by Emma Forman Record crowds flocked to Brocklesby Park on Saturday to witness the annual point- to- point races run on ground officially described as “good, good to soft in places”. From 92 entries 46 runners contested the 7-race card with highlights including a scintillating performance from Music Drive in the feature race, a double […]
David Simpson to join Tattersalls Ireland as BIDPOINT Representative

Tattersalls Ireland has announced the appointment of David Simpson, formerly of AGA, as BIDPOINT Representative for the remainder of the Point-to-Point season.
Commenting on the appointment, Richard Pugh, Director of Horses in Training at Tattersalls Ireland said;
“Since its launch in March 2015, Tattersalls Ireland BIDPOINT has made great strides in offering an alternative way for people to buy an Irish Point-to-Pointer. We are committed to the growth of BIDPOINT and David is the perfect person to further develop the awareness of this unique bidding platform. David has established a vast audience in the UK Point-to-Point field and along with his comprehensive network, we believe he will raise the profile of BIDPOINT across the UK.”
David Simpson commented;
“I am delighted to be joining Tattersalls Ireland as BIDPOINT Representative in the UK. I am very passionate about UK Point-to-Pointing and I am eager to promote BIDPOINT to its fraternity, champion the weekly catalogue of horses eligible for sale and highlight the ease of use of this innovative bidding platform.”
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by Emma Forman One of the spring highlights of the Lincolnshire sporting and social calendar is due to take place on Saturday when the annual Brocklesby races will be held at Brocklesby Park by kind permission of the Earl and Countess of Yarborough. 92 entries have been taken for the 7-race card starting at 12 […]
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