http://www.pointtopoint.co.uk/do/ecco/view?listid=1&listcatid= en-us (c) Weatherbys http://www.pointtopoint.co.uk/go/news/v_pendleton_2015.html This is the time of year when Point-to-Point followers begin to charge their batteries in readiness for the season ahead, but there can be few who will be looking forward with as much enthusiasm as the former cycling world champion and Olympic gold medallist Victoria Pendleton. Carolyn Tanner Fri, 20 Nov 2015 09:40:00 GMT http://www.pointtopoint.co.uk/go/news/online_cott_bfl.html The first meetings of the season are the Black Forest Club at Black Forest Lodge and the Cambridge University United Hunts Club at Cottenham (both on Sunday 29th November). Both will be available to enter online from the evening of Friday 20th November - after the first Hunter Certificate deadline has passed and all new Hunter Certs have been logged and processed. Thu, 19 Nov 2015 12:59:00 GMT http://www.pointtopoint.co.uk/go/news/planner_2016_backfromprint.html The Point-to-Point & Hunter Chase Planner 2016 has returned from the printer! Fri, 13 Nov 2015 10:52:00 GMT http://www.pointtopoint.co.uk/go/news/national_dinner_auction_2015.html Ed Barrett, severely injured in a Point-to-Point fall in April, has spoken of his gratitude to fund raisers ahead of an Injured Jockeys Fund auction at Saturday's National Point-to-Point Awards Dinner (November 14), compered by Luke Harvey. Carl Evans Thu, 12 Nov 2015 11:31:11 GMT http://www.pointtopoint.co.uk/go/news/PPA_sponsors_2016.html The future looks bright for British Point-to-Pointing, with the backing of seven national sponsors for the 2015/16 season - which opens on Sunday, November 29 - and star horses and riders raising awareness of the sport. Fri, 06 Nov 2015 09:42:06 GMT http://www.pointtopoint.co.uk/go/news/new_course_2016.html A popular Point-to-Point which stalled after losing its course has now got off to a racing start with the announcement that it has a new venue, at Askham Bryan College near York. Judy Thompson Fri, 30 Oct 2015 16:45:20 GMT http://www.pointtopoint.co.uk/go/news/planner_update_2016.html We are currently going through the final checks before pressing print on The Planner; due to be published in early November. In the meantime you can find all the conditions for the early season fixtures by CLICKING HERE . Don't forget you can order the planner via the Weatherbys Shop by CLICKING HERE or by calling the order line on 01933 304792 (mon-fri, 9am-5pm). Wed, 21 Oct 2015 16:37:00 GMT http://www.pointtopoint.co.uk/go/news/hunter_cert_2016.html The Hunter Certificate for the 2015/16 season is now available. Please click here to download your copy. Tue, 20 Oct 2015 17:03:08 GMT http://www.pointtopoint.co.uk/go/news/james_tudor_retire_2015.html James Tudor, one of Point-to-Pointing's all-time outstanding riders, has hung up his boots. "I've been very lucky, and I've had a lot of fun," he said, "but now I'm not working with horses I don't feel I've still got the drive to commit to getting myself fit enough, and I don't want to do half a job - it wouldn't be fair on the owners I ride for." Carolyn Tanner Tue, 20 Oct 2015 10:32:00 GMT http://www.pointtopoint.co.uk/go/news/product_brochure_2016.html The Point-to-Point Racing Company Season Essentials product brochure is back from the printers and is in the process of being sent out! Thu, 15 Oct 2015 17:00:00 GMT http://www.pointtopoint.co.uk/go/news/brian_armstrong.html A commital of Brian Armstrong's ashes will take place in the churchyard in their local village of Penselwood near Wincanton at 2.30pm on Thursday 29th October - postcode is BA9 8LS. A formal church service will not take place. Anyone who wishes to is welcome to attend; food will be served afterwards at 3pm at the Hunters Lodge just off the A303 near Wincanton, postcode BA9 8LD. Thu, 15 Oct 2015 08:22:15 GMT http://www.pointtopoint.co.uk/go/news/RQC_news_2015.html The Rider Qualification Certificate for the 2015/16 season is now available online. Please click here to download your copy. Fri, 09 Oct 2015 10:57:21 GMT http://www.pointtopoint.co.uk/go/news/racing_colours_auction_2015.html A set of plain silver racing colours (Lot 176), complete with a tassel on the cap, will go under the hammer at Sotheby's in London on Monday, 26th October. The sought after colours are estimated to make around 35,000, but history suggests this could easily be surpassed after a plain pink set was sold for 60,000 in 2000, and a lime green set for the same amount in 2004. Fri, 09 Oct 2015 10:56:00 GMT http://www.pointtopoint.co.uk/go/news/brian_armstrong_memorial_race.html Following the sad news of the death of Brian Armstrong, stalwart of Point-to-Point reporting in the West Country and ardent supporter of the sport, commentator Nick Child has organised a Memorial Mixed Open race to be staged at the Minehead Harriers & West Somerset fixture at Holnicote on May 7th. Wed, 07 Oct 2015 11:51:37 GMT http://www.pointtopoint.co.uk/go/news/ppa_newsletter_sept_2015.html The latest PPA E-Newsletter includes: important information regarding skull cap and body protector standards for the upcoming season; news on two new team members at the Point-to-Point Authority; as well as information on the key amendments to Point-to-Point regulations for the 2015/16 season. Click here to read more . Tue, 29 Sep 2015 10:20:00 GMT http://www.pointtopoint.co.uk/go/news/midlands_awards_review_2015.html Long-serving Point-to-Point videographers David and Barbara Jones were presented with the Mark Ashton Lifetime Achievement Award for outstanding contribution to Midlands area Point-to-Point racing at the region's annual awards evening at Shearsby Bath on 26th September. Nico Morgan Mon, 28 Sep 2015 09:17:10 GMT