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| Point-to-Point racing is a form of amateur horseracing over fences
for hunting horses. In Ireland many of the horses will appear in these races before they compete in National Hunt races either in Ireland or in the UK. In contrast in England and Wales horses
running in point to points are more likely to be at the end of their national hunt careers. The Irish point to point is used as a nursery for future young stars: a horse that wins its debut
point to point in Ireland will often sell for a lot of money.
Horses running in Point to Points must be thoroughbreds, save in the case of hunt members races and certain other club members races (e.g. Pegasus club members race). The horses have to obtain a certificate from a Master of Foxhounds stating that they have hunted for at least 4 days in the season before racing starts in January. In addition the jockey must obtain a certificate from the hunt secretary.
Point to point regulations in the UK and Ireland require all races to be run over 3 miles, but there are exceptions. Certain important races are run over longer distances, e.g. the Lady Dudley Cup (3 miles 2 furlongs) and the Heythrop men's open (4 miles). Maiden races for young horses (aged 4 to 7) can be run over 2 miles 4 furlongs. A three mile race is almost invariably 2 circuits of a typical point to point course although there are one or two exceptions (e.g. Larkhill in Wiltshire). Every course must have a minimum number of fences and at least 2 fences must have ditches.
Point to point regulations in England prevent licence holders training under rules from training pointers. However there are so many exceptions to this rule that it is almost without any effect at all. Horses that are eligible to run in points are also eligible to run in hunter chases, i.e. races run under rules over regulation fences open only to horses with a current hunter certificate.
Point to Point Racing in and around the Cotswolds
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The fences are made of birch and are approx 4 foot 6 inches high.| Date | Fixture | Course | First Race |
| Sunday 28th February 2010 | Albrighton | Chaddesley Corbett | 12-30 |
| Saturday 6th March 2010 | Duke of Beaufort | Didmarton | 12-30 |
| Saturday 20th March 2010 | Vale of White Horse | Siddington | 1-00 |
| Sunday 21st March 2010 | Bicester With Whaddon Chase | Whitfield | 12-30 |
| Sunday 28th March 2010 | Ledbury | Maisemore Park | 12-30 |
| Monday 5th April 2010 | North Cotswold | Paxford | 1-00 |
| Tuesday 6th April 2010 | Croome and W.W. | Upton-upon-Severn | 2-00 |
| Sunday 11th April 2010 | Cotswold | Andoversford | 2-00 |
| Saturday 17th April 2010 | Worcestershire | Chaddesley Corbett | 2-00 |
| Sunday 18th April 2010 | Cotswold Vale | Andoversford | 2-30 |
| Saturday 24th April 2010 | Berkeley | Woodford | 2-00 |
| Monday 3rd May 2010 | North Ledbury | Maisemore Park | 2-00 |
| Sunday 9th May 2010 | Wheatland | Chaddesley Corbett | 1-30 |
| Sunday 23rd May 2010 | Clifton-on-Teme | Upper Sapey | 2-00 |
| Monday 31st May 2010 | Albrighton Woodland | Chaddesley Corbett | 2-00 |
Useful websites
South Midland Point to Point - www.southmidlandp2p.co.uk/fixtures-sm.html
Pointing West Midlands - www.pointingwm.co.uk
| Horse Racing Courses in and around the Cotswolds | ||
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