Warwickshire's best turn their shoulder to the wheel
Two trainers from the Croome area were in fine form at yesterday's Jumps double-header from Uttoxeter and Worcester. Olly Murphy flexed...
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Peter McNeile
- Jul 28, 2021
- 3 min
English trainers plunder Scotland and are welcomed
Perth is Britain's most northerly racecourse, and for a majority of trainers based in the South or Midlands, the trip north just goes on...
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Peter McNeile
- Jul 14, 2021
- 2 min
Kinnersley is a winner magnet
Any long time follower of racing will always respond to the name of Kinnersley with the utmost respect and a hint of nostalgia. Every...
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Peter McNeile
- Jun 16, 2021
- 2 min
Jumping's finest continue the trend in the Ascot Stakes
Don't you just love it when when of our Jumps trainers has one over on their Flat counterparts to scoop a big prize during the summer? I...
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Peter McNeile
- Jun 9, 2021
- 3 min
Season all but over? Cheer up with Aintree 2021 highlights
When the Point-to-Point season concludes this season, I normally weep a tear or two, knowing I'll have to wait a whole summer until the...
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Peter McNeile
- Jun 4, 2021
- 3 min
How to put Hollywood gloss on Chepstow in December
Dream Horse is Hollywood's latest take on the horseracing scene, following the wonderful story of Dream Alliance, brought up on a Welsh...
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Peter McNeile
- Jun 1, 2021
- 2 min
Ellis bags Skinner's Final in valuable Stratford finale
There are certain set piece events in the Point-to-Point calendar each season, which of course include each of the three Foxhunter Chases...
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Peter McNeile
- May 19, 2021
- 2 min
Andrews and Tufnell tussle for Crudwell honours
Today's Crudwell Cup at Warwick produced a tensely fought finish between established champion lady rider Gina Andrews and new boy Albi...
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Peter McNeile
- Apr 29, 2021
- 3 min
Two top riders to emulate
The chase for the Jockeys' title was a captivating feature of the final weeks of the National Hunt season just concluded. The whole thing...
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Peter McNeile
- Apr 19, 2021
- 1 min
One More Fleurie gives Williams something to look forward to as Lady Dudley Cup heads eastward
Ian Williams may have developed another flagbearer in good quality Jumps races in One More Fleurie, pillar-to-post winner of the CPS...
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Pete Mansell
- Apr 13, 2021
- 4 min
Shelfield is well received on its debut
After years of time, money and effort the Croome & West Warwickshire staged their first meeting at Shelfield Park on Sunday afternoon....
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Pete Mansell
- Apr 6, 2021
- 4 min
Shelfield entries foretell a competitive debut for new course
The Croome & West Warwickshire Point-to-Point will always be associated with Ryalls Court, Upton-upon-Severn, the meeting's home for over...
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Peter McNeile
- Mar 29, 2021
- 2 min
Skeltons aren't for stopping
Reading this, you could be forgiven for thinking I'd duplicated my post of 5 days ago, but no, Dan and Harry Skelton enjoyed another...
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Peter McNeile
- Mar 24, 2021
- 2 min
Skelton and Murphy lead the way as normal service is resumed
It was Warwickshire all the way today as between them Dan Skelton and Olly Murphy cleaned up at two of the three Jumps fixtures staged in...
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Peter McNeile
- Mar 16, 2021
- 2 min
Name your best Stayers Hurdle winner of the last 20 years
There’s nothing more guaranteed to get racing fans talking than making a list of Cheltenham greats. There have been some brilliant...
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Peter McNeile
- Mar 8, 2021
- 2 min
Warwickshire's topping the charts
On Friday, I wrote that Ian Williams' horses were coming into form. It's a funny thing, but success breeds success. The wellness of a...
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Peter McNeile
- Mar 5, 2021
- 3 min
Ian Williams returns to form
The story of Warwickshire horses flying the National Hunt flag has been dominated by the Skelton and Murphy stables this year. But it...
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Peter McNeile
- Mar 2, 2021
- 2 min
Tom Ellis is on fire in hunter chases
Tom Ellis is no stranger to success between the flags or indeed under Rules. He and wife Gina are wedded to each other, and the job! From...
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Peter McNeile
- Feb 26, 2021
- 1 min
Shelfield Park runs later in new fixture list reappraisal
Shelfield Park will race on a new date in 2021, yet still without spectators, following yet another publication of the fixture list for...
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Peter McNeile
- Feb 23, 2021
- 1 min
Pointing set to resume at end of March
Following the Prime Minister’s Announcement yesterday, the Point-to-Point Authority is planning to restart the sport in week commencing...
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