Shelfield Park news

Feb 51 min read

Charing marred by tragedy

West Country point-to-point rider, Keagan Kirkby, 25, has died following a fall at Charing point-to-point in Kent yesterday. His horse,...

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Peter McNeile

Jan 268 min read

Comley double lights up wet Cocklebarrow

Organisers of the Heythrop point-to-point – sponsored by Red Savannah – at Cocklebarrow on Sunday 21st January were rewarded for their...

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Peter McNeile

Dec 22, 20233 min read

Premier Magic set for Harkaway return

Racegoers are in for a mid-Festive treat at Chaddesley Corbett's Harkaway Club meeting next Thursday December 28th when Britain's number...

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Peter McNeile

Nov 28, 20234 min read

Chaddesley launches West Mercian season

It's good to be back! The West Mercian belatedly stage their first meeting of the current point to point season this Sunday December...

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Peter McNeile

Sep 20, 20231 min read

Skelton signals readiness for the big prizes

There's some pretty strong evidence to suggest the Skelton stable is winding up to full speed as this week brings rain and softer ground...

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Peter McNeile

Aug 30, 20233 min read

Obituary: Jonathan Sheppard, icon of the US steeplechasing scene

One of the greats of the US steeplechasing scene, Jonathan Sheppard, has died, aged 82 at his home in Pennsylvania. For racing fans of a...

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Three of the world's quirkiest Jump races

Peter McNeile

Aug 15, 20233 min read

Three of the world's quirkiest Jump races

Steeplechasing runs a tightrope between managing safety and a daredevil adrenalin rush of jumping big fences at speed; two opposite ends...

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US scene is no pipedream for point-to-point handlers

Peter McNeile

Jul 25, 20233 min read

US scene is no pipedream for point-to-point handlers

Remember an old TV advertisement from the 1990s for the conglomerate Hanson? The catchline was "a company from over here doing rather...

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Nicholls Jnr is a force to be reckoned with in between the flags

Peter McNeile

Jun 5, 20234 min read

Nicholls Jnr is a force to be reckoned with in between the flags

Champion trainer Paul Nicholls showed that his expertise for the craft extends from the zenith of the sport at Cheltenham to its grass...

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Peter McNeile

May 9, 20233 min read

Premier Magic adds sparkle to Cheltenham season finale

Bradley Gibbs took centre stage once again at Cheltenham on Friday during HQ's season swansong for the Hunters' evening fixture. Premier...

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Peter McNeile

May 3, 20232 min read

Ellis reaches career best at Mollington

TOM Ellis broke his own record for number of winners in a season in the trainers' championship when Master Templar triumphed at the...

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Peter McNeile

Apr 17, 20231 min read

Famous Clermont adds another Barber name to Foxhunter roll of honour

British tails were up after the Randox Foxhunter last Thursday when Famous Clermont justified considerable faith by a ready 4 3/4l win...

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Gibbs has another Foxhunter challenger in Fier Jaguen

Peter McNeile

Apr 11, 20233 min read

Gibbs has another Foxhunter challenger in Fier Jaguen

A maximum of 28 runners will face the starter in Thursday's Randox Foxhunter Chase at Aintree, the second leg of the three valuable...

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Peter McNeile

Mar 21, 20232 min read

Gibbs magics up a Foxhunter winner

Premier Magic is only the third amateur-trained horse to win the Cheltenham Foxhunter in the past 10 years. For want of a Festival...

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Peter McNeile

Dec 2, 20221 min read

Innovative International fixture stymied by fast ground conditions

Further to a course inspection at lunchtime today, it has been decided to abandon the International Racing Club meeting scheduled for...

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Peter McNeile

Nov 7, 20222 min read

Minister steps in to save LArkhill

The battle for the survival of Larkhill as a racing and equestrian venue seems to be over before it has really begun following an abrupt...

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Peter McNeile

Oct 26, 20223 min read

Larkhill under threat of closure

Britain's most popular Point-to-Point course is under threat of permanent closure at the end of 2023, which would bring to a close some...

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Peter McNeile

Oct 19, 20224 min read

Common sense prevails as Cheltenham sticks with 4 day festival

I've yet to meet any follower of the winter sport who is not delighted that sense has prevailed in the decision not to extend the...

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Peter McNeile

Sep 26, 20221 min read

Obituary: Unsung hero Pete Mansell

Pete Mansell, for 30 years the PRO for the Point-to-Point fixtures in the West Mercian Area, died suddenly over the weekend after...

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Peter McNeile

Jul 19, 20221 min read

Provisional fixture list for Pointing 2022-23

145 fixtures look set to comprise the 2022-23 season of Point-to-Point racing starting in November and concluding in early June. The...

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