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Topic: Point to point racing

	Point-to-point - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Point to point racing, a form of horse race
		Point-to-point transit, a route structure common among low-fare airlines, which involves direct transit between cities served, in contrast to the hub-and-spoke model used by major carriers
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	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Point-to-point (115 words)

	United Kingdom horse-racing
		Additionally there is another form of racing which is run on an altogether more informal and ad hoc basis known as point to point racing[?].
		Point to point is a form of steeplechasing for amateur riders.
		It, like professional racing, is nevertheless run under the auspices of the regulator for horse-racing in the United Kingdom, the Jockey Club, an arm of the British Horseracing Board[?].
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/un/United_Kingdom_horse-racing.html (120 words)

	The Jockey Club- Point to Point-brief history (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The Rules and prize money were similar but the main difference was that, although there was no charge for admission to point to points, hunts holding bona fida fixtures were empowered by the NH Committee to hold their meetings over an enclosed course and charge a modest admission fee to each member of the public.
		Another major rule change was that hunts were allowed to run their open races off the 12st mark, as opposed to 12st7lbs, provided that winners of an open Point to Point or a race under NH rules within the current and preceding seasons, carried a 7lb penalty.
		This rule proved successful in Point to Point racing as it reduced the number of races that had to be abandoned, and was then successfully transferred to National Hunt racing.
	www.thejockeyclub.co.uk /point/history.html (1503 words)

	Offshore powerboat racing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Offshore powerboat racing is racing by large, ocean-going powerboats, typically point-to-point racing.
		Probably the largest, most powerful racing machines of all, the extreme expense of the boats and the fuel required to participate make it an expensive and elite sport.
		In the USA offshore powerboat racing is split between the SBI / APBA / UIM races and the OSS races.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Offshore_powerboat_racing (231 words)

	Bluffers Guide to Point to Pointing
		Point to point racing is not open to professionals and most jockeys own and ride their own horses.
		To be a Point to Point jockey, you must be at least 16 years old and have a Riders' Qualification Certificate which certifies that you are affililated with a hunt in some way and have paid fees accordingly.
		To be eligible to race, a horse must be a minimum of five years old and have a 'Hunter Certificate' which is obtainable from the hunt secretary and is evidence that the horse has been hunting at least four times during the season.
	www.pressbox.co.uk /detailed/Health/Bluffers_Guide_to_Point_to_Pointing_22341.html (694 words)

	Learn about horse racing
		Wagering on the outcome of horse races has been an integral part of the appeal of the sport since prehistory and today is the sole reason horse racing has survived as a major professional sport.
		The conditions under which the horse will be racing include the quality of the competition in the race, the distance of the race, the type of racing surface (dirt or grass), and the current state of that surface (fast, sloppy, and so on).
		The first tracks for harness racing were constructed in the first decade of the 19th century, and by 1825 harness racing was an institution at hundreds of country fairs across the nation.
	www.mondobet.com /horseracing/index.cfm (2088 words)

	Point To Point Introduction (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Point to Point racing which is ran by The Irish National Hunt Steeplechase Committee has often been described as the lifeblood of the racing industry in Ireland, with good reason.
		Equally a large number of those who support racing as spectators – particular at National Hunt meetings – saw their first ever race at a Point to Point meeting.
		Point to Point horses are also important in terms of the continuing worldwide reputation of Irish horses.
	www.turfclub.ie /pointintro.htm (234 words)

	Cedar Point Yacht Club
		Located in Westport, Connecticut, Cedar Point Yacht Club is a membership of sailors and their families who share a common interest in sailboat racing.
		CPYC is a participatory club with racing, social, cruising, and other sailing related activities which appeal to sailors of different skills, experience, and interests.
		Race training in both team racing and fleet racing in Club 420s (boats supplied) on weekday afternoons in spring and fall.
	www.cedarpointyc.org /DesktopDefault.aspx?tabindex=2&tabid=15 (531 words)

	Point to Point horse racing, South West - Equine Tourism
		Racing begins with the confined at 2pm where Woollacott could be on board last season’s leading novice Polligana while Harris may ride Replacement Pet who finished third in a mixed open at Upcott Cross a couple of weeks ago.
		Racing got off to a shaky start at the idyllic location after the paramedics had double booked themselves, but at the last minute a second crew stepped in and the action got under way an hour late.
		The Pegasus Club Race is one of the oldest in the country, having first run in 1895, and Mark Treneer’s Itworked was the two and a half length winner under Mary McCarthy.
	www.equinetourism.co.uk /equineestablishments/pointtopoint.htm (8649 words)

	The Kingdom - 2003/10/30: Horse Racing: Point to Point back in Cork
		CORK born National Hunt jockey, Norman Williamson, shocked the racing public during the week when he announced his retirement from the saddle, at the relatively young age of 34 due to problems with discs in his neck.
		He won 1268 races in a splendid career and was a leading rider at Cheltenham in 1995 where he had four winners, including Master Oats in the Gold cup and Alderbrook in the Champion Hurdle.
		Point to point racing is the shop window for National Hunt racing as many Cheltenham and Gold Cup winners have come from the point to point fields over the years.
	archives.tcm.ie /thekingdom/2003/10/30/story11219.asp (852 words)

	The Jockey Club-Point to Point (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Point to Point racing is steeplechasing for amateurs.
		It is run under the sanction and regulations of the Jockey Club while each Meeting is run at a local level by a Hunt or recognised Point to Point Club, under the jurisdiction of the Point to Point Owners' and Riders' Association (PPORA), and the Point to Point Secretaries' Association (PPSA).
		Most races are run over 3 miles with a minimum of 18 fences to be jumped, although there are a few longer races (up to 4 miles) and a small number of 2 mile races for maidens.
	www.thejockeyclub.co.uk /point/point.html (427 words)

	The Virtual FormGuide - Media Releases - Racing Victoria Launches Specialist Racing Strategy
		The introduction of the ‘Community Racing Scheme’ which will assist clubs in meeting the cost of providing customer infrastructure, enhancing the appeal of destinations and the visitor experience to race meetings.
		"Picnic racing clubs provide an avenue for direct participation in racing, by volunteers who are dedicated to Victorian racing and provide valuable pathways for trainers and riders into the ranks of the professionals, should they so choose," Mr Pandazopoulos said.
		The Easter long weekend is a significant one on the Picnic Racing calendar with popular meetings being held at Healesville (Saturday 10 April) and Balnarring (Monday 12 April).
	www.virtualformguide.com /cgi-bin/tvf/displaynewsitem.pl?20040408rvl.txt (566 words)

	The Cotswold Hunt Point-to-Point Articles 2006
		The distance of the race and the stiff uphill finish should all be in his favour so expect Cotswold supporters to raise the roof if he is successful.
		John was back in the winners enclosure a few races later when Ban Dubh provided the Naunton trainer with her second success of the afternoon in Division I of the 2 1/2 mile Maiden.
		Racing often mirrors life and is full of ups and downs and we all know that the De Lisle Wells family has suffered from the latter in recent weeks, so a big cheer went up when Ban Dubh was announced as the winner.
	www.chunt.org /racingarticles.htm (2837 words)

	Telegraph \| Sport \| Point-To-Point Preview: Spotlight falls on novices
		It is emphasised that this a "one off" experiment - telephone entries are normally barred - which should not be regarded as a trial run for some sort of centralised entry system for point-to-points.
		However, the results of the experiment will surely be studied with interest by secretarys of the season's other 205 meetings, particularly as owners entering horses for Cottenham races will also be able to pay their entry fees by credit card.
		Most other rule changes are of the 'tidying up' variety, but it was intriguing to learn that raceday stewards are to be instructed to appoint one of their number to study runners towards the rear of races so that they can look out for possible non-triers.
	www.telegraph.co.uk /sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2003/12/23/shpoin23.xml&sSheet=/sport/2003/12/23/ixhors.html (660 words)

	The Kingdom - 2003/11/20: Horse Racing: Kanturk Duhallow Point to Point
		The Kingdom - 2003/11/20: Horse Racing: Kanturk Duhallow Point to Point
		TCM Archives > The Kingdom > 2003/11/20 > Horse Racing: Kanturk Duhallow Point to Point
		The Kanturk Duhallow committee are now preparing for their next Point to Point meeting which takes place at Dromahane on January 1, 2004, the opening meeting of the year.
	archives.tcm.ie /thekingdom/2003/11/20/story11451.asp (550 words)

	POINT-TO-POINTPOINT-TO-POINTPOINT-TO-POINTPOINT-TO-POINT
		Point-to-point racing is a significant fundraiser and community-contact project for many hunts.
		These race meets normally include routine races (flat, hurdle/brush, and timber) and hunt-team relays as well as novelties such as terrier races, mule races, and/or draft-cross races.
		The jockey in the middle managed to hang on for the finish of this '98 race.
	www.foxhunting.freeservers.com /PgsLexicon/ptp.html (55 words)

	Point-to-Point
		To qualify to race in a Point-to-Point a horse must have been hunted a minimum of four times in the current hunting season.
		Point-to-Point horses, when their racing careers are finished, go on to spend many years as hunters.
		The amateur status and "country' feel of point to point would finish if it managed to survive in some form after a ban.
	www.foxhunters.net /events/point.htm (398 words)

	POINT-TO-POINT Racing by furlongtogo.co.uk - Thoughtful intelligent race reading. A horse for every race, every day !!!.
		Whether it be "the race of the day" or a small prize round the gaffs, we will attempt to use our knowledge of the formbook to highlight the fancied horses participating each day and their
		Hopefully this 'second opinion' provides you with a winner or two each day, or even reinforces your own view on a particular may even convince you to back some of those horses which we feel are the "ones to fear", or have decent each-way claims.
		The Talking Point also have a premium rate number where you can find out the results on the day (after 6:30pm I believe it is).
	www.btinternet.com /~andrew.algar/ptp.htm (645 words)

	Preparing for the point-to-point season - Horse&Hound online
		A certificate stating that the qualification regulations have been met must be obtained from the master of the hunt and registered at the Racing Calendar Office at Weatherbys, at a cost of £48.68, before the horse can be entered.
		One RQC entitles you to ride in a maximum of three hunt races, in which case the "cap" would be made to the host hunt on each occasion.
		Both the RQC and the MRB have to be lodged with the declarations clerk on the day of racing and collected at the end of the meeting.
	www.horseandhound.co.uk /competitionnews/395/60391.html (673 words)

	Racing-Europe - Who We Are
		Virginia, along with Maryland and southeastern Pennsylvania, is also the home of the U.S.’s largest concentration of steeplechase and point to point racing, where the horses race not only over jumps but over courses laid out across the countryside, following the natural contours of the land.
		Here I will simply say that it combines all the quality, speed, and glamor of American flat racing with the spacious, beautiful environments and atmospheres I’ve come to value in steeplechase and point to point racing in mid-Atlantic America.
		I’ve analyzed the European racing calendar to determine the times of year when the most good racing can be fit into multi-stop trips of less than two weeks’ duration.
	www.racing-europe.com /whoweare.htm (926 words)

	AVault \| PC \| Dirt Track Racing Review (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		There is such a large and diverse audience for virtual racing that there always seems to be room for one more type of competition.
		This is the only offering so far to replicate a popular, yet not widely known, form of racing in the U.S., with over 700 tracks across the country run by the International Motor Contest Association that endorses this title.
		Quick race seems to have been thrown in almost as a practice mode, as the heart of DTR is its career option.
	www.avault.com /reviews/review_temp.asp?game=dirttr (367 words)

	'Point-to-Pointing'; Winter's Rural Sport
		Indeed, the sport of steeplechasing originates from the hunters' practice of racing across the countryside from one church steeple to the next; literally from "point to point".
		Most meetings are organized by local hunts, and these one-day weekend events bring out the local gentry and their ladies in force, particularly when members of the Royal Family are either attending or competing.
		Prince Charles has raced in his earlier years, as did the late Duke of Windsor when he was Prince of Wales.
	www.suite101.com /article.cfm/food_travel_UK/88142 (461 words)

	CHARTER OF UK.SPORT.HORSERACING.POINT-TO-POINT (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Discussion topics will include the organisation of point-to-point meetings by local committees, the making of entries to such meetings, breeding, running and riding plans, results and betting, exchanges of views and information relating to the sport by and from participants, spectators and others with and interest in the sport.
		In the absence of a specific newsgroup covering point-to-point in the Republic of Ireland, discussion of matters appertaining to point-to-point racing in that country will also be welcome.
		Please note that this exclusion relates to subject matter, not people, and posters from around the globe are welcome to participate in or initiate discussion of UK- relevant topics.
	www.usenet.org.uk /uk.sport.horseracing.point-to-point.html (281 words)

	Steeple Chasing Is an Exciting Kind of Race Involving Sprinting and Jumping Obstacles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Steeple chasing is also known as point to point riding, and it is one of the most thrilling and exciting facets of horse racing to watch as well as to bet on.
		Steeple chasing can also be one of the most dangerous and stressful types of races for both the horse and the rider to participate in.
		Steeple chasing, or point to point racing, was given its name in quite an obvious manner.
	www.horsebettingnotes.com /horse-racing-steeplechase.shtml (376 words)

	Pointing South East - South East Point to Point Supporters Club Page
		The South East Point to Point Supporters Club was formed - 'to support the sport of Point-to-Pointing and in particular in the South East Area.'
		If you follow point-to-point racing in the South East then you really ought to be a member.
		Sponsors of awards to all race winners in the South East area.
	www.pointingse.co.uk /Septpsc.htm (387 words)

	Point to Point articles in The Joy of Horses Magazine
		The races are confined to horses that have been regularly hunted with a recognised pack of hounds, and a certificate must be obtained from the Master of the Hounds stating that this has taken place.
		An important point to note is that nowadays women and men compete in races at the same weight (12 stone 8 lbs; 80 kg).
		In Ladies' races, often the fastest race of the day due to this factor, all riders carry 11 stone (70 kg).
	www.thejoyofhorses.com /july98/p2p.htm (634 words)

	The trials and tribulations of a camera club photographer: Cottenham Point-to-Point
		Yesterday was supposed to see the second Point-to-Point racing of the season at the local racecourse.
		Due to all the snow that fell at the end of last week it was abandoned.
		I still haven't got round to processing the films that I shot at the last race, although I'm hoping to get into the darkroom this evening and sort that out.
	www.bobarnott.com /photos/archives/000140.html (180 words)

	Calendar of Events: Point-to-Point Sponsor Packages
		Network among horsemen, Winterthur Trustees, and other invited guests who leave their picnic baskets at home and experience a the camaraderie of watching the races from the best vantage point on the grounds.
		Racing horses fly past the tent as you, your clients, and your colleagues join the Director’s invited guests and dine on a sumptuous lunch.
		Showcase one of Wilmington’s greatest traditions for your guests from the perfect vantage point of Corporate Knoll, situated on the north course of the races.
	www.winterthur.org /calendar/point_to_point.asp?sub=sponsor_packages (357 words)

	Thoroughbred Racing and Equine Partnerships - West Point Thoroughbreds, Inc.
		West Point Thoroughbreds believes each and every one of its investors should experience an unfiltered experience that is as similar to owning their own horses as possible.
		West Point Thoroughbreds strives to provide its partners with open access to their horses and trainers on a daily basis, when available.
		In addition, the several members of West Point Thoroughbreds’; talented staff are readily available to answer any questions or inquiries one might have regarding the horses, upcoming races, new opportunities or upcoming WPT events.
	www.westpointtb.com (299 words)

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