Essex & suffolk hunt meet - Good friday 15th april
The Essex & Suffolk Hunt's Easter meet is a popular day out for all the family. The action starts at 12.30pm with a side saddle dash followed by pony races. The first race is at 2.10pm. In addition to numerous trade stands and food outlets there will also be a fun fair for children to enjoy and a dog show.
PLEASE NOTE: Early bird ticket prices end at midnight on Wednesday 12th April. Tickets are still available online after this point and it is encouraged that you buy your tickets in advance to speed up the entry process. Tickets are available on the gate but we can only accept cash.
Please check this page in the run up to the meet for the ground report.
12.30pm – Side Saddle Dash
1.05 – 138 cms Intermediate Pony Race
1.25 – 148 cms Novice Pony Race designed for new, local, future jockeys
1.45 – Parade of Hounds
2.10 – Members Race – all local participants
2.45 – The Oriental Club Owner-Trainer Conditions Race (Level 3)
3.20 – The Ineos Grenadier Mixed Open Race
3.55 – The PPORA Club Members Race for Novice Riders (Level 1)
4.30 – The R.J. Wilson Conditions Race (Level 2)
5.05 – The Open Maiden Race
2.30 – Dog Show judging commences. Classes are £2 to enter, money raised will be donated to the Ukraine Appeal.
Fun Class Ring
Golden oldie dog (10+ years)
Dog most like its owner
Puppy class (4 months to 1 year)
Handsomest dog
Prettiest bitch
Dog the judge would like to take home
Dog with waggiest tail
Working Dog Ring
Best working dog
Best working bitch
Puppy (4 months to 1 year)
Young handlers
Working couple
Championship
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1ST RACE - 2:10 pm The Essex & Suffolk HUNT MEMBERS, SUBSCRIBERS & FARMERS Race, 12st Safety Factor 18
For the GEOFFREY WEAR MEMORIAL CUP to the first Essex & Suffolk horse passed the post, the PHIL WEAR MEMORIAL CUP to the first Essex & Suffolk jockey passed the post and Mementoes to the winning Owner and Rider.
PRIZE MONEY 1st £200, 2nd £100, 3rd £75, 4th £50
SPECIAL CONDITIONS For horses with a current Hunter Certificate (need not be registered) issued by the Essex & Suffolk, North Norfolk Harriers or Waveney Harriers. To be ridden by those qualified to enter.
5 lbs Allowance for Novice Riders
PENALTIES None
PRIZE MONEY 1st £200, 2nd £100, 3rd £75, 4th £50
SPECIAL CONDITIONS For horses with a current Hunter Certificate (need not be registered) issued by the Essex & Suffolk, North Norfolk Harriers or Waveney Harriers. To be ridden by those qualified to enter.
5 lbs Allowance for Novice Riders
PENALTIES None
2ND RACE - 2:45 pm The Oriental Club Owner-Trainer, Race (Level 3), 12st Safety Factor 20
PRIZE MONEY 1st £170, 2nd £80, 3rd £50
SPECIAL CONDITIONS For horses which on or since 1st October 2019 have not won any race under the Rules of any recognised Racing Authority (Point-to-Points excepted), nor any Mens, Ladies or Mixed Open Point-to-Point Steeplechase. Horses are to be owned and trained within immediate family members only, who have: either no more than a total of five horses registered for current season, up to time of entry, of which only one may be trained for someone outside of the immediate family, or no more than a total of two horses registered for current season, up to time of entry, which may be partnerships or syndicated providing the Owner-Trainer is the lead name. Horses with keepers who are a licensed Trainer or have a Permit to train or have a licensed Trainer or Permit holder within their immediate family are not eligible for this race. Immediate family are only considered to be: Grandparents (Grandmother or Grandfather), Parent (Mother or Father), Child (Son or Daughter), Sibling (Brother or Sister) or spouse (Husband, Wife, Civil Partner of Co-Habitant by reason of a personal relationship). These conditions will be based on Keepers named on the first registered Hunter Certificate, unless the horse has been genuinely sold and dispensation sought.
PENALTIES For each win on or since 1st October 2019 in an Intermediate or Conditions race (to include Confned, Club Association, Service or Society Point-to-Point races, Maiden and Restricted races excepted) to carry 3lb extra. Maximum penalty to be carried is 10lb.
Penalties are cumulative.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS For horses which on or since 1st October 2019 have not won any race under the Rules of any recognised Racing Authority (Point-to-Points excepted), nor any Mens, Ladies or Mixed Open Point-to-Point Steeplechase. Horses are to be owned and trained within immediate family members only, who have: either no more than a total of five horses registered for current season, up to time of entry, of which only one may be trained for someone outside of the immediate family, or no more than a total of two horses registered for current season, up to time of entry, which may be partnerships or syndicated providing the Owner-Trainer is the lead name. Horses with keepers who are a licensed Trainer or have a Permit to train or have a licensed Trainer or Permit holder within their immediate family are not eligible for this race. Immediate family are only considered to be: Grandparents (Grandmother or Grandfather), Parent (Mother or Father), Child (Son or Daughter), Sibling (Brother or Sister) or spouse (Husband, Wife, Civil Partner of Co-Habitant by reason of a personal relationship). These conditions will be based on Keepers named on the first registered Hunter Certificate, unless the horse has been genuinely sold and dispensation sought.
PENALTIES For each win on or since 1st October 2019 in an Intermediate or Conditions race (to include Confned, Club Association, Service or Society Point-to-Point races, Maiden and Restricted races excepted) to carry 3lb extra. Maximum penalty to be carried is 10lb.
Penalties are cumulative.
3RD RACE - 3:20 pm The INEOS Grenadier MIXED OPEN Race, 11st 7lb Safety Factor 18
For the BROOKS PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY to the winning Owner, the EDGAR COOPER MEMORIAL TROPHY to the winning Rider, and mementoes to the winning Owner and Rider.
PRIZE MONEY 1st £500, 2nd £250, 3rd £150, 4th £100
ALLOWANCES Riders who, prior to the Thursday before the date of this Point-to-Point Steeplechase, have not ridden more than 5 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 2021 in an eligible Steeplechase or Hurdle race under the Rules of any recognised Racing Authority (Point-to-Points excepted) or in a Mens, Ladies 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.
PRIZE MONEY 1st £500, 2nd £250, 3rd £150, 4th £100
ALLOWANCES Riders who, prior to the Thursday before the date of this Point-to-Point Steeplechase, have not ridden more than 5 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 2021 in an eligible Steeplechase or Hurdle race under the Rules of any recognised Racing Authority (Point-to-Points excepted) or in a Mens, Ladies 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 - 3:55 pm The PPORA Club Members CONDITIONS Race (Level 1), for Novice Riders, 12st. Safety Factor 15
For the LT COL GUY BLEWITT MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CHALLENGE TROPHY to the winning Owner, the MARK LAWRENCE MEMORIAL TROPHY to the winning Jockey and mementoes to the winning Owner and Rider
PRIZE MONEY 1st £200, 2nd £100, 3rd £75, 4th £50
SPECIAL CONDITIONS For horses which on or since 1st October 2021 have not won any race under the rules of any recognised Racing Authority (Point-to-Points excepted), which are owned and ridden by current members of the PPORA; Owners and Riders must be an eligible member of the PPORA by declaration of the horse. For information on how to satisfy these conditions, please refer to www.ppora.co.uk. For riders who, up to 1st October 2021, have won not more than five races under the Rules of any recognised Racing Authority (including Point-to-Points).
PENALTIES For each win on or since 1st October 2021 in a Mens, Ladies or Mixed Open Point-to-Point to carry 5lb extra, and for each win in a Conditions race at the same Level or higher (to include Confned, Club Association, Service or Society Point-to-Point races) in this period to carry 3lb extra. Maximum penalty to be carried is 10lb.
Penalties are cumulative.
PRIZE MONEY 1st £200, 2nd £100, 3rd £75, 4th £50
SPECIAL CONDITIONS For horses which on or since 1st October 2021 have not won any race under the rules of any recognised Racing Authority (Point-to-Points excepted), which are owned and ridden by current members of the PPORA; Owners and Riders must be an eligible member of the PPORA by declaration of the horse. For information on how to satisfy these conditions, please refer to www.ppora.co.uk. For riders who, up to 1st October 2021, have won not more than five races under the Rules of any recognised Racing Authority (including Point-to-Points).
PENALTIES For each win on or since 1st October 2021 in a Mens, Ladies or Mixed Open Point-to-Point to carry 5lb extra, and for each win in a Conditions race at the same Level or higher (to include Confned, Club Association, Service or Society Point-to-Point races) in this period to carry 3lb extra. Maximum penalty to be carried is 10lb.
Penalties are cumulative.
5TH RACE - 4:30 pm The R.J. Wilson CONDITIONS Race (Level 2), 12st Safety Factor 18
For the R.J. WILSON CHALLENGE TROPHY and Mementoes to the winning Owner and Rider
PRIZE MONEY 1st £200, 2nd £100, 3rd £75, 4th £50
SPECIAL CONDITIONS For horses which on or since 1st October 2020 have not won any race under the rules of any recognised Racing Authority; nor any Point-to-Points in this period (Hunt members, Maidens and Restricted Races excepted)
PENALTIES None
PRIZE MONEY 1st £200, 2nd £100, 3rd £75, 4th £50
SPECIAL CONDITIONS For horses which on or since 1st October 2020 have not won any race under the rules of any recognised Racing Authority; nor any Point-to-Points in this period (Hunt members, Maidens and Restricted Races excepted)
PENALTIES None
6TH RACE - 5:05 pm The MAIDEN Race, 12st Safety Factor 15
For the DR. A.B. FRANEY MEMORIAL CHALLENGE TROPHY to the winning Owner and mementoes to the winning Owner and Jockey
PRIZE MONEY 1st £200, 2nd £100, 3rd £75, 4th £50
PRIZE MONEY 1st £200, 2nd £100, 3rd £75, 4th £50
Enter ONLINE at: www.pointtopointentries.co.uk up to 12:30pm on Monday 11th April.
Online entry fees added to cost of Entry Fee (£54/£29)
SECRETARY: Bridget Chamberlain Tel: 07946 113232; email: bridget@berewykhall.co.uk
ENTRIES CLOSE Monday 11th April, 12:30pm HUNTER CERT DEADLINE Thursday 7th April, 12:00noon ENTRY FEES £50 for a single race, £25 per additional race same horse. Please ring if you want to pay via BACS
Online entry fees added to cost of Entry Fee (£54/£29)
SECRETARY: Bridget Chamberlain Tel: 07946 113232; email: bridget@berewykhall.co.uk
ENTRIES CLOSE Monday 11th April, 12:30pm HUNTER CERT DEADLINE Thursday 7th April, 12:00noon ENTRY FEES £50 for a single race, £25 per additional race same horse. Please ring if you want to pay via BACS
Covid Protocols
As of 1st January 2022 there is no requirement to show a Covid pass on entering a Point-to-Point site. Updates will be issued should this change.
Face masks are required to access the Paddock - officials, owners, jockeys, trainers
Face masks are required to access the Paddock - officials, owners, jockeys, trainers