The Midlands Area Point-to-point season got under way in fine style at Revesby on Saturday where 51 runners contested six races, and there were doubles for Midlands trainers Kelly Morgan and Dale Peters, the latter riding both of his winners. It was testament to the organising committee at Revesby that the ground was officially recorded […]
Notes on Schooling Races/SchoolingTrials
Garthorpe has just run a couple of very successful schooling races/trials at the end of the race day, and more may appear at future fixtures in the area.
The Point-to-Point Authority treats Schooling Trials according to PPAGI 1- Race Framing Appendices 6 and 7. In effect they are like Charity races/Hunt scurries, which need clearance from Inspectors and PPA, but with a few extra requirements.
Some rule which will apply from now on:
- These are not races – there will be no gambling, judges, commentary or results.
- The Senior Steward must be informed and agree to them running – they are responsible on the day.
- Number cloths need to be issued so officials can recognise who has fallen etc.
- Riders cannot remount if they come off – its like a normal p2p race.
- For those same reasons fence attendants have to remain in place.
- The Safety Factor should be held at 2 below Maiden maximum and it must start at a wide fence.
- Vets and doctors etc need to be in place.
- If you are a multi-fixture course, consider providing fresh ground so if runners stop jumping the fences they generally still stay on the course.
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