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The North Staffs Point-to-Point is a highlight of the area’s social and sporting calendar with several thousand attending annually. The event on Easter Saturday is a superb day out for all the family. Dating from 1752 the sport operates under the regulation of the Jockey Club. Held at the picturesque Sandon Hall Estate near Stafford, point-to-point racing is packed with thrills and spills as horses and riders tackle substantial fences at top speed over a challenging 3 mile course.
Some of the finest horses in the country have begun their careers point-to-pointing and there is always the possibility of seeing a Grand National winner of the future. Welsh National winner Riverside Boy has run at Sandon and his owner Margaret Sherrington is planning on having another runner this year. The winner of the 2008 Ladies Open, Christy Beamish, went on to win the Foxhunters at Aintree over the Grand National fences. Local lady jockey and trainer Sue Sharratt who rode Christy Beamish to victory and has held the title of top female jockey in the North West region five times, will have several rides again this year. Another very successful jockey expected to ride is Richard Burton who is a former Area and National Champion. Professional bookmakers will be on hand to take bets.
The unique layout of the course at Sandon means that all racegoers have a superb view of the course from the grassy banks, which form a natural amphitheatre. Entertainment, both on and off the track, is tailored for all ages with attractions including trade stalls, refreshments, a licensed bar and children’s funfair rides. Many people choose to take their own picnic to lunch whilst watching the action.
3rd April 2010 - The weather held all day, and the large crowd enjoyed some select fields, producing a win for local rider Anna Adams in the Members' race, and a hat-trick of winners for Richard Burton in the Open Maiden, the Mens Open, and the Restricted races - as well as Clare Allen in the Ladies Open, David Mansell in the 2m5f Maiden, and Joe Proctor in the PPOA Novice Riders.
For further information please contact Sandra Nield on 07866 038122
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