Fast ground and sunshine a joy to behold at Easter Pony Racing
Faster ground and sunshine have been rarely seen at point to points so far this season but the combination ensured close finishes to the pony racing at the East Cornwall meeting at Great Trethew.
First pony races under orders on Sunday
The first Devon and Cornwall point to point pony races of the season take place on Sunday, Feb 3 at the Mid Devon point to point at Black Forest Lodge.
Lovetheraces.com focuses on Nick Scholfield
Nick Scholfield is a young jockey going places over Jumps and the West Country-based rider, who has already surpassed his previous best tally this season, booted home Melodic Rendezvous for his first ever Grade 1 winner at Sandown on Saturday. We caught up with him afterwards to discuss his season so far…
Season ends with action packed awards night
Devon and Cornwall pony race riders, parents and organisers enjoyed an end of season presentation evening at Exeter racecourse. The evening featured a video review of the season courtesy of Jeff Guyett, a filmshow of riders and their ponies in non-racing activities and a quiz with a £50 Harley Equestrian voucher prize organised and sponsored by Colin and Karyn Heard. It was set up as the sport lost its annual finals when Torrington Farmers’ point to point was cancelled and the area awards are normally presented after racing there.
Pony racing at Newton Abbot this Sunday
There is a chance to catch top jockeys of the future in action at Newton Abbot races on Sunday, July 22, as two Charles Owen series races will be held at the end of the normal card.
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