Black Forest Club Point to Point

The first of the season’s eagerly awaited point to points takes place on Sunday November 30th at Black Forest Lodge, Kenton near Exeter off the A380 starting at 12 noon with the first race.

An exhilarating curtain raiser for amateur horse racing nationally, the Black Forest Club Point to Point, organised by The Black Forest Club combined hunts of Mid Devon and Silverton, has attracted over 80 entries and some of the best competitors in their field.

Courtesy of the landowners the Earl and Countess of Devon, every jump on the 3-mile point to point course can be seen by race-goers, even from a vehicle. A great day out for all country loving families, the Black Forest Club Point to Point is one of the most exciting events in the local racing calendar.   

It’s a thrilling experience to see the burnished horses and jockeys parade with colourful silks and plaited manes and tails. Then it’s out and onto the racetrack as riders and horses complete the course at a fast and furious gallop, jumping the 4 ft 3" high brushwood fences, competing for the glory of first past the winning post. There are trade stands, bookmakers, hot food marquee and bar.

Jan Hamilton Hon Secretary said: “The Black Forest Club Point to Point kicks off a tremendous season of thrilling horse racing in the West Country. Our course has been specially designed so race-goers can see every jump which makes the day even more enjoyable.”

There are 6 generously sponsored races: 

The Dyson Quaintance & Strange Short Maiden Race
The Chris Webber Memorial Members Race
The Heltor Ltd Restricted Race
The Strutt  & Parker Mixed Open Race
The J Edwards Sellars Open Maiden Race
The Exeter Racecourse Intermediate Race
Matford Landrover Exeter sponsors the VIP Sponsors Marquee

Entrance is £10 a head, maximum £30 per car and children free.    

For more information, visit www.pointtopoint.co.uk or BFLRacing.webs.com