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REPORT OF THE EAST DEVON POINT-TO-POINT AT BISHOPS COURT, OTTERY ST MARY on 24th OCTOBER 2020

WRITTEN BY GRANVILLE TAYLOR

“Well, they are gone, and here I must remain”  

From a poem by Samuel Taylor Coleridge: 1772 – 1834: English poet who lived at Ottery St Mary. This famous resident had also gone long before Mr Oliver Carter opened the racecourse in 1979.

In fact, most people had “gone” as the new British point-to-point season got under way last Saturday (24 Oct) at Ottery St Mary under strict protocol due to COVID-19 stipulations. In the earliest ever start to a British season, the East Devon race meeting had to take place behind closed doors.  Only essential personnel were allowed in. (luckily including me)

 Photo: Athwenna Irons / WMN

On a thoroughly wet, blustery day, seven times National champion jockey Will Biddick took the honours with a treble. “My best ever start to a season” said the Truro born rider.

Art Mauresque set the ball rolling under a copybook Biddick ride in the opening Hunt race. The Tom Malone trained gelding eased into the lead in the home straight to hold Raddon Top who was one of a trio of Leslie Jefford trained runners in the race. One of the other Jefford runners, Ryves Rocky finished a creditable third giving a memorable first race ride to Kirsty O’Dell.


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Art Mauresque (nearside), ridden by Will Biddick, on his way to winning | Photo: Athwenna Irons / WMN

Biddick teamed up with the David Maxwell owned Jalatuwih to take the Men’s Open after a spirited duel with Navanman (Darren Edwards). The pair had the race to themselves in the closing stages. Biddick’s mount proved the stronger on the run to the judge, looking like a top class hunter chase prospect. Trainer Beth Childs reported, “He came from Philip Hobbs to run in point-to-points.” He was described by his jockey as, “A classy horse under rules and the aim is to go to the Foxhunter at Cheltenham. He travelled strong. I gave him a click and he moved on”


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Race winner Jatiluwih, ridden by Will Biddick, winning decisively | Photo: Athwenna Irons / WMN

Taunton bloodstock agent Tom Malone provided Will Biddick with his treble when saddling Starsky to win the second section of the Maiden for six-year-olds and over. This time the leading rider limped into the parade ring having been kicked about like a football by most of the field after falling from A Tipple or Two at half way in the previous race.

 The trainer, who also owns Starsky said,” I originally bought him as a store. He was at Ditcheat for a while, then the owners wanted him moved on so I took him back. He is still a maiden under rules so we have that option, but plan to keep him pointing for a while. In typical bloodstock agent fashion Malone added of the six-year-old Shantou gelding, “He is for sale.”.

 The earlier division of this race also went to another ex-inmate of the Paul Nicholls Ditcheat yard when the six-year-old Grey Getaway came clear after Takeabid had fallen at the last jump.  Matt Hampton, who now trains and rides the South Dorset qualified gelding for a small partnership said. “He is a nice horse. We picked him up in February as he had lost his way a bit under rules. It is nice to get his head in front and get a bit of confidence back,”  The well bred six-year-old still has a long way to go to pay off the £190,000 he cost previous connections as a four-year-old.

The easiest winner of the day came in the Ladies’ Open when the useful ex-chaser Red Indian travelled from his Leicestershire base to stroll home by a distance unchallenged under Alice Stevens. The winner was in command from a long way out in the colours of Sir Johny Weatherby, and looks set for a successful campaign. The jockey enthused, “He was delightful to ride and I had a great time.”


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Race winner Red Indian, ridden by Alice Stevens, flies the last to win for trainer Mimi Eggleston | Athwenna Irons / WMN

The Tattersalls Cheltenham sponsored Maiden for four and five-year-olds attracted a quality field of 13 mostly unraced horses. Four-year-old debutant Kyntara came out on top, pulling clear of his rivals under Alex Edwards after the second last to score by four lengths from Great Colewood and Feu Des Malberaux. A good topped youngster by Kayf Tara, the winner was sent out by Shropshire based Mel Rowley, a likely harbinger of many more successes for the yard this season. The promising gelding is out of a winning hurdler from a good jumping family. Kyntara cost £30,000 as a three-year-old, from the Tattersalls Ireland Derby sales.  
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 There was drama at the last fence in the NHS Print Concern Restricted when the strong challenging Papal Present fell, bringing down Prove Me Wrong. This left Ryan’s Fancy in command , and the ex-Irish pointer was not hard  pressed to hold the giant sized Schiap Hill.  The winner was ridden by Immy Robinson, whose mother Caroline made history by riding Eliogarty to win both the Cheltenham and Aintree Foxhunters’ in the 1980’s under her maiden name of Caroline Beasley. She remarked, “We bought him at Doncaster sales, he had won a point-to-point, wasn’t a big price and is by Getaway.”  Immy modestly added, “He did it all. I just held on to him as long as I could.”  

The seven-year-old winning hurdler Sparkleandshine lived up to his name with a 20 lengths success over the Hobbs runner Rolling Dylan in the PPORA Club Members’. Tommie O’Brien steered home the winner who cost only £3,000 at Ascot last December. “It was probably best that he couldn’t run for a while and put on condition during COVID”, said trainer Alan Hill.
Simon Nott’s video review of the East Devon meeting and the betting ring which their innovative remote betting

The East Devon organisers deserve much praise for their considerable efforts to put this fixture on. It was also the first of the 25 scheduled meetings in Devon and Cornwall to be live streamed this season.  

The PPA advise that the Covid-19 situation and how Point-To-Points respond to it will be changing continusly this season and advise everyone monitors the national website www.pointtopoint.co.uk for the latest information and updates

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RESULTS: EAST DEVON POINT-TO-POINT AT BISHOP’S COURT 24TH OCTOBER 2020


GOING: SOFT WITH HEAVY PATCHES

HUNT RACE

1 Art Mauresque (Will Biddick) 1/3 held up, hdwy 15, led last, comf
2 Raddon Top (Conor Houlihan) went 3rd two out, ran on to 2nd nr finish
3 Ryves Rocky (Kirsty O’Dell) first ride, led 3rd til joined two out, no extra flat
6 ran; 2l; 1l;  6m 37s

OPEN MAIDEN  – FOUR & FIVE YEAR OLDS ONLY (Sponsor Tattersalls Cheltenham)

1 Kyntara (Alex Edwards) 3/1 prog 16th, led after next, soon clear, easily
2 Great Colewood (Peter Mason) hdwy 12th, went 2nd apprg last, kept on
3 Feu Des Malberaux  (Fionn Summers) with leaders til 14th, stayed on agn clsg stages
13 ran 4l; 4l;  6m 22s

MEN’S OPEN

1 Jatiluwih (Will Biddick) 4/6 held up, hdwy 14th, led two out, drew clear last, impressive
2 Navanman (Darren Edwards) disp lead from 7th, led four out til two out, kept on steadily
3 Ballykan (Ben Bromley) led / disp til 16th, no extra from next
7 ran  3l; 5l;  6m 20s

LADIES’ OPEN

1 Red Indian (Alice Stevens) 5/2 drew right away 14th, unchallenged, impressive
2 Master Baker (Jo Supple) bhd til good late hdwy to 2nd flat, better for race
3 Eric The Third (Natalie Parker) prom, chased winner til outpaced from 14th
10 ran; distance; 15l;  6m 14s

PPORA CLUB CONDITIONS

1 Sparkleandshine (Tommie O’Brien) 8/1 made most, clear three out, comf
2 Rolling Dylan (Isaac Buncle) mstk & lost place 13th, rallied three out, no chance with winner
3 Guerrilla Tactics (Finn Muirhead) first ride, mid div, late progress, almost snatched 2nd nr post
10 ran; 20l; 10l;  6m 25s

RESTRICTED (Print Concern)

1 Ryan’s Fancy (Immy Robinson) 12/1 with leaders led 16th, left clear last
2 Schiap Hill (Charlie Marshall) mid div, stayed on to take 2nd at last
3 Gerties Garter (Chloe Emslay) chased leaders 14th, nearest at finish
12 ran; 7l; distance; 6m 32s


OPEN MAIDEN SIX-YEAR OLDS AND OVER

DIV 1

1 Grey Getaway (Matt Hampton) 4/1 prom, led 15th, hard pressed last, dvn out
2 Some Boy McCoy (Tommie O’Brien) went 2nd 15th, every chance last, no extra flat
3 Briery Bunny (James King) good hdwy two out, closing when hampered last
11 ran; 1l; 2l;  6m 52s

DIV 2

1 Starsky (Will Biddick) 4/6 held up chasing ldrs, went 2nd three out, disp last, ran on well
2 Jimmy Tew (Darren Edwards) alwys handy, 3rd two out, fin well
3 Eros (Josh Newman) led 8th, soon well clear, wkng when joined last, tired flat
10 ran; 4l; 3l; 6m 41s

photo credit: Athwenna Irons / WMN

Live streams

The live streams are available for replay until noon on Tuesday when they have to be taken down (a condition of being able to live stream in the first place)
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Entries: EAST DEVON Point-To-Point at BISHOPS COURT on saturday 24th OCTOBER 2020

Please note these are the entries for the East Devon Point-To-Point and this fixture is being run BEHIND CLOSED DOORS and as such there will be no blue zone for the paying public at the fixture. The fixture will be live streamed and telephone betting is available, see below for details.

Race Start time Link to entries and form for race
1st 12:00 Members Race
2nd 12:35 Tattersalls Cheltenham Maiden Race for 4 & 5 year olds
3rd 13:10 Mens Open Race
4th 13:45 Ladies Open Race
5th 14:20 PPORA Club Members Conditions (Level 3) Race
6th 14:55 The Print Concern Supports the NHS Restricted Race
7th 15:30 6 years and up Maiden Race (Division 1)
8th 16:05 6 years and up Maiden Race (Division 2)

Course Updates:

Wednesday 21st October 2020 at 19:15 

After heavy rain overnight the going at Bishops Court has changed, Following a course inspection the BHA Chief Course Inspector put the going as good to soft soft in places
– John Bradley, Clerk of Course 

Preview extract:

With a herculean effort from Devon & Cornwall Point-to-Point Chairman Frank Yeo, along with Secretary Gordon Chambers, in combination with the Point-to-Point Authority, and the fantastic efforts of the East Devon team, the first fixture of the season is to be held at Bishops Court, Ottery St Mary, to take place this coming Saturday 24th October. Racing will be behind closed doors for this meeting with no public access.

Following the disappointment of the early abandonment of racing in March due to Covid-19 pandemic, a huge thanks must go to the Totnes & Bridgetown Racing Co Ltd for their generous sponsorship to help fund the three fixtures scheduled to take place in the area up until Christmas. Tattersalls are also on board for sponsorship of the maiden races.

Eight races are on offer with a start time of 12 noon. It will be the first fixture to offer live television streaming, headed by Cornelius Lysaght and a team of presenters offering the action as it happens. The card looks really exciting with 142 entries received.

Organisers at the course would like to thank all who have helped and supported getting the event together, along with support staff on the day which include the essential Doctor team of Suzannah Hoult and Lee Humphreys, also the vet team led by James Bosley, Graham Potts, Nigel Woodford and Philip Brown. Sponsorship has come in the way of Banner funds, and the team would like to thank all those involved who have contributed, these include WBW Solicitors, Stephens & Scown Solicitors, Symonds & Sampson Estate/Land Agent, Cornish Mutual, Independent Agri-parts Co, Malcolm Pring and Sidmouth Scaffolding. Also huge thanks go to landowners Andrew and Della Carter.

Live Stream

Live streaming will be available via the Devon & Cornwall Point-to-Point Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/PointingDC/Live (you don’t need a Facebook account to view via that link) and website.

This guide will help those of you who want to watch on a larger screen, be that a socially distanced party for six at home or perhaps on the local’s big screen: https://t.co/B6MmsXtIJc

Telephone Betting

Some bookmakers will be offering a betting service by phoning them and opening up an account. Full details will be on the Devon & Cornwall Point-to-Point website or visiting https://pointingdc.co.uk/2020/east-devon-point-to-point-telephone-betting/

Green and Amber zone entry tickets

Participants (Green Zone) and Owners (Amber Zone) will need to apply for tickets and complete a health declaration to be allowed to enter the course. The tickets can be obtained from https://www.pointtopoint.co.uk

Facebook Event for the fixture

https://www.facebook.com/events/897724824037828

ENTRIES FORM GUIDE

Key:

f = fell u = unseated rider
p = pulled up k = knocked over
b = brought down c = carried out
d = disqualified ? = unreliable form
s = slipped up + = improving rating
r = refused blkd = baulked
ro = ran out t = took no part
© = course winner      

Abbreviations:

NH = National Hunt
L = Length
Rest – Restricted
Nov = Novice
RT – Rating
PTP – Point to Point

An up to date form guide and synopsis of the horses entries at this meeting. Form figures for up to 6 outings appear. A dash(-) is used to separate 2019/20 form from 2018/19 form. Figures preceded by an oblique (/) represents 2017/18 form or earlier. Horses marked with an asterisk (*) indicates National Hunt form. The higher the rating the better the form. No responsibility can be accepted for any errors which may be considered to have occurred.

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  List of Races Next Race

Race 1 – Members Race entries

Number Form Name TRAINERS Rating Race Comments
1 *285f/133- ART MAURESQUE (FR) Thomas Malone 44 Won 9NH (6 Chases) Beat Bletchley Castle 6L(easy) in Cottenham Open 2020; acts gd/heavy; Chances here
2 p1/40504- BALLYBRUFF (IRE) Leslie Jefford 36? Won 2m4f maiden & Eggesford Rest(4L);acts on any; 47L 10th & 45L 5th Modbury Interm; stays, but one paced
3 4/pup44/- CIDER ‘N’ BLACK Michael Sweetland 29? Veteran; Won Maiden 2013 & 28L 4th only form 2018; acts gd/firm; moderate 4ths last 2 starts 2019; best watched
4 533345/7- KILCREA BRIDGE Robert Hawker NR Beat Wheres Wilma 1/2L in S.Dorset maiden & Exeter 3m chase 2018;plsced Chase 2020;acts gd/heavy
5 p/52/0s8- MICKY STARK Zoe Hawkins 34? Dam won Ptp; Won maiden 2017 & Buckfast Rest 2018 ;acts soft; Well behind when completing in 3 starts 2020
6 14/3p412- RADDON TOP (IRE) Leslie Jefford 40 Dam won 2NH;Won 4 Ptps;(Beat Somewhere To Be 2 1/2L in Wadebridge Conds) acts soft; capable of winning again
7 423212/9- RYVES ROCKY (IRE) Leslie Jefford 39 Dual Flete winner(Maiden/Rest) Beat Cloudy Music 1L in S.Tetcott Conds 2019; acts any; consistent sort

Preview extract

Art Mauresque for bloodstock agent/trainer Tom Malone, is also entered in the Men’s Open race, but the trainer could run him in the opening Hunt members race. Here he could be the likely favourite and follow up on his win at Cottenham last season under jockey Will Biddick.

Raddon Top holds an entry for trainer Les Jefford, with the booking of talented young jockey Conor Houlihan to ride, they could be the ones to take Art Mauresque on at the finish.

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Race 2 – Tattersalls Cheltenham Maiden Race for 4 & 5 year olds entries

Number Form Name TRAINERS Rating Race Comments
1   ALLABOUTTHEMEMORIES Lee Glanville NR Unraced in Point to Points and NH
2   BRUELAY Jill Dennis NR Dam won on the Flat (6f) Unraced in Point to Points and NH
3   EXCLAMATION MARK Francesco Nimmo NR Dam won NHFlast/Hurdle; Unraced in Point to Points and NH
4 2/up5- FEU DES MALBERAUX (FR) Joe Tickle 24? 5L 2nd to Matt’s Legacy Buckfastleigh 2m4f maiden 2019;failed to shine in 2020 (51L 5th)
5   GETAWAY CORY (IRE) Neil Mclean NR Unraced in Point to Points and NH
6   GONE SURFING (IRE) Jill Dennis NR Unraced in Point to Points and NH
7   GREAT COLEWOOD Neil Mclean NR Unraced in Point to Points and NH
8   HUNG JURY (IRE) Francesco Nimmo NR Half Bro to winning hurdler Call my Lyreen; Unraced in Point to Points and NH rules
9   IGGLE PIGGLE Edward Walker NR Unraced in Point to Points and NH
10   JUPITER RISING (FR) Christopher Barber NR Unraced in Point to Points and NH
11   KYNTARA Melanie Rowley NR Unraced in Point to Points and NH
12   LADY ELLIE Christopher Barber NR Dam won 5 Ptps; Unraced in Point to Points and under NH
13 6p63- MACS FRONTIER (IRE) Ben Clarke NR Well held in 4 Irish Points in the Spring (23L 3rd on final start) acts on soft
14   MILTIADES (IRE) Christopher Barber NR Unraced in Point to Points and under NH
15 p/- OSCARA (IRE) Anabelle Bacon NR Pulled up 2 out in Irish maiden on only start to date 2019
16   PEEPING JIMMY (IRE) Joshua Guerriero NR Dam won Irish 2m2f hurdle; Unraced in Point to Points and  NH
17   POLLARDS FEN (IRE) David Phelan NR Unraced in Point to Points and under NH
18   SAMBLUCKY Joshua Guerriero NR Unraced in Point to Points and under NH
19   SHANNON ROCCCO (IRE) Neil Mclean NR Unraced in Point to Points and under NH
20   SKATING AWAY (IRE) Amanda Sloyen NR Unraced in Point to Points and under NH
21   SONIC GOLD Emma Yardley NR Unraced in Point to Points and under NH
22   TERMINAFOND (FR) Sam Holdsworth NR Dam won in France ((Flat -1m4f) Unraced in Point to Points and  NH
23   THE PLAYER QUEEN(IRE) Melanie Rowley NR Unraced in Point to Points and NH
24 p- TIP TOP MOUNTAIN (IRE) Ian Chanin 0 Dam won 2 Irish Ptps; Pulled up 3 out in Quantock maiden won by Kings Cave March 2020
25   WHY ANNIE (IRE) Tom Ellis NR Unraced in Point to Points and NH

Preview extract

Tattersalls have sponsored the Maiden series, and in the race for four and five year olds there have been plenty of entries.

Those catching the eye are the Getaway-sired gelding Gone Surfing for trainer Jill Dennis, who has a good strike rate with her maiden horses. Mac’s Frontier (Ben Clarke) is the highest rated, and Getaway Cory is an entry for the Neil McClean team who think highly off him and Jockey Josh Newman who is in form with a win at Exeter this week.

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Race 3 – Mens Open Race entries

Number Form Name TRAINERS Rating Race Comments
1 *285f/133- ART MAURESQUE (FR) Thomas Malone 44 Won 9NH (6 Chases) Beat Bletchley Castle 6L(easy) in Cottenham Open 2020; acts gd/heavy; Chances here
2 254/221- BALLYKAN Melanie Rowley 40 Won 6 NH (4 Chases) Easy winner of Larkhill Conds (25L) runner in 2 Nov Riders races in 2020
3 33/3p11- FULL IRISH (IRE) David Phelan 43 Won 4NH(2 Chases) won Charing Open & Fakenham Hunter chase 2020; acts on gd/heavy; Chance here
4 611433/p- IM ALL SET (IRE) Claire Hitch 39? Won 6 Ptps 2015/17;Won Open & Hunter chase 2019; 25L 4th Hunter chase ;acts any; pu 13th only start 2020
5 *1/11128- JATILUWIH (FR) Bethen Childs NR Won 6 NH 2019 (5 hurdles & French Chase- up to 2m5f ) 21L 8th in Pertemps Hurdle at Cheltenham, useful
6 32p111/p- LAWSONS THORNS (IRE) Mike Vanstone 40 Won maiden 2017 & Bratton Rest & 4L winner Bratton Conds, best on acts gd/firm; pu 3out only start 2020
7 12/11131- NAVANMAN (IRE) John Heard 47 Won 3 Hurdles & 11Ptps;Won 4 2020(inc Opens) stays well; best soft/heavy; very consistent; chances here
8 342p0/p4- O MAONLAI (IRE) Rebecca Welch 35? Won 4 NH(2 Chases 2m6f) 6L 3rd  E.Corn Open 2019;Well held since ;one paced; acts on any
9 *0/4211u- ORGANISED SOLUTION (FR) Nicky Sheppard 39 Won Chaddesley maiden & beat the Chaseison 2L Badbury Rest; acts gd/soft ;steps up in class here; acts soft
10 *153/u34- PAULS HILL (IRE) Max Comley 42 Won Hurdle/Chase 2017/18;stays 3m2f+; 16L 3rd Coronation Cup (lead until 2out) acts gd/soft; EW chances
11 *14u00/56- RED INDIAN Mimi Eggleston NR Won 3NH (2m5f Nov Chase 2018) 14L 5th in Peter Marsh grade 2 chase 2020; but well behind after
12 3211111/- RIVER MYTH Stuart Sampson 43 Won 9 Ptps; Won Rest/Interm 2018 &  Club & Mixed Open 2019; acts on any; stays well; unraced in 2010
13 55224/32- THE DAPPER FOX Jack Veysey 40 Won 8 Ptps; won 3m6f Conds; often placed ; stays 4m ; acts on any; 10L 2nd in Heythrop 3m6f Open
14 252/111- THE GALLOPING BEAR Ben Clarke 41 Won Maiden/Rest & 15L winner of Buckfastleigh Interm 2020; acts soft/heavy; looks sure to improve further
15 111/2432- THE LAST BUT ONE (IRE) Thomas Malone 42 Won 3 Chases/Hurdle; Won 4 2019; acts on any; Head 2nd Didmarton Nov Riders 2020; may win again
16 *202p/p1- THUMB STONE BLUES (IRE) James King 41 Won NHFlat & 2 Hurdles 2015/1;placed in 3m+ chases after; Beat Frelia 3L Quantock Club. acts soft; Stays
17 4142212/- TOP CHIEF Stuart Sampson 41 Won 4 NH & 7 Ptps; won N.Abbot Chase (3m2f) acts on  any; 15L 2nd Four Burrow 3m4f Open April 2019
18 /1111/41- TUFF NANO (IRE) Teresa Clark 42 Won 5 Ptps;  Irish maiden & Rest/Interm/Conf 2019;Beat Silent Man 4L in Quantock Open; acts gd/heavy
19 p1/p2pp- UCELLO CONTI (FR) Melanie Rowley NR Won 11NH;(6 Chases ) Irish Hunter chase winner 2019 & 4L 2nd Irish Nov Riders 2020;stays well
20 25112/11- VIVALDI COLLONGES (FR) Melanie Rowley 45 Won 5NH & 4Ptps;Beat Now Ben 3/4L Cottenham Open & 15L winner Larkhill Nov Riders; acts gd/heavy
21 54121/11- WICK GREEN Peter Mason 42 Won 5 Ptps 2018/20;Won Larkhill Conds & Horseheath Open (1 1/2L) act on gd/soft; sure to win again

Preview extract

The Men’s Open looks to be the feature race of the day which include multiple winning pointer Navanman, last seen when winning by 70 lengths at Buckfastleigh in March under jockey Darren Edwards for trainer John Heard.

There are plenty entered who will try to reel him in, these include the Bethan Childs-trained ex National Hunt entry Jatiluwih, who could be a ride for Will Biddick. The horse has to be respected on his previous National Hunt form, which includes a hurdle win at Cheltenham last November when in training with Phillip Hobbs.

Other’s among the entries are the highly rated Wick Green for trainer Peter Mason, Vivaldi Collonges, and Ucello Conti a half brother to Silviniaco Conti. Ucello Conti had good form in Ireland when in training with Gordon Elliot and is now with Melanie Rowley for Ben Bromley to ride.

Art Mauresque for bloodstock agent/trainer Tom Malone, is also entered in the Men’s Open race, but the trainer could run him in the opening Hunt members race. Here he could be the likely favourite and follow up on his win at Cottenham last season under jockey Will Biddick. Raddon Top holds an entry for trainer Les Jefford, with the booking of talented young jockey Conor Houlihan to ride, they could be the ones to take Art Mauresque on at the finish.

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Race 4 – Ladies Open Race entries

Numbers Form Name TRAINERS Rating Race Comments
1 20/14/p4- AQUA DUDE (IRE) Catherine Williams 40? Won 3 NH & Ptp; Won Beginners chase 2017;Pulled up Open & 19L 4th Hunter chase 2020; acts on soft
2 *285f/133- ART MAURESQUE (FR) Thomas Malone 44 Won 9NH (6 Chases) Beat Bletchley Castle 6L(easy) in Cottenham Open 2020; acts gd/heavy; Chances here
3 *00079//- COURT MINSTREL (IRE) Catherine Williams NR Won 11 NH(up to 2m5f|) ;Once Useful Hurdler & Chaser ; acts gd/heavy ; last won 2017 ;last seen 2018
4 *05747/- ERIC THE THIRD (IRE) John Heard NR Won 7NH (4 Chases – up to 2m5f) moderate recent form ; last raced in Nov 2019 ;best on good/firm
5 /58531/4- IT’S A STEAL (IRE) Lee Glanville 40 Won 2 Chases/Irish Ptp; won Members 2019;32L 4th Buckfastleigh Ladies won by Master Baker; gd/soft
6 112p/811- MASTER BAKER Lisa Jefford 45 Won 12Ptps(Opens) & 3 Hunter chases; Dual Ladies Open winner 2020; stays well; acts soft; chances here
7 /5617p/u- MENDIP EXPRESS (IRE) Bethen Childs 40? Won 8 NH & 7 Ptps; Veteran; Won Sandown Hand chase 2018;lightly raced since; acts on gd/soft
8 5/pp/221- MILLANSIE BOY George Beilby 42 Hurdle/Chase winner 2017;4L 2nd Buckfast Conds & beat Raddon top 3L Buckfast Nov Riders; acts any
9 *5890/44/- OWEN NA VIEW (IRE) Paige Topley 36? Won 6 NH (5 chases & Irish Ptp) 4L 4th in Cottenham Nov Riders 2019;best sub 3m races; best good/firm
10 *153/u34- PAULS HILL (IRE) Max Comley 42 Won Hurdle/Chase 2017/18;stays 3m2f+;16L 3rd Coronation Cup(lead until 2out) acts gd/soft; EW chances
11 *14u00/56- RED INDIAN Mimi Eggleston NR Won 3NH (2m5f Nov Chase 2018) 14L 5th in Peter Marsh grade 2 chase 2020; but well behind after
12 762p/343- STAGE ONE (IRE) Alan Hill 38+ Won  Irish maiden & 3 UK Ptps 2018/19; 5L & 12L 3rd’s in Larkhill/Cottenham Opens 2020
13 111/2432- THE LAST BUT ONE (IRE) Thomas Malone 42 Won 3 Chases/Hurdle; Won 4 2019; acts on any; Head 2nd Didmarton Nov Riders 2020; may win again
14 *632465/3- UEUETEOTL (FR) Heidi Stevens 34? Won 4 NH (NHflat/Hurdles & Chase 2011/16) stays 3m; 32L+ 3rd Barbury Nov Riders Dec; acts on gd/soft

Preview extract

In the Ladies Open race The Last But One is another out of Tom Malone’s yard with decent form, latest clocking up a second at Didmarten in March.

Entry Master Baker (Les Jefford) for Jo Supple to ride holds strong claims having won at Buckfastleigh by 2.5 lengths in March bringing his tally of wins to twelve to date.

Millanisi Boy won the Novice Riders race at the Buckfastleigh meeting under Fergus Gillard who has progressed well, and now has the booking of Emma Jones to ride.

Mendip Express could give young Molly White a competitive ride around, the now veteran had some good National Hunt form when in training for Phillip Hobbs, and the young jockey will be keen to progress her future here.

 

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Race 5 – PPORA Club Members Conditions (Level 3) Race entries

Number Form Name TRAINERS Rating Race Comments
1 20/14/p4- AQUA DUDE (IRE) Catherine Williams 40? Won 3 NH & Ptp; Won Beginners Chase 2017;Pulled up Open & 19L 4th Hunter chase 2020; acts on soft
2 513/432/- BAY TO GO (IRE) Patricia Armstrong 38 Won 2 Hunter chases/6Ptps; Won Members 2018; best on gd/firm;6L 2nd Torrington open in 2019
3 41/5/36p- BERNARDELLI (IRE) Max Comley NR Won 7NH (5 Chases up to 2m5f) 2013-18; placed over 3m ; acts on soft/heavy; pu 8th last start(never going)
4 2p/p5p4- BEUVRON (FR) Sam Holdsworth 37? Won 3 French/7 Ptps(4 at Buckfastleigh) 29L 5th Nov Riders & 12L 2nd Conf 2019 .moderate form after
5 *640fpp/- BUYWISE (IRE) Catherine Williams NR Won 7NH & Irish ptp; Won 3m Chase 2018; lost form last few starts in 2019; acts on soft/heavy
6 *00079//- COURT MINSTREL (IRE) Catherine Williams NR Won 11 NH(up to 2m5f|) ;Once Useful Hurdler & Chaser ; acts gd/heavy ; last won 2017 ;last seen 2018
7 11/3/3f2/- EVERY BREAKIN WAVE (IRE) Claire Hitch 38? Won maiden/Rest & Members 2017; acts any; 8L 2nd in Cherrybrook Conditions 2019; lightly raced
8 */52360- GUERRILLA TACTICS (IRE) Camilla Scott NR Won 3NH & Badbury Rings Ptp (2016/18) stays 3m ; acts on good/firm; last seen in Dec 2019
9 2/r4p4//- MARYAM JAAN William Harman 32? Won Chaddesley Mares maiden 2016;acts gd/firm; moderate form Rests 2017;last seen in May 2018
10 42p0/p4- O MAONLAI (IRE) Rebecca Welch 35? Won 4 NH(2 Chases 2m6f) 6L 3rd  E.Corn Open 2019;Well held since ;one paced; acts on any
11 *57697/3- OUR THREE SONS (IRE) Charlotte Fuller 38 Won 4 NH(3 Hurdles) 2017/18; 10L 3rd in Didmarton Novice Riders won by Doc Carver; acts good/firm
12 *84p4/4p- QUITE BY CHANCE Stuart Sampson NR Won 5 Chases (2014-16) stays 3m2f; acts on good/soft; placed in Chases 2019/20; may win again
13 *5/p4735- ROLLING DYLAN (IRE) Laura Parker NR Won 4 NH (2 Chases 2015-2018) stays 3m ; acts on soft/heavy; 21L 5th Taunton Hand chase Mar 2020
14 2pfp/32p- SOMEWHERE TO BE (IRE) Rebecca Welch 38 Won 2m3f Chase 2018(heavy) 3L 3rd Corn Nov Riders & 2L 2nd to Raddon Top Wadebridge Nov riders 2020
15 */343p8- SONOFTHEKING (IRE) Nicola Martin NR Won 3 Chases & 2 Ptps(2015-17) Stays 3m1f+, acts on any; 46L 8th in Uttoxeter Hand Chase in July
16 4035/f06- SPARKLEANDSHINE (IRE) Alan Hill NR Won Huntingdon 2m Hurdle 2018;well beaten in completing only chase; acts on good/soft
17 0pp/u4p- THE IBBSTER (IRE) Alexandra Goodman 30? Maiden/Rest winner 2017; well beaten 4 starts NH 2019; acts gd/soft; stays 3m;50L 4th Tiverton Nov Riders
18 *32465/3- UEUETEOTL (FR) Heidi Stevens 34? Won 4 NH (NHflat/Hurdles & Chase 2011/16) stays 3m; 32L+ 3rd Barbury Nov Riders Dec; acts on gd/soft
19 6332/2pf- WESTERN DIVA (IRE) Claire Hardwick 40 Won 2m+ hurdle & 6 Ptps; Won Conds & Mendip Ladies(4L)2018;acts gd/soft;10L 2nd in Ladies; consistent

Preview extract

The PPORA Club Members race entry Ueueteotl could follow up on his form when third at Barbury under Heidi Stevens, Rolling Dylan looks an exciting prospect for trainer Laura Parker, and Every Breaking Wave for Somerset based trainer Claire Hitch, could run well having been placed on eight of his ten starts to date, having won three, and jockey Martin McIntyre will been keen to get a good start to the season.

Previous Race List of Races Next Race

Race 6 – The Print Concern Supports the NHS Restricted Race entries

Number Form Name TRAINERS Rating Race Comments
1 p/*3378/- ANN MARIES REJECT (IRE) Christine Gray NR Won Ottery maiden 2018;placed Rests (4L 2nd & 12L 3rd after) act on any; placed (2L 3rd) NH  2019
2 22/52312- COTTAGE ROSE John Heard 35 Dam won 7Ptps;beat Arctic Milly 1L in Wadebridge maiden(kept on well; acts on any. consistent sort
3 133p/fpp- DIPLOMATICO (USA) Jason Warner 29 Easy winner of Tedworth maiden (4 ran) well beaten(40L+) in Rest since; pu last S.Dorset Rest; front runs
4 p/413/p3- FAB VINNIE (IRE) Martin Wanless 30 Won Peper Harow maiden(beat On Parole 1L;gd/firm) pu 3out Horseheath & 26L 3rd Larkhill Rests 2020
5 242/13f2- FRANK AND HONEST (IRE) Peter Mason 35+ Beat Pheonix Park 3/4L in Cottenham Maiden & 5L 2nd to Getaway Flyer Chaddesley Rest; acts on any;
6 /6226p/p- GERTIES GARTER Ed Walker 34 Won Little Windsor maiden 2018; 2L & 4L 2nd in 2 Restricteds in 2019; acts on any; may win again
7 5/47p2/2- GOLANDER (IRE) Gordon Chambers 35 Irish maiden winner 2016;Runner up in 2 Restricteds (3/4L & 12L)  2019/20 ;acts on any; may win a small race
8 66up/pp- HALLOWEEN HARRY (IRE) James Ridley NR Won Dingle maiden 2018;7L 3rd in maiden hurdle after; no form after (bbv) on last start Jan 2020
9 p212/- ICHIFOOT (USA) Patrick Picton-Warlow 35 Ex USA Flat 2016; Beat What a Bug 30L Stevenstone maiden & 10L 2nd in Bratton Rest 2019; acts gd/firm
10 2/r4p4//- MARYAM JAAN William Harman 32? Won Chaddesley Mares maiden 2016;acts gd/firm; moderate form Rests 2017;last seen in May 2018
11 *f6/6pp7- NORUKI (IRE) Andrew Gardner NR Irish maiden winner March 2017;Well beaten under rules last 5 starts in 2019/20
12 */5007p- OBORNE LADY (IRE) Sally Rawlins NR Salisbury Flat winner (1m6f) May 2019;1/2L 2nd in 3m hurdle after; well behind in 2 Chases July 2020
13 *09800- PAPAL PRESENT (IRE) Tim Underwood NR Won Irish Maiden April 2018;Beaten 20L+ 5 Irish hurdles races when last seen in 2019; acts on soft/heavy
14 77u53/- PROVE ME WRONG (IRE) Max Comley NR 12L Irish maiden winner Dec 2017;9L 3rd after; acts soft; pulled up in last 3 starts in 2018
15 1/p/p3/p- REALITY BITES (IRE) Claire Hardwick NR Won Irish maiden Feb 2016;Distant (30L+) 3rd Mollington Rest 2019 (Weak 2 out) lightly raced; acts any?
16 p/p/134/- RYANS FANCY (IRE) Caroline Robinson NR 12L winner of Irish Maiden October 2019;10L 3rd in winner of one after; acts on gd/heavy
17 /3431/42- SCHIAP HILL Hannah Clarke 35 2nd in Ptp Flat; Won Mollington maiden 2019;8L 2nd to The Golden Rebel Charing Rest; acts on gd/soft;
18 p/p3421- STEVAN STEEL (IRE) Janet Ackner 33 Beat Gunner Vic 15L in Buckfastleigh maiden (heavy) stays well; seems capable of winning again
19 p55/122- THECHASEISON Christopher Barber 37 Beat the Whiskey Man 8Lin 2m4f Larkhill maiden; 4L & 2L 2nd in Restricteds after; acts any; May go close

Preview extract

In the Print Concerns Restricted race, this could be between Buckfastleigh maiden winner Steven Steel for Janet Ackner and jockey Darren Edwards, Thechaseison after his second at Badbury Rings trained by Christopher Barber, and Schiap Hill having scored second at Charing in February for jockey Charlie Marshall.

Previous Race List of Races Next Race

Race 7 – 6 Year Old and up Maiden Race (Division 1) entries

Number Form Name TRAINERS Rating Race Comments
1 2/3222/- A TIPPLE OR TWO Caroline Keevil 33 Dam won maiden; Runner up in 3 maidens (4L 2nd in Axe Vale maiden) front runs; acts on gd/firm
2 */r4f/f54- BET ON BETTY Christine Gray 26 Dam won French Chase; 20L 4th 2m4f maiden 2019 & 12L 5th to Minella Beag in Tiverton Mares maiden
3 *7/0p64- BRIERY BUNNY Maurice Linehan NR Unplaced in 6 Hurdles & NHflat race;13L 4th in Huntingdon 3m Hurdle; unraced over fences
4 /34/42/3- BUSINESSMAN (IRE) Leslie Jefford 31 16L 4th & 10L 2nd in maidens;31L 3rd to Smoking Pigeon in Didmarton Maiden  2020
5 07fpp//- CAPTAINS HORSE (FR) David Mitchell NR Unplaced in 4 Chases & 3 hurdles when last seen in 2016/17
6 *590- GETAWAY LUCY (IRE) Neil McLean NR 15L 5th in Irish maiden Nov 2019;well held in 2 hurdles after
7 /3f/455/f- GLIMPSE OF GLADYS Robert Pudd 24 Dam won 3mhurdle;4L 3rd Ptp Flat 2018;19L 4th  maiden 2019; fell 2 out (in rear)Larkhill maiden 2020
8 -687935 GREY GETAWAY (IRE) Matthew Hampton NR 2L 2nd in Irish Maiden Nov 2018;17L 3rd in 2m3f hurdle Jan 2020; acts on soft/heavy
9 /pfuu/5p- MAYBE FEESCARI Ross Farr 0 Unplaced Bumpers 2016;failed to complete in maidens 2019;70L+ 5th in Ffos Las Mares Maiden on return
10 up324/p- MONTARLOT (IRE) Harriet Brown 25 10L 2nd & 8L 4th in Irish maidens 2018; 4L 2nd in Larkhill maiden Mar 2019;
11 2f2/36/p- MOONARO (IRE) Susan Darke 32? Head 2nd in Lamerton maiden (just failed) & 30L 2nd Ottery maiden 2018; modest form in 2019; acts on soft
12 /3fp33/3/- OUR GREY BOY (IRE) Annabelle Bacon 26 Beaten 15L+ Irish Ptps;20L 3rd 2m4f maiden & 2 1/2L 3rd to Gerties Garter Cattistock maiden; missed 2020
13 2/72/63u- PASCHALS DREAM (IRE) Daniel Bourne 22? Ex Irish Pointer(Runner up in 3 maidens- beaten 2L+) 2018;  45L 3rd Chaddesley maiden & ur last in 5th 2020
14 f64/373- SOME BOY MCCOY Alan Hill NR 8L 2nd NHflat 2018; 1L 3rd  in 2m4f hurdle & 13L 3rd in Sedgefield 2m chase ; acts on any
15 pp/p/p- SPOILER ALERT (IRE) Claire Hitch 0 Pu in Irish maiden 2017 & in rear when pu 14th Axe Vale maiden 2019;yet to complete & lightly raced
16 /p5p/7p- TAKEABID (IRE) Stuart Sampson 16 Half Sis to Fishy Story & River Myth;26L 5th in 2m4f maiden 2019 & 22L 7th Tiverton Mares maiden in 2020
17 p- TIME TO DEPLOY (IRE) Jill Dennis 9 Pulled up last in Buckfastleigh 2m4f maiden on 1st run in 2020; may do better in time
18 273u54/- WINTER HOLIDAY Charlotte Fuller NR 17L 5th in Ptp Flat Race 2018;runner up in 2 NHflat Races after; beaten 23L+in hurdles 2019
19 p- YIPEE KAI AYE Sam Holdsworth 0 Pulled up 3 out in E.Corn 2m4f maiden(heavy) on only run to date in 2020

Preview extract

Finally up there are two divisions of the Maiden race for horses six years and over, which looks to hold plenty of talent of the future. Suggestions in the first could be A Tipple Or Two (Caroline Keevil), Businessman for trainer Les Jefford, Grey Getaway owned and trained by Matt Hampton, and Some Boy McCoy for the formidable Alan Hill team. 

Previous Race

List of Races

Race 8 – 6 Year Old and up Maiden Race (Division 2) entries

Number Form Name TRAINERS Rating Race Comments
1 00/4p/p- AWESOMEDESTINATION (IRE) William Harman 00? Runner up twice in 2 Welsh maidens in 2018;well held NH after; pu up 9th in Ffos Las maiden only start 2019
2   BRISE VOLE Hannah Clarke NR Unraced in Point to Points and NH
3 0485/u- DIVA DU MAQUIS (FR) Julie Mansell 22 Runner up NHFlat 2017;placed hurdles after; every chance when ur 11th in Barbury 2m4f maiden Dec 2019
4 *0p//p- EASTERN PROMISES Claire Hitch 0 Well behind in NHfalt race & pulled up in Novice hurdle in Dec 2018; pu 2out 2m4f Quantock maiden 2020
5 *6/0647- EROS (FR) Neil McLean NR Only form NH when 8L 4th in Huntingdon 2m hurdle (heavy) Feb 2020; unraced over fences
6 */p00/pp- EXIT PLAN Sue Brown NR Placed in 2 Irish maidens (2L 2nd of 4) 2019; well beaten in 3 hurdles & pulled up in 2 Chases
7 *233222- I’M WISER NOW (IRE) Sally Randell NR Placed in 9 of 10 runs NHflat/Hurdles (2018/20) up to 2m5f ; acts on good/heavy; chances clear round
8 /5/p- ISLAND TYPHOON (IRE) Zoe Hawkins NR 44L 5th & pulled up  last in 2 Irish maidens in 2019
9 6c3u/3p- JIMMY TEW Janet Ackner 23 3L 3rd in Mollington Maiden 2019; 25L 3rd in S.Dorst maiden won by Lagonda; acts on any;
10 /6p8p- JOHNNY B (IRE) Pam Roffe-Silvester NR Ex Irish(beaten 18L when completing in 4 maidens 2018/19) acts on good/soft; pu 2 out E.Corn 2m4f maiden
11 */6607/- LUMA’S GIFT Megan Bevan NR Unplaced in 2NHFlat & 2 Novice hurdles when last seen in 2017/18
12 /ppp/pp- MAD FOR ACTION (IRE) Abigail Lewis 0 Beaten 20L+  in 4 hurdle races in 2017/18; pulled up in all three Maidens in 2019 ;hard to fancy
13 *4pppp/- MONTY MASSINI Shan Farr NR Ex NH (unplaced in 8 Chases) 16L 4th in 2m4f hurdle & pulled up last 4 runs in Summer 2019
14 p/f254u- ON RAGLAN ROAD (FR) Harriet Brown 23? 4L 2nd in Irish Ptp & 2 Hurdles(neck 2nd 2018) 15L 2nd in Modbury Maiden & 43L 4th ;error prone
15 u/p43ff- SPIVEY COVE Arron Butterfield NR Ex Irish Pointer (4L 2nd June 2018 & 5L 3rd Dec 2019) acts on gd/heavy; fell last 2 starts
16 *637333- STARSKY (IRE) Thomas Malone NR Runner up in NHflat 2018;Placed in 4  2-2m4f hurdles (beaten 4-8L) acts gd/soft; unraced over fences
17 8p- THIS’LL DO Leslie Jefford 12 Dam won a maiden; 30L 8th in Barbury Ptp Flat race won by Raffle Ticket on 1st run; should improve
18 *0/- UMBERLEIGH Steve McCracken NR Beaten 46L in a Wincanton NHFlast race in Dec 2018; on only start to date

Preview extract

Whilst in the second division, I’m Wiser Now (Sally Randell) and Starsky (Tom Malone) should go well judged on previous place form.

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Preview: East Devon Point-to-Point at Bishops Court, Ottery St Mary on Saturday Oct 24th

Written by: Donna Harris

With a herculean effort from Devon & Cornwall Point-to-Point Chairman Frank Yeo, along with Secretary Gordon Chambers, in combination with the Point-to-Point Authority, and the fantastic efforts of the East Devon team, the first fixture of the season is to be held at Bishops Court, Ottery St Mary, to take place this coming Saturday 24th October. Racing will be behind closed doors for this meeting with no public access.

Following the disappointment of the early abandonment of racing in March due to Covid-19 pandemic, a huge thanks must go to the Totnes & Bridgetown Racing Co Ltd for their generous sponsorship to help fund the three fixtures scheduled to take place in the area up until Christmas. Tattersalls are also on board for sponsorship of the maiden races.

Eight races are on offer with a start time of 12 noon. It will be the first fixture to offer live television streaming, headed by Cornelius Lysaght and a team of presenters offering the action as it happens. The card looks really exciting with 142 entries received. The Men’s Open looks to be the feature race of the day which include multiple winning pointer Navanman, last seen when winning by 70 lengths at Buckfastleigh in March under jockey Darren Edwards for trainer John Heard. There are plenty entered who will try to reel him in, these include the Bethan Childs-trained  ex National Hunt entry Jatiluwih, who could be a ride for Will Biddick. The horse has to be respected on his previous National Hunt form, which includes a hurdle win at Cheltenham last November when in training with Phillip Hobbs. Other’s among the entries are the highly rated Wick Green for trainer Peter Mason, Vivaldi Collonges, and Ucello Conti a half brother to Silviniaco Conti. Ucello Conti had good form in Ireland when in training with Gordon Elliot and is now with Melanie Rowley for Ben Bromley to ride. Art Mauresque for bloodstock agent/trainer Tom Malone, is also entered in the Men’s Open race, but the trainer could run him in the opening Hunt members race. Here he could be the likely favourite and follow up on his win at Cottenham last season under jockey Will Biddick.  Raddon Top holds an entry for trainer Les Jefford, with the booking of talented young jockey Conor Houlihan to ride, they could be the ones to take Art Mauresque on at the finish.

Tattersalls have sponsored the Maiden series, and in the race for four and five year olds there have been plenty of entries. Those catching the eye are the Getaway-sired gelding Gone Surfing for trainer Jill Dennis, who has a good strike rate with her maiden horses. Mac’s Frontier (Ben Clarke) is the highest rated, and Getaway Cory is an entry for the Neil McClean team who think highly off him and Jockey Josh Newman who is in form with a win at Exeter this week.

In the Ladies Open race The Last But One is another out of Tom Malone’s yard with decent form, latest clocking up a second at Didmarten in March. Entry Master Baker (Les Jefford) for Jo Supple to ride holds strong claims having won at Buckfastleigh by 2.5 lengths in March bringing his tally of wins to twelve to date. Millanisi Boy won the Novice Riders race at the Buckfastleigh meeting under Fergus Gillard who has progressed well, and now has the booking of Emma Jones to ride. Mendip Express could give young Molly White a competitive ride around, the now veteran had some good National Hunt form when in training for Phillip Hobbs, and the young jockey will be keen to progress her future here.

The PPORA Club Members race entry Ueueteotl could follow up on his form when third at Barbury under Heidi Stevens, Rolling Dylan looks an exciting prospect for trainer Laura Parker, and Every Breaking Wave for Somerset based trainer Claire Hitch, could run well having been placed on eight of his ten starts to date, having won three, and jockey Martin McIntyre will been keen to get a good start to the season.

In the Print Concerns Restricted race, this could be between Buckfastleigh maiden winner Steven Steel for Janet Ackner andjockey Darren Edwards, Thechaseison after his second at Badbury Rings trained by Christopher Barber, and Schiap Hill having scored second at Charing in February for jockey Charlie Marshall.

Finally up there are two divisions of the Maiden race for horses six years and over, which looks to hold plenty of talent of the future. Suggestions in the first could be A Tipple Or Two (Caroline Keevil), Businessman for trainer Les Jefford, Grey Getaway owned and trained by Matt Hampton, and Some Boy McCoy for the formidable Alan Hill team. Whilst in the second division, I’m Wiser Now (Sally Randell) and Starsky (Tom Malone) should go well judged on previous place form.

Organisers at the course would like to thank all who have helped and supported getting the event together, along with support staff on the day which include the essential Doctor team of Suzannah Hoult and Lee Humphreys, also the vet team led by James Bosley, Graham Potts, Nigel Woodford and Philip Brown. Sponsorship has come in the way of Banner funds, and the team would like to thank all those involved who have contributed, these include WBW Solicitors, Stephens & Scown Solicitors, Symonds & Sampson Estate/Land Agent, Cornish Mutual, Independent Agri-parts Co, Malcolm Pring and Sidmouth Scaffolding. Also huge thanks go to landowners Andrew and Della Carter.

Live streaming will be available via the Devon & Cornwall Point-to-Point Facebook page at facebook.com/PointingDC/Live and website.

Some bookmakers will be offering a betting service by phoning them and opening up an account. Full details will be on the Devon & Cornwall Point-to-Point website or visiting https://pointingdc.co.uk/2020/east-devon-point-to-point-telephone-betting/

Participants (Green Zone) and Owners (Amber Zone) will need to apply for tickets and complete a health declaration to be allowed to enter the course. The tickets can be obtained from http://www.pointtopoint.co.uk

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Cornelius Lysaght TO LEAD DEVON & CORNWALL LIVE STREAM PRESENTATION TEAM

Cornelius Lysaght
Cornelius Lysaght

Internationally known horse racing broadcaster Cornelius Lysaght will head up the Devon & Cornwall live streaming presenting team when the 2020/2021 point-to-point season gets under way with the East Devon races at Ottery St Mary on Saturday 24th October, writes Granville Taylor.

With the meeting set to take place behind closed doors (BCD), the Devon & Cornwall area organisers work during the extended close season looks to have paid off. Anticipating the likelihood of racing BCD, the committee have used part of a £10.000 grant from Totnes and Bridgetown Racing Company Ltd to purchase live streaming equipment, and the area, with the approval of the British Horseracing Authority and the Point-to-Point Authority, is set to be the first in the UK to broadcast all their 25 meetings in the area for the coming season.

Announcing the initiative, Frank Yeo, Area Chairman said, “It is hoped this new venture will be able to bring the atmosphere and excitement of point-to-point racing to everyone at home. We are delighted that Cornelius Lysaght, with nearly 30 years experience as BBC Racing Correspondent, will be the lead presenter.”

The live streaming programme will include coverage of all the races, plus pre-race and post-race information, interviews and analysis. The long established West Country Videos team will be operating two cameras at each meeting.

Frank Yeo added, “We are very grateful to all those who have helped us get this off the ground, especially Totnes and Bridgetown Races Company Ltd, whose generous £10.000 will also boost race sponsorship in these difficult times.”

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Point-To-Point Authority SEPTEMBER 2020 NEWSLETTER UPDATE

The Point-To-Point Authority have issued an updated newsletter details the latest processes and procedures that everyone will need to undertaken to access a Point-To-Point course whilst we are at level 4 status.

The Newsletter also unfortunately announces that our opening fixture, the East Devon Races fixture at Bishops Court on the 24th October will be run behind closed doors.

Included are updates on:

  • – Preregistration
  • – Zoning
  • – Amenities
  • – Bookies
  • – Paddock
  • – Behind Closed Doors fixtures

Downloads linked from the Point-To-Point Authority Newsletter

  • RQC Application Form
  • Riders Sponsorship Scheme Application Form
  • Hunter Certificate Application Form
  • PPA General Instruction (PPAGI1)
  • Regulatory Changes for 2020/21
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Early season and 2020-21 fixture list confirmed

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Following a meeting on 16 July, the PPA Board has agreed that the proposed early season programme of point-to-points should go ahead.  

The decision was not taken lightly, particularly as there are several factors which cannot as yet be fully quantified.  However, on the balance of probability, given present progress at both national and sporting levels, and more specifically racing under Rules, it is believed that point to pointing will be able to start in October, hopefully on Saturday 24 at Bishops Court in East Devon.

The full provisional fixture list for 2020-21 (subject to BHA approval) can be downloaded here, but the following fixtures are planned for the early season:

24 Oct – East Devon at Bishops Court
25 Oct – Ledbury at Maisemore Park
1 Nov – Kimblewick at Kimble
8 Nov – The Wheatland at Chaddesley Corbett
15 Nov – South East Hunts Club at Charing
15 Nov – Dunsmore Racing Club at Dunsmore

The favourable response to the owner/trainer survey that was circulated earlier this month combined with the general progress made on Covid-19, and the possible losses to pointing if we did not make an early start, helped to make the PPA Board’s decision.

Of course, there may localised Covid-19 spikes between now and October, and indeed at any stage.  To that end protocols have been written for the fixtures at varying levels at which they can be run, including racing behind closed doors. The sport emphatically does not wish to race without spectators, and we certainly hope we do not have to. However, it is important to plan for all eventualities and to provide opportunities for the sport’s participants, whilst ensuring it is financially viable for the fixture. 

Click here to download the full 2020/21 provisional fixture list.
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PPA June 2020 E-Newsletter
PPA June E-Newsletter is out now!In this latest edition, we update you on some of the key news and happenings in the point-to-point world, as plans progress for the 2020/21 season. This month we have for you:

– Update from Peter Wright
– BHA Integrity Education
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GRANVILLE’S REMINISCENCES – EAST DEVON

GRANVILLE’S REMINISCENCES

EAST DEVON

“How like a winter hath my absence been from thee….”

William Shakespeare, Shakespeare’s Sonnets

The East Devon lost their fixture at Bishop’s Court, Ottery St Mary on 1st March this year due to the very wet spell – and any hopes of a re-arrangement went the same way. They did not even get to the coronavirus season.

Point-to-points organised by the East Devon Hunt have had various homes over the years. I have a record of the 1933 meeting being held at Ottery St Mary, I guess not at the current track? From 1934 the old form books show the meeting varying between Clyst St Mary and Clyst Honiton. Quite a few familiar names graced those cards. The meeting on 15th April 1936 saw horses running in the Members’ ridden by Norman Down and Jack Cann (fathers of Chris and Grant respectively).

On 19th May 1951 the point-to-point book for that year shows the venue as Dunnabridge near Princetown, which was where Mr Spooner’ Harriers raced. I suspect this was a one-off postponement due to the wet spring that year.

The fixtures between 1965 and 1968 were held at Stafford Cross where the Axe Vale now race. On 12th April 1969 the races moved to Hayes Barton, Clyst Honiton, with Chris Down winning the opening hunt race on Candid Secret.

A left handed track that suited stayers, Clyst Honiton remained the East Devon’s home until the final fixture there in 1978. Bishops Court, Ottery St Mary hosted the action on Oliver Carter’s farm for the first time on April 4th 1979

If you will forgive a few personal memories, my first experience of the Clyst Honiton course was on Wednesday 3rd April 1975, having travelled on from the previous day’s busy meeting of the Heythrop at their excellent old Fox Farm track, near Stow-on-the-Wold. I had seen the promising amateur jockey Nicky Henderson (turned out to be a better trainer than a jockey) ride a winner called Road Race trained by Jenny Pitman at Fox Farm on that day. The Tuesday fixtures at Fox Farm were classics at that time, with the Lord Ashton of Hyde Cup over four miles the feature.

I had worked for David Coulton’s Pointer Form Guide (as I still do today) for a few seasons by then, as well as covering some meetings for the old Sporting Chronicle and the Sporting Life (Michael Williams). I also covered a few meetings for Horse and Hound (Hugh Condry) and was a regular contributor to Ray Gould’s short lived form book Hunterguide. My long association with the Hunter Chasers and Point-to-Pointers form book was in its early days, taking me to most of the Midlands tracks. At that time the book was under the editorship of Geoffrey Sale and Iain MacKenzie. If I remember correctly Charles Lockyer and Maurice Maude provided press coverage for the local point-to-points in Devon & Cornwall

The race card for that 1975 meeting of the East Devon stated that the meeting took place at Clyst Honiton by kind permission of the Church Commisioners. I cannot remember seeing any clergy on that day 45 years ago.

RESULTS:

EAST DEVON at Clyst Honiton; 3rd April 1975; Going Good to soft

HUNT RACE

1 Fracto Nimbus (Chris Down)

2 Smart Lad (Peter Slade)

3 Phantom Boy (Ray Alford)

12 ran; 15l; 3l; 6m 50s SP 2-1 owner; KJ Reed

MEN’S OPEN

1 Rich Rose (Richard Miller)

2 Ben Dene (Charles Micklem)

3 Weather Permitting (Ron Hodges)

17 ran; neck; 10l; 6m 47s SP 2-1 owner; MR Churches

ADJACENT HUNTS MODERATE

1 Otter Way (Martyn Keenor)

2 Faberstown (Ray Alford)

3 Wentworth Treasure (Charles Micklem)

11 ran; 1l; 3l; 6m 42s SP 4-5 owner OJ Carter

LADIES’ OPEN

1 Galloway Fabulous (Miss Katie Halswell)

2 Beaumel (Mrs H Oliver)

3 Dialstone (Miss S Richards)

16 ran; 2l; 3l; 6m 44s SP3-1 owner JW Reddaway

MAIDEN

1 Clock Corner (Ron Treloggen)

2 Capelena (Chris Down)

3 In Again (Frank Ryall)

18 ran; head; 2l; 7m 00s SP 4-5 owner MC Pipe

Looking back now, this meeting attracted some of the best horses and jockeys of the era. We didn’t realise it then, but a future Whitbread Gold Cup winner was on show that day. Otter Way, in Oliver Carter’s familiar white with red hooped sleeves, was a top class point-to-pointer and hunter chaser who went on to win the Whitbread Gold Cup at Sandown in 1976 ridden by Jeff King. Otter Way also won the Horse and Hound Cup at Stratford twice. Grant Cann rode him in 1976 and he won that same race again in 1982 with A J Wilson in the saddle.

He must have been a certainty for the East Devon Moderate race in 1974! The runner up on that occasion was Faberstown (Ray Alford), who was a consistent pointer and unlucky not to beat Otter Way after making a bad mistake three out. Wentworth Treasure ran his usual game race to finish third, just ahead of the useful mare Lady Christine.

The Men’s Open winner Rich Rose was a top class pointer who won 18 times in all for his owner/ trainer Max Churches. He had expert assistance from the saddle in two-times champion point-to-point rider Richard Miller. He was all out to beat the ill fated Ben Dene. Weather Permitting was well held in third under Ron Hodges, but went on to give his owner/trainer Martin Pipe his sole success in the saddle at Bishopsleigh the following year.

Martin Pipe records his sole success aboard Weather Permitting in 1975
Martin Pipe records his sole success aboard Weather Permitting in 1975 source: http://www.davidpipe.com

Galloway Fabulous turned out to be one of the most reliable and consistent Ladies’ pointers of the decade. He was described in the annual as “ultra game, a fine jumper and almost invincible in Ladies’ class.” Mr Reddaway’s gelding eventually retired with a total of 30 wins and 24 places to his credit (including a hunter chase). He won six races at 13. Beaumel was in the twilight of his career having won 22 races from 1967 onwards. He was a fine jumper and stayer. Dialstone ran his best race of the season and had every chance until weakening at the last.

Fracto Nimbus won the Hunt race unchallenged given an enterprising ride by Chris Down, who went on to finish runner up on Capelena in the concluding Maiden. That Maiden race was won in a desperate finish by Martin Pipe’s Clock Corner ridden by a young Ron Treloggen. The winner was written up perhaps unfairly as, “Ungenuine and made heavy weather of winning at the 43rd attempt”. John Cork’s Capelena was however the future star. She was a small mare who relished soft ground and long trips. I remember seeing her win over four miles at the Cheltenham hunter chase evening meeting a couple of years later, and she subsequently bred good winners including Elver Season. Frank Ryall’s mount In Again, who was third, was owned by my dear friend, the late Peter Wakeham, who will be known to many for his commentaries in the area for many years.

I drive past Exeter Airport on the A30 on my way to Devon & Cornwall meetings nowadays. I often think back to that day nearly half a century ago, a memorable afternoon on a long since abandoned point-to-point course nestling in the fields just behind the airport.