The Cottesmore Point-to-Point, Garthorpe, 23rd February 2020

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Entry Fees

Horse Races (Starting at 12pm)

• The Midlands Area CONFINED Race, 12st

  For the JOHN MITCHELL SPENCER TROPHY for the first Cottesmore Horse past the post ridden by the Owner or a member of the Owner’s family.
  1st £140, 2nd £70, 3rd £50, 4th £40. Total Prize Fund £300.
  For horses with a current registered Hunters Certificate issued by the Cottesmore or any of the following Hunts; Atherstone, Belvoir, Brocklesby, Burton, Cambridge University Draghounds, Fernie, Fitzwilliam, Meynell, Oakley, Pytchley, Quorn, South Notts, South Wold, Warwickshire, Woodland Pytchley.
  For each win on or since 1st October 2018 in a Steeplechase or Hurdle race under the Rules of any recognised Racing Authority (Point-to-Points excepted) to carry 7lb extra, for each win in a Mens, Ladies or Mixed Open Point-to-Point in this period to carry 5lb extra, and for each win in a Conditions, Club or Confined race in this period to carry 3lb extra. Maximum penalty to be carried is 10lb. Penalties are cumulative.
  Sponsored by Frank Hutchinson Horse Transport and Ian Bell

• The Novice Rider CONDITIONS Race, 2m about 4f, 12st

  The riders of the first three past the post will score points for the Harley Racing National Novices Riders Championship.
  For a CHALLENGE CUP, and Mementoes to the winning Owner.
  1st £140 2nd £70, 3rd £50 4th £40. Total Prize Fund £300.
  For horses which on or since 1st October 2019 have not won any race under the Rules of any recognised Racing Authority (Point-to-Points excepted); for riders who, up to and including 16th November 2019, have won not more than five races under the Rules of any recognised Racing Authority (Point-to-Points included); to be run over approximately two-and-a-half miles.
  For each win on or since 1st October 2018 in a Steeplechase or Hurdle race under the Rules of any recognised Racing Authority (Point-to-Points excepted) to carry 7lb extra, for each win in a Mens, Ladies or Mixed Open Point-to- Point in this period to carry 5lb extra, and for each win in a Conditions, Club or Confined race in this period to carry 3lb extra. Maximum penalty to be carried is 10lb. Penalties are cumulative
  Sponsored by Witham Hall School

• The MIXED OPEN Race, 11st7lb

  The first two past the post will qualify for the Mixed Open Final, Cheltenham, Friday 1st May, and the Skinner’s Ladies Open Final, Stratford-on-Avon, Friday 29th May.
  For the R.M. BOURNE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP, and Mementoes to the winning Owner and Rider.
  1st £200, 2nd £100, 3rd £60, 4th £40. Total Prize Fund £400.
  Riders who, prior to the Thursday before the date of this Point-to-Point Steeple Chase, have not ridden more than 5 winners under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority, Point-to-Point Steeple Chases or Arabian Horse Races 5lb.
  For a win on or since 1st October 2019 in an eligible Steeplechase or Hurdle race under the Rules of any recognised Racing Authority (Point-to-Points excepted), or in a Mens, Ladies or Mixed Open Point-to-Point, 3lb extra; for two such wins 5lb; for three or more such wins 7lb; maximum penalty to be carried is 7lb.
  Sponsored by Saffery Champness

• The Jockey Club & Retraining of Racehorses Veteran Horse CONDITIONS Race, 12st

  The first four horses past the post will be eligible for the £1000 Jockey Club & Retraining of Racehorses Veteran Horse Series Final at the Melton Hunt Club Point-to-Point at Garthorpe on Sunday 10th May. The Final is exempt from the regulation allowing only three Conditions’ race wins.
  For the YOUNG SPARTACUS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP, and Mementoes to the winning Owner and Rider.
  1st £275, 2nd £175, 3rd £100, 4th £50. Total Prize Fund £600.
  For horses aged ten years and over, which on or since 1st October 2018 have not won any race under the Rules of any recognised Racing Authority (Hunter Chases and Point-to-Points excepted).
  For each win on or since 1st October 2018 in a Hunter Chase or Mens, Ladies or Mixed Open Point-to-Point, 5lb extra, for each win on or since 1st October 2019 in an Intermediate, Confined, Conditions, or Club Association, Service or Society Point-to-Point race (Maiden and Restricted races excepted) to carry 3lb extra. Maximum penalty to be carried is 10lb. Penalties are cumulative
  Sponsored by The Jockey Club and Retraining of Racehorses

• The INTERMEDIATE Race, 12st

  The first three horses past the post, with the exception of four-year-olds, are eligible for the Intermediate Final, Cheltenham, Friday 1st May.
  For the LADY TATE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP, and Mementoes to the winning Owner and Rider.
  1st £200, 2nd £100, 3rd £60, 4th £40. Total Prize Fund £400.
  A Winner on or since 1st October 2018 of a Confined, Conditions, or Club Association, Service or Society Point-to- Point race (Maiden and Restricted races excepted) to carry 5lb extra for each such win. Maximum penalty to be carried is 10lb. Penalties are cumulative
  Kindly sponsored by Dickinson & Morris

• The RESTRICTED Race, 12st

  The first two past the post will qualify for the Restricted Point-to-Point Novices’ Hunters’ Steeplechase, Stratford-on-Avon, Friday 29th May.
  For the GUY FENWICK PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP, and Mementoes to the winning Owner and Rider.
  1st £140 2nd £70 3rd £50 4th £40. Total Prize Fund £300.
  Kindly sponsored by

• The Open MAIDEN Race, 12st

  For the PARTRIDGE PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP, and Mementoes to the winning Owner and Rider.
  1st £140 2nd £70, 3rd £50, 4th £40. Total Prize Fund £300.
  Sponsored by Stamford Garden Centre & Cafe

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