The Official Point-to-Point Website for the Wessex Area

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The Wessex Area (known as The Taunton Area until 1997) covers Point-to-Point meetings held in Wiltshire, Dorset and Somerset , and is one of the largest and busiest of the sport's 11 nationwide geographical divisions. 

It is contested by amateurs but this is a big sport. In a season lasting nine months, at its peak in millennium year more than 4,000 horses ran 14,000 times in 1,500 races. The sport locally has produced winners of both the Cheltenham Gold Cup and the Grand National.

E ticketing may be available for the meetings please click the blue button to see what is available

Previews, Reports and Results from each Fixture can be found in the Fixtures Section and then click on the meeting.

Next Fixture

Awards Dinner and Dance

Wincanton Racecourse

Saturday 4th July

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Latest News

Emma Freeman received the May award for her win in the Restricted race on her own All Rise Malone at South Hill after a long gap from race riding. This was Emma’s first ride in two years and her second winner having won previously o...
07-06-2026
The Tanners Moment of the Month went to David Lockwood after his What a Pleasure won.  What a Pleasure is a 10 year old Mare who was bred by David and was finally winning her Maiden race at the Cattistock meeting after being placed second on h...
07-06-2026
The results are in!!! And they have been counted and verified by the legendary Terry Selby who so kindly keeps the “scores on the doors” for us. Only one Award has yet to be completed which is the inter-Area Award, the Brian Armstrong an...
18-05-2026
The Point-to-Point Authority announce GB Pointing Bonus scheme approved by Horserace Betting Levy Board for 2026/27 season. Paul Miller, Chief Executive of the PPA said “We are delighted to be able to make this early announcement ahead of next...
18-05-2026

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Latest Events

04/07/2026 - Wessex Area Awards Dinner and Dance

Calendar

Browse the latest dates for fixtures in the Wessex area.

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