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Point-to-Point Pony Racing Update. 20.1.22
The “Careers in Racing” Planner will be out shortly but to see what’s on from now until the end of February please click here. We also have the At a Glance , which shows you the spread of races throughout the season and where all the different types are going to be run. The five race types are:
-Maiden Race
-Novice Rider Race
-Intermediate Race
-Open Race
-Conditions Race
By clicking here you can see the conditions for each of them which when you enter you must be able to meet.
We have sadly lost the following fixtures over the past week:
-Vine & Craven (Barbury Castle)
-The United Pack (Brampton Bryan)
However, we still have a good number and spread of 51 fixtures which you can see by clicking here.
ENTRIES CLOSING:
CAMBRIDGESHIRE WITH ENFIELD CHACE – SUNDAY, 23RD JANUARY at 8pm
-138cms & under OPEN Race
-148cms & under OPEN Race
ALL entries MUST be done online and late entries won’t be accepted.
The safety factor for both is 10 and one race may divide if sufficient entries are received.
Should a ballot need to be carried priority given in the following order to:
1) First time Riders
2) Those riders who have had the least number of runs
3) Those closest to the venue as per their PRA membership registered post code
up to a maximum of 10 with three reserves being advertised following the deadline
Please remember all the paperwork relevant to the PRA member and the pony MUST be registered and approved by 12 noon on Friday, 21st January.
We’d love to see / be able to share your memories of your days racing so please send your photos to Lucy Felton via WhatsApp on 07771 518258.
Heythrop PtP Pony Races – Sunday 23rd January 2022
Entries close SUNDAY, 16TH JANUARY at 8pm.
Entries received as of 13.1.21:
138cms & under OPEN Race – 13 entries
148cms & under OPEN Race – 8 entries
Please note, the race that receives the most entries will be divided as we have permission to run 3 Pony Races on the day.
Should a ballot be required at this fixture (if more than 10 entries per race are received), which in this instance is very likely, those CLOSEST to the venue as per their PRA membership registered post code will be given PRIORITY up to a maximum of 10 entries with three reserves being advertised following the deadline.
FOLLOWING THIS FIXTURE, for the remainder of the season, should a ballot be required, priority with be given in the following order:
1) First time Riders
2) Those riders who have had the least number of runs
3) Those closest to the venue as per their PRA membership registered post code.
Each race allows up to a maximum of 10 entries with three reserves being advertised following the deadline.
The CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND ENFIELD CHACE fixture on Saturday 29th January is also open for entries as of today.
Should there be too many entries, the race that receives the most entries will be divided and the balloting procedures will be as stated above.
Click here for the confirmed 2022 Point-to-Point Pony Racing Fixture List.
You can also view the online version of the Point-to-Point Pony Racing Planner, covering the first 7 fixtures from 23rd January to 27th February including the dates entries for fixtures open. The Planner for the rest of the season is in print and will be sent out later in the month.
Any questions, you can get in touch here.
The 2021 PRA Awards
All PRA Members are invited to the 2021 PRA End of Season Lunch and Awards at Newbury Racecourse on 28th November.
We will celebrate both the Point-to-Point and Racecourse Pony Racing Series and will present awards for the 2021 Racecourse Series. This is a chance for the pony racing community to come together and celebrate being back pony racing after a year off!
Please book your tickets now. Bookings will close on Monday 15th November.
PRA Members are free to attend but please purchase tickets for those accompanying them here. Numbers are limited.
The Finalised Point-to-Point Pony Racing Fixture List for 2022
View it here.
Qualifying to race this season…
Due to hunting and many Pony Club activities drawing to a halt under COVID, we know that many are now struggling their pony and jockey to race.
Please get in touch with your area, postcode, name and jockey/pony details here if this is so or if you have any questions about qualifying.
We are trying to ensure that all children can qualify to race and will put on Training Days where we can, within Government Guidelines.
Updated 2021 Point-to-Point Pony Racing Season Fixture List – 12.11.2020.
Please click on the link below to download the Updated Fixture List for the 2021 Point-to-Point Pony Racing Season. Dates correct as of 12.11.2020.
Summary of the 2020 Point-to-Point Pony Racing Season
• 69 (69) Hunts / Clubs applied to stage Pony Racing at their 2020 PtP Fixture this season but only 11 (67) PtP Pony Racing Fixtures took place. 5 (2) Fixtures were lost to waterlogging and 1 Fixture was lost to a situation that arose on the day of the meeting prior to racing starting.
• The Heythrop Hunt had the most entries with 30 followed closely by the Duke of Beaufort (29), the Duke of Buccleuch (28 (new for 2020)) and the Dart Vale & Haldon Harriers (27).
• The races with the most runners were the Duke of Buccleuch and the Duke of Beaufort who both had 27 Runners each at their fixtures.
• 3 Novice Rider races were run out of the 24 that were due to run. They were extremely well supported and resulted in a total of 25 runners.
• New for 2020 was the Intermediate race of which only 1 of the 5 due to run took place but had 8 entries resulting in 7 runners.
• 110 children took part in a race at one of the 11 fixtures which ran from the 26th January through to the 15th March.
ANNUAL MEETING
The Point-to-Point Pony Racing Committee’s Annual Meeting was held on 24th April. Areas were represented by the following:
North – Lesley Walby
North West – Ruth Hurley
Midlands – Anna Saunders
Welsh Borders – Pauline Duggan
East Anglia – Gill Duffield South Midlands – Shona Supple]
West Midlands – Emma Davies
West Wales – Sophie Toy
South Wales – Beth Williams Wessex – George & Debbie Beilby
Devon & Cornwall – Kelvin Heard
Sandhurst – Christina Dunlop
South East – Helen Sarchet
Point-to-point pony racing Championship Riders named for 2016
2016 138cm RaceTech Championship rider – Molly Landau
With 110 points, with 5 wins, 6 second places, 3 thirds and a fourth. Molly rode two ponies – Molly VIII and Becca Walk O’The Wildside. Molly loves any sport especially hockey and athletics, she goes to Kings Hall, Taunton and hunts regularly with the Tauton Vale for which her father, Guy is the huntsman. She also enjoys all the usual activities associated with the Pony Club. Mum, Emma has to be highly commended as she has driven Molly nearly the length and breadth of the country to pony race!
The 2016 148cms RaceTech Championship rider – Connor Brace
Winner for the second year running, with 101 points, with 8 wins and 3 second places. Connor rode two ponies – Don’t Tell Dai and Peateaoh. Connor, 15, is the grandson of leading point-to-point owner/trainer David Brace OBE. He is very much an integral part of the team at Dunraven Stud and rides work and schools the racehorses at every opportunity. He enjoyed his first ride on Clonshire Marshmallow just over 5 years ago and has since partnered approximately 40 winners, primarily on Peateaoh, Molly and Don’t Tell Dai. A very keen all-round rider, Connor has ridden out for leading trainers such as Richard Hannon jnr and Nigel Twiston-Davies. Connor has obtained a licence to ride under Arab racing rules and is greatly looking forward to starting his point-to-point career as soon as he passes his 16th birthday.
Both Molly and Connor intend to carry on riding in pony races next season.
Pony Racing Graduate – Harry Myddleton
Under the RaceTech sponsorship we have made funds available to the child who scores the highest number of points and who is eligible to ride in point-to-point races the following season, to use as sponsorship funds via the Riders Sponsorship Scheme (RSS) run by the PPA for those riding in points.
Harry Myddleton was this season’s winner and already has a point-to-pointer in getting fit to go racing this season. Regular updates will be posted throughout the season as to his progress on the PtP Pony Racing Facebook page and the PRA updates.
Garthorpe host to 2016 point-to-point pony racing Championship Finals
Forty jockeys and their ponies arrived at Garthorpe Racecourse on 4 June 2016 to take part in a Championship fixture boasting six point-to-point pony finals races, the culmination of this year’s season and a fantastic achievement for all riders.
Hosted by the Meynell & South Staffordshire Hunt, the Championship finals were sponsored by broadcast services company RaceTech Media Ltd, which has provided major sponsorship for point-to-point pony racing across all 79 fixtures this year. There were opportunities also for novice riders to compete in two height categories of finals thanks to sponsorship from Treehouse Sporting Colours, which supported a 14-race novice riders race series in 2016.
Lucy Tucker, director of the PRA, said: “Well done to everyone who supported the 2016 point-to-point pony racing championships – a great day made truly fun by everyone coming along and joining in. ”
Open Championship Final winners were Camilla Broster on Fair N Square (138cm & under) and Alfie Godfrey riding Calypso (148cm & under). In the Conditions Race Final, the 138cm & under race was won by Boris Ball on Willow the Wisp, and the 148cm & under by Toby Ball on Little Wynne. In the Treehouse Sporting Colours Novice Riders Race Final, Tara Stockwell on Ninfield Millionaire’s Delight took the 138cm & under title, with Sophie Manners on Derwent Dream Dancer winning the 148cm & under category.
Top of the leader boards in the RaceTech Point-to-Point Pony Racing Championships – accumulating points from races throughout the 2016 season – are Molly Landau (117 points, 138cm & under) and Connor Brace (101 points, 148cm & under).
An award ceremony will take place later this year to recognise the achievements and commitment of many of these young jockeys, including bursary and training awards to support their future aspirations in horse racing.
Photo credit: www.nicomorgan.com
2016 POINT-TO-POINT PONY RACING CHAMPIONSHIPS at Garthorpe Racecourse Saturday 4 June 2016 by kind permission of the Meynell & South Staffordshire Hunt
138cms & Under Treehouse Sporting Colours Novice Riders Race Final
1. Ninfield Millionaire’s Delight – Tara Stockwell
2. Taffy Lou – Sam Brown
3. Bathleyhills Sunlight – Millie Parrington
4. Mouse – Olivia Tubb
5. Wharley Gamecock – James Turner
6. Zebedee – William Jones
6 ran
148cms & Under Treehouse Sporting Colours Novice Riders Race Final
1. Derwent Dream Dancer – Sophie Manners
2. Gulliver IV – Charlotte Butler
3. Basford April Rose – Angus Villiers
4. Millie Butterfly – Robbie Ashe
5. Haunted Heights – Alec Voikhansky
6. Exquisite Midget – Ellie Vaughan
7. Tweasel Whiskers – Rosie Tompkins
8. Count On Me – Molly Roberts
8 ran
138cms & under CONDITIONS Race Final
1. Willow the Wisp – Boris Ball
2. Glin Road – Ger Supple
3. Renaissance III – Henry Main
4. Deehaven Chipmunk – Ivor Herbert
5. Charlie – Ted Featherstone
6. Becca Walk O’The Wildside – Molly Landau
7. Jazz – James Caldwell
8. Balfour Hill Song – Jamie Spencer
9. Coveham Generation – Violet Barton
9 ran
148cms & under CONDITIONS Race Final
1. Little Bull – Toby Wynne
2. The Mumbler – Milo Herbert
3. Little Lucky Lass – Tess Murphy
4. Prince of Thieves – Rose Curtis
5. Rubyroo – Roy Day
6. Quarter Inch – Luke Scott
F All Of My Dreams – Amy Furneaux
F Sextant – Tristan Durrell
8 ran
138cms & under OPEN Championship Final
1. Fair N Square – Camilla Broster
2. Nook Class Act – Minty Bloss
3. Little Anne – Charlie Todd
4. Ninfield Millionaire’s Splendour – Elliot Stockwell
5. Gazza Cruiser – Poppy Scott
5 ran
148cms & under OPEN Championship Final
1. Calypso – Alfie Godfrey
2. Judge Fox – Archie Frank
3. Bongo Bay – Owen Lewis
4. Tiny Dancer – Paddy Barlow
5. Pick Pocket – Nia Kerslake
6. Doppio Movimento – Nick Barratt Atkin
6 ran
THE FINAL RACETECH POINT-TO-POINT PONY RACING RIDER CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS FOR 2016 ARE:
THE 2016 138CMS & UNDER RACETECH CHAMPION RIDER:
MOLLY LANDAU with 117 points
2nd place – DANIEL ELLIS with 99 points
3rd place – CAMILLA BROSTER with 92 points
THE 2016 148CMS & UNDER RACETECH CHAMPION RIDER:
CONNOR BRACE with 101 points
2nd place – TAMBY WELCH with 79 points
3rd place – COSMO BALL with 78 points
Those who scored 20 points or more during the season competing in 138cms races are:
Charlie Todd – 86
Minty Bloss – 79
Will Featherstone – 59
Benjamin Bromley – 58
Freddie Gingell – 57
Fergus Gillard – 54
Boris Ball – 53
Olive Nicholls – 51
Alfie Godfrey, Poppy Scott – 49
Ger Supple – 48
Benoit de la Sayette, Tyler Heard – 46
Megan Bevan – 43
Elliot Stockwell – 42
Zara Brooks – 41
Owen Lewis, Kelsie Beilby – 40
Chad Bament – 35
Sarah Evans – 34
Elena Nikou, Joshua Brown – 32
Emma Buckle – 31
Lily Llewellyn – 27
Emma d’Angibau – 25
Jamie Spencer, Ted Featherstone – 24
Ivor Herbert, William Bevan – 22
Anna Bailey, Elliot England, Sophie Smith, Tara Stockwell – 20
Those who scored 20 points or more during the season competing in 148cms races are:
Ben Godfrey – 69
Albi Tufnell – 67
Archie Frank – 61
Joe Bradnam – 58
Alfie Godfrey – 57
Fergus Gillard – 55
William Humphrey – 54
Nick Barratt-Atkin – 53
Angus Villers, Tyler Heard – 52
Charlie Sprake, Paddy Barlow – 42
James Armstrong – 37
Benoit de la Sayette, Jack Tudor – 35
Ella McCain, Roy Day – 32
Nia Kerslake – 30
Harry Myddleton, Violet Barton, William Curtis – 29
Alana Taylor, Becky Wilkins, Owen Lewis – 28
Hamish Clarke – 26
Luca Morgan, Taylor Fisher – 25
Arron Butterfield, Brad Kent, Bruce Young – 24
Alicia Kemppainen, Robbie Ashe – 23
Charlie Todd, Charlotte Butler, George Daly – 22
Harvey Carrington – 21
Ellie Vaughan, Milo Herbert, Noah Brazg Carrell, Oakley Brown,
Sophie Manners, Toby Wynne – 20
