Clerk of the Course Charles Millington and his team at Dingley are hard at work during another week week of beautiful dry weather, preparing a great racing track for the Fernie meeting, on Sunday 4th of May. The hard work they put in for the Pytchley with Woodland meeting paid off with good entry numbers […]
The AGA Man to serve final course
Following a strategic review of the AGA business, there are some commercial changes planned, as well as some changes to the workforce. Unfortunately, one of the commercial changes will see AGA cease their involvement in Point-to-Point" target="_blank">Point-to-Point horse racing, and the current season (2015/16) will be the final one for AGA as a national Point-to-Point sponsor.
A further change will see the face of the AGA sponsorship for the past six seasons - David Simpson, universally known as ‘the AGA man’ - leave his role with AGA Rangemaster on 5th February, although he will be undertaking some consultancy work for AGA so will continue to represent them as ‘the AGA man’ at fixtures in their current series (there are 14 remaining). David has decided that the time is right to move on and he will be specializing in PR, marketing and events, he will also continue to attend fixtures as an owner and a passionate Point-to-Point enthusiast.
David said “I have thoroughly enjoyed being the AGA man, my involvement with Point-to-Point horse racing has quite literally changed my life (for the better), and pointing has gained an Ambassador for life. The AGA sponsorship was never going to last forever; however, we have forged a great working relationship with the Point-to-Point Authority, and I hope that AGA will return to the sport in future years. I am also incredibly proud of the huge positive impact that AGA has had on this wonderful sport, pointing is in good nick and will continue to go from strength to strength”.
Clare Hazell, Chief Executive of the Point-to-Point Authority said “The PPA would like to thank David Simpson for his passionate support of Pointing over the years through AGA’s National Sponsorship. He has orchestrated so much inventive promotion that has underpinned our strong partnership with AGA, and played a key role in raising the profile of the sport, in particular our Lady Riders. David is one of Pointing's greatest fans and we wish him all the very best for the future, both in his career and as an owner.”
Recent Posts
The Quorn Point-to-Point 2025 - Report
The last few weeks may have been welcomed by many who were keen to see the mud dry up and their gardens spring into life but they have put a lot of pressure on racecourses across the country
The Quorn Point-to-Point 2025 - Preview
Garthorpe Racecourse is on the B676, East of Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire (LE14 2RS), and there are 67 horses entered for the six-race Quorn Point-to-point at Garthorpe on Saturday 26th April 2025. Some horses will be entered at other meetings over the same weekend, so the usual caveat that not all these horses will run […]
Pytchley with Woodland at Dingley - Report
[Photos of this meeting are available online - Nico Morgan] Archie Wright summed up the thought of many when he was interviewed after winning the Restricted race and said, "The Clerk of the Course has done the most incredible job. With the weather we have had, to produce that ground is quite awesome." The Pytchley […]
Changes to Quorn Fixture - 26th April
A new 6th Race has been added to the Quorn meeting with Entries closing on Monday at Noon. 2mile 4 furlong - Conditions Race for horses age 8 years+ (level 3 conditions) - see the fixture page on our website for more information and conditions. The track was aerated and decompacted today and irrigation commences […]
Supporters
A small random selection of the many generous companies who support Midlands point-to-point racing.
View all sponsors
View all sponsors
