01-03-2026 14:07:09 in General by Admin
The Tanner's Moment of the Month for Jan/Feb 2026 was presented to WIll Biddick at Badbury Rings for his magnificent training performance in taking 8 horses to the meeting which resulted in 5 winners - Six Two Three, Macklin, Dollanstown, Illico De COtte and Amroth Boy
01-03-2026 13:56:36 in General by Admin
Rachel Bartlett was awarded the Wessex Moment of the Month sponsored by Tanners Wines for November/December following her training success of the two wins from her home bred Dorset Dazzler ridden by Fred Philipson Stow. Rachel from Sixpenny Handley trains her two horses at home with very little help and no access to all weather gallops just her fields and that of her neighbour. A fine achievemen...
13-02-2026 10:51:27 in General by Admin
FIXTURE UPDATE:
The 4 and 5-year old Maiden race at Badbury Rings on Sunday 22nd February will now be a Tattersalls Cheltenham ‘GB Pointing Bonus’ Young Horse Maiden Race.
For horses which are Maidens aged four and five years old only that have not run in any race under the rules of any Racing Authority (Point-to-Points excepted); to be run over approximately two-and-a-half miles. Th...
11-02-2026 20:31:37 in General by Admin
Milborne St Andrew Fixture Abandoned:
The re-arranged South Dorset fixture at Milborne St Andrew, scheduled for Sunday 15th February, has been abandoned.
Unfortunately, there is still water on the course and the Committee have made the decision to abandon.
06-02-2026 10:04:22 in General by Admin
Result of Inspection: Passed. The Senior Steward and Course Inspector have walked the course and confirm that the going is Good, Good to Soft in places. Rain forecasted before Sunday but unlikely to change going.All bends will be moved inwardsLorries when arriving please park as directed by the OfficialsClerk of the Course Contact details Roly Rickcord 07597 916242
05-02-2026 12:36:29 in General by Admin
The postponed fixture (South Dorset Point to Point) at Milborne St Andrew (originally scheduled for February 1st), has now been rescheduled for Sunday 15th February.
Entries stand and all E tickets remain valid
However, the course still has an area of waterlogging. This area will be closely monitored over the next seven days and updates will be provided via www.gbpointing.co.uk
05-02-2026 12:34:20 in General by Admin
IMPORTANT, PLEASE ALL READ:
After recent confusion at fixtures with regards to Novice Rider allowances, the Point-to-Point Authority asked the British Horseracing Authority to review the discrepancy in wording between The Planner and Regulation 76, relating to Novice Rider allowances in Novice Rider Races.
The BHA and PPA are now able to clarify the situation, and avoid any confusion going forwa...
27-01-2026 18:33:43 in General by Admin
Currently about 100m of the track is unraceable following 40mm of rain in last 24 hours.Improving forecast from Tuesday and with the course being on chalk we remain hopefully to race on Sunday.We will look again on Thursday AM and update.Clerk of the Course Contact details David Green 07894 471485
16-01-2026 16:27:31 in General by Admin
Please be advised of an update to the ages of eligible horses within the special conditions for the following Maiden races due to take place at the South Dorset fixture. Revised conditions as follows and listed in the digital planner.
1ST RACE – 12:15 pm The four, five and six years old MAIDEN Race, 2m about 4f, 12st
Special conditions now include – horses that are six ...
02-01-2026 13:38:22 in General by Admin
First Published on GB Pointing
Six-year-old Corporal Jackjones may have looked a lucky winner of the Intermediate on Sunday at Chaddesley Corbett, but trainer Poppy Skipper believes there is more to come from this huge young horse. When the Chris Barber trained Couer d’Alene unseated James King at the second last, Darren Andrews aboard Corporal Jackjones, who was back in fourth at the time,...
