THE DAY'S RACING
More details about racing on the day
PONY RACING
THE PINEWOOD SCHOOL 1st PONY RACE | 2.25pm
For 138cm Ponies and Under OPEN Race - 7f
Sponsored by Pinewood School, Bourton
Cup and Prizes presented by Pinewood School
Memento to the winner, kindly donated by Deacons of Swindon
Best Turned Out Pony – prize kindly donated by Compton Beauchamp Estates
A Memento to the first Old Berks Pony Club Member past the post – kindly donated by Henry & Louise Allenby
THE PINEWOOD SCHOOL 2nd PONY RACE | 2:45pm
For 148cm Ponies and Under, OPEN - 7f
Sponsored by Pinewood School, Bourton
Cup and Prizes presented by Pinewood School
Memento to the winner, kindly donated by Deacons of Swindon
Best Turned Out Pony – prize kindly donated Compton Beauchamp Estates
A Memento to the first Old Berks Pony Club Member past the post – kindly donated by Henry & Louise Allenby
PONY RACING ENTRIES
ENTRIES CLOSE: SUNDAY 21st MARCH 2027
ONLINE: www.ponyracingauthority.co.uk
SECRETARY: Bobby Hall
Contact on 07733 314326 or bobbycshall@gmail.com
PONIES MAY NOT BE LED TO THE START. A HUNT ESCORT WILL BE PROVIDED.
MAIN RACING
1ST RACE | 1:15 pm
The Charles Russell Speechlys MAIDEN Race, 12st - 3 miles
Safety Factor 14
For THE OWEN WILLIAMS CHALLENGE CUP and Mementoes to the winning Owner and Rider.
PRIZE MONEY
1st £600, 2nd £400, 3rd £200
Prize for the Best Turned Out Horse kindly donated by Compton Beauchamp Estates
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2ND RACE | 1:50pm
The PPA & Jockey Club Hands and Heels Series CONDITIONS Race (Level 2) for Novice Riders, 12st - 3 miles
Safety Factor 16
For THE GEORGE COLLIER CHALLENGE CUP and Mementoes to the wining Owner and Rider
PRIZE MONEY
1st £600, 2nd £400, 3rd £200
Prize for the Best Turned Out Horse kindly donated by Compton Beauchamp Estates
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Riders will be awarded points for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th place resulting in a PPA National Champion Award winner; for riders who, up to 1st October 2026, have won not more than ten races under the Rules of any recognised Racing Authority (including Point-to-Points).
PENALTIES
For each win on or since 1st October 2025 in a Steeple Chase or Hurdle race under the rules of any recognised Racing Authority (Point-to-Points excepted) to carry 7lb extra; for each win in an Open Point-to-Point in this period to carry 5lb extra; and for each win in a Conditions race at the same level or higher in this period to carry 5lb extra. Maximum penalty is 10lb. Penalties are cumulative. In Conditions races Level 2 once a horse's penalties exceed 10lb they are no longer eligible and cannot run.
3RD RACE | 3:30pm
The Luck Greayer Shipping Bloodstock MIXED OPEN Race, 11st 7lb - 3 miles
Safety Factor 16
For THE LOCKINGE CHALLENGE CUP and Mementoes to the winning Owner and Rider
PRIZE MONEY
1st £700, 2nd £500, 3rd £300
Prize for the Best Turned Out Horse kindly donated by Compton Beauchamp Estates
ALLOWANCES
Riders who, prior to the Thursday before the date of this Point-to-Point Steeplechase, have not ridden more than 10 winners under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority, Point-to-Point Steeplechases or Arabian Horse Races; 5lb.
PENALTIES
Penalties apply for wins on or since 1st October 2026 in an eligible Steeplechase or Hurdle race under the Rules of any recognised Racing Authority (Point-to-Points excepted) or in a Men's, Ladles or Mixed Open Point-to-Point; for one such win 3lb extra; for two such wins 5lb; for three or more such wins 7lb; maximum total penalty to be carried is 7lb.
4TH RACE | 4:05pm
The Arkell's PPORA Club Members RESTRICTED Race, 12st - 2m about 5f
Safety Factor 12
For THE ROSEY BROOK CHALLENGE CUP and Mementoes to the winning Owner and Rider
PRIZE MONEY
1st £600, 2nd £400, 3rd £200
Prize for the Best Turned Out Horse kindly donated by Compton Beauchamp Estates
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
For horses which at starting have not won any Race under the Rules of any Recognised Racing Authority other than National Hunt Flat races or Flat races, or any Point-to-Point Steeplechase other than Maiden Races, Hunt Members Races or no more than one Restricted race. 0-110 Rated Series races are treated as a Restricted win for eligibility and penalty purposes. Owners and Riders must be an eligible member of the PPORA by declaration of the horse. To be run over approximately two miles and five furlongs.
Allowances
Riders who, prior to the Thursday before the date of this Point-to-Point Steeplechase, have not ridden more than 10 winners under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority, Point-to-Point Steeplechase or Arabian Horse Race; 5lb.
A previous winner of a Restricted or 0-110 Rated series race to carry 5lb extra.
5TH RACE | 4:40pm
The Dubarry of Ireland OBH MEMBERS, SUBSCRIBERS & FARMERS Race, 12st - 3 mile
Safety Factor 16
For THE LADIES OF THE HUNT CHALLENGE CUP donated by the late Lt Col A. W. Parsons, for the first horse past the post owned by a Subscriber. THE TOWN AND TRADE Of FARINGDON CHALLENGE CUP for the first horse past the post owned by a Farmer of the Old Berkshire country.
PRIZE MONEY
1st £600, 2nd £400, 3rd £200
Prize for the Best Turned Out Horse kindly donated by Compton Beauchamp Estates
To be ridden by Master(s), Members, Subscribers or Farmers, or their respective spouses or children, of the Old Berkshire Hunt. Or a rider that has paid a one day cap to the Old Berkshire Hunt. Riders must provide written proof.
A winner on or since 1st October 2026 in an eligible Steeplechase or Hurdle race under the Rules of any recognised Racing Authority (Point-to-Points excepted), or of a Mens, Ladies or Mixed Open Point-to-Point to carry 7lbs extra. Penalties are not cumulative,
ENTERING A RACE
RECEIVER OF ENTRIES: The Point-to-Point Racing Company Ltd
TELEPHONE: 01933 304795 (with credit/debit card payment only)
ONLINE: www.pointtopointentries.co.uk
ENTRIES CLOSE AT 12:30PM ON MONDAY 22nd MARCH 2027
HUNTER CERTIFICATE DEADLINE: 12:00 NOON ON THURSDAY 18th MARCH 2027
ENTRY FEES: £50 for a single race, £25 per additional race for same horse
SECRETARY: Lucy Cowen
FURTHER INFORMATION
BEST TURNED OUT: A prize will be given to the Groom of the Best Turned Out horse in each race
THE MATT MURPHY TROPHY will be presented for the best OBH ride of the day
A MAGNUM OF CHAMPAGNE will be presented to any Owner with two or more horses declared (to be claimed on the day)
THE COURSE WILL BE WATERED AND AGRIVATED AS NECESSARY