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 […]
Pony Racing Rallies start
Yesterday an intrepid group of potential pony racers descended on the Bealbys' yard at North Lodge for a taster session. Thomas Messenger and Antonia Bealby were on hand to teach the children how to do everything properly both on and off their ponies.
There was a brief equiciser session during which riders learned how to "bridge" reins and maintain a correct riding position and balance in the saddle, then everybody mounted up and headed off to the circular gallop to put the training into action.
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The Midlands Point-to-point season comes under orders this weekend as the South Wold welcomes us to Revesby Park in Lincolnshire (PE22 7NB) for a six-race meeting which includes a point-to-point flat race. 71 horses are entered for this meeting. As we emerge from the cold we must thank the team at Revesby for their incredible […]
The annual awards lunch took place on Sunday 22nd of September at Dingley racecourse in their Charlie Wilson room The lunch was a sell out event and PPA Chair Caroline Bailey was on hand to present the awards. It was fantastic to see so many supporters of Point to Pointing in the Midlands. The winners […]
The British Horseracing Authority have now confirmed the point-to-point fixtures for next season. Within the Midlands area they are as follows: South Wold (Revesby Races) - Saturday 18th January. Melton Hunt Club (Garthorpe) - Sunday 2nd February. Brocklesby (Brocklesby Park) - Saturday 8th February. Cottesmore (Garthorpe) - Sunday 23rd February. Pytchley with Woodland (1) (Guilsborough) - Sunday […]
Midlands Pointing are very sorry to hear of the passing of Milson Robinson, stalwart supporter of point-to-point racing. Funeral details to follow.