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Point-to-point
Jump straight to the latest point-to-point news and opinion
The sport of point-to-point is amateur horseracing over fences with registered thoroughbreds.
Point-to-pointing is intrinsically linked to hunting. Point-to-point horses must have hunted for at least four days in order to take part, while riders have to be certified by the Point-to-Point Authority in order to take part. Horses that are not full thoroughbred can take part in members’ races at point-to-point meetings.
The point-to-point season typically runs from late November until mid June. Each meeting can host up to seven races, which are around 3miles in length.
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Horse injected in stables at Cheltenham Festival: pair banned for three years
‘The real vice of what they did here was the deliberate breach of race day administration rules, combined with the welfare risks they took’
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Brave jockeys bare all for charity calendar
The calendar, which is described as “classy with a touch of humour”, is in aid of the Injured Jockeys Fund
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Point-to-points saved after high-speed railway forces racecourse closure
The new venue will host the three fixtures formerly held at Whitfield racecourse, which is unable to host future point-to-points due to High Speed 2 (HS2)
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Darren Edwards: roll on November *H&H VIP*
Darren Edwards rounds up the final stages of the season, as this year’s titles are awarded
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David Simpson: Engaging with a new audience *H&H VIP*
Horse & Hound's point-to-point columnist relishes persuading some National Hunt diehards to attend a fixture
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Pauline Harkin: Where are the stats? *H&H VIP*
Horse & Hound's point-to-point columnist rues the lack of statistics available to breeders
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Darren Edwards: Bumpers offer a boost *H&H VIP*
Horse & Hound's point-to-point columnist embraces the rise of the bumper, despite its departure from the sport’s roots
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David Simpson: Opening up the sport *H&H VIP*
Horse & Hound's point-to-point columnist applauds two bold new initiatives up for endorsement
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Pauline Harkin: Playing mind games *H&H VIP*
Horse & Hound's point-to-point columnist on dealing with ‘sulky robots’ and quirky horses
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Darren Edwards: It’s time to do a rain dance *H&H VIP*
Horse & Hound's point-to-point columnist on why many are praying for rain
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Five winners in one day for leading lady rider
Gina Andrews told H&H she is "on top of the world" after riding five winners in one day in front of a home crowd
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David Simpson: I’m an e-ticket convert *H&H VIP*
Horse & Hound's point-to-point columnist discovers the joys of the much debated e-ticket
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Pauline Harkin: Horses that 'run better fresh' ring alarm bells *H&H VIP*
Horse & Hound's point-to-point columnist on adequate resting times between races
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Darren Edwards: All eyes on Aintree *H&H VIP*
Horse & Hound's point-to-point columnist explains why the Fox Hunters' is the one to win
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‘He died competing in a sport he loved’: point-to-point jockey dies after fall
The rider sustained serious head injuries in the fall
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David Simpson: Foxhunter: pro or no? *H&H VIP*
Horse & Hound's point-to-point columnist on the race that divides opinion
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Pauline Harkin: jockeys need to learn how to ride a finish from the start line *H&H VIP*
Horse & Hound's point-to-point columnist shares her advice for a novice's first ride
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Darren Edwards: Life’s too short *H&H VIP*
Horse & Hound's point-to-point columnist on injuries and why life is too short not to do what you enjoy
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David Simpson: We need better communication *H&H VIP*
Horse & Hound's point-to-point columnist discusses the need for better communication
