The course has wintered well, with excellent grass covering, showing the benefits of spiking and mowing through out the summer months. All the portable fences have been placed and sited on the course for three weeks, and have settled well. As usual, we have renewed 2 fences as per annum, and those being the uphill […]
Live music at the Quorn Point to Point
There will be live music straight after racing at the Quorn Hunt Meeting on Saturday April 25th. The Irish, Folk, and Pop music band Growling at the Badger will be playing. Book a taxi and enjoy the party atmosphere at Garthorpe 2015!
Jill Dawson
We have had the very sad news that Jill Dawson passed away this afternoon. Jill won 162 races in her riding days and was part of the Midlands Area Pointing scene for a long time. She loved her horses and her racing but also took a genuine interest in others helping many people with their […]
RaceTech confirm sponsorship for Point-to-point pony racing
Point-to-Point Pony Racing is delighted to announce that RaceTech has confirmed their continued support to Pony Racing for the 2015 season so will again be sponsoring a number of highly popular initiatives throughout the season. Maggie Carver, Chairman of RaceTech says: “RaceTech is very pleased to continue our close association with Pony Racing for the […]
UK point-to-point riders to gain from former jockeys’ advice
Point-to-point riders are to be offered advice from former professional jockeys as part of the British Horseracing Authority’s Jockey Coaching Programme (JCP). A series of workshops run by former professional jockeys are being put together, and while initially set up to benefit conditional and apprentice jockeys, the BHA has recognised the importance of including amateur […]
2015 Pony Racing season ready to go!
Click the link for information about the start of the 2015 Pony Racing season, which kicks off at the Waveney Harriers meeting this weekend.
Garthorpe Video Showcase
Many thanks to David Jones Media for providing us with this fabulous selection of racing clips from previous meetings at Garthorpe. David and his team are present at most of our meetings during the season.
Garthorpe 2015 Premier Car Pass
Why not invest in a GARTHORPE 2015 PREMIER CAR PASS that gives reserved front parking for all five race-days in the same numbered personal spot at the country’s premier point-to-point race course? The cost is £175 (as opposed to £250 if you pay by the day). Each pass, which is tax disc size, admits four people per […]
New Point to Point dates for 2015
Dates for your new diaries and calendars! Garthorpe races 2015 Sunday 8th March - The Cottesmore Sunday 29th March - The Belvoir Saturday 25th April - The Quorn Sunday 10th May - the Melton Hunts Club Saturday 30th May - The Meynell & South Staffs.
Interested in Pony Racing?
For Pony Racing at Garthorpe contact Frankie : frankiefletcher@btinternet.com www.ponyracingauthority.co.uk/fixtures/ www.facebook.com/pages/Point-to-Point-Pony-Racing/308495205966944?ref=hl