The BHA course inspector visited Hornby Castle on Tuesday morning and declared the going to be officially Good to Soft ahead of Saturday’s point to point meeting. With showers forecast until raceday, the ground is likely to remain perfect for steeplechasing. A pleasing entry of 87 has been made for the six races of the Bedale Point to Point.
Going Update for 9th April
The ground is currently Good to Soft, with further rainfall to come ahead of the 9th April meeting. Clerk of the Course David Ford says, “At the moment, the going is Good to Soft at Hornby Castle. Rain is forecast during the forthcoming week and we expect that we will have some ease in the ground for the Point to […] Continue Reading
Point to Point tickets now available online
Tickets for the Bedale Point to Point on 9th April can now be purchased online through the link below. Enter this event ONLINE at Horsevents.co.uk Six races are programmed for the afternoon, as well as a giant screen which will broadcast all the action from Aintree including the Grand National. An added bonus is the third running of the popular […] Continue Reading
Take part in the third edition of the Bedale Hunt Challenge!
The Bedale Hunt Challenge Ride, kindly sponsored by Bon Coeur Fine Wines, will take place for the third time at the Bedale Point to Point Races on Saturday 09 April 2016. Run after the last race, this is the ultimate challenge to end the hunting season. The race is open to those who have never ridden over the sticks, or […] Continue Reading
Malton-based McClarrons Insurance sponsor big screen
Independent Insurance Broker McClarrons will sponsor the giant screen at the Bedale Point to Point this year. The “McClarrons Insurance Big Screen” will show all of the action from Aintree meaning racegoers will be able to enjoy all of the excitement from the Grand National, as well as from the live races on the track at Hornby Castle. Sean McClarron, […] Continue Reading
George F White, Silk Family Law & Subaru among race sponsors
The Bedale Hunt point-to-point committee is pleased to confirm that regular sponsors George F. White and Silk Family Law will renew their support for this year’s meeting on 9th April. Northern England chartered land and estate agents George F. White will once again partner the Men’s Open Race, while the Ladies’ Open Race will be sponsored by Newcastle and North […] Continue Reading
Giant Screen for the World’s Greatest Race!
Racegoers at Hornby Castle on 9th April will be able to enjoy not one, but two, race meetings during the afternoon. In addition to the live point to point action at the picturesque North Yorkshire track, a big screen will be erected to show all the drama from Aintree. What better way to enjoy the Grand National than surrounded by […] Continue Reading
Successful day despite the weather
A very good crowd braved rather adverse weather conditions to enjoy six competitive races at Hornby Castle on Sunday. The feature event of the day, the George F White Men’s Open race, saw a close finish despite only three runners lining up to contest the £1000 prize money on offer. In a battle to the line, Executive’s Hall had the […] Continue Reading
Good Ground for Sunday 12th April
On Thursday BHA course inspector Chris Dennis gave his official verdict on the Hornby Castle going as “Good with Good to Soft Patches.” Clerk of the Course David Ford added, “We have an excellent grass cover thanks to our new seeds from Armstrong Richardson. The ground is drying out but Metcalfe Farms from Silver Hill are ready to water as […] Continue Reading
Enter the Hunt Challenge!
HUNT CHALLENGE FOR THE SECOND TIME: After the last race we are having a “Hunters Challenge” for the young, mature, the uninitiated and the new to ride approximately 1.5 circuits round the course. The challenge will be to get closest to the optimum time- with a silver perpetual trophy and Bon Coeur champagne to both the Gentleman and Lady Rider […] Continue Reading