Silverton Hunt Point to Point Steeplechase

The eagerly awaited Silverton Hunt Point to Point takes place on Sunday January 18th at Black Forest Lodge, Kenton near Exeter off the A380 starting at 12 noon with the first race.

An exhilarating, crowd-pleasing showcase for amateur horse racing nationally, Silverton Hunt Point to Point, has attracted well over a record 100 entries with 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 Silverton Hunt Point to Point is one of the most exciting events in the steeplechasing calendar.    The Bonhams Men’s Open Race is a qualifier for the prestigious Championship Final Hunter Chase at Cheltenham in April 2015.

It’s a thrilling experience seeing 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 a variety of trade stands, bookmakers, hot food marquee and bar.

Jan Hamilton Hon Secretary said, ‘We are delighted to have attracted so many entries from some of the best point to point trainers in the country.   Our course has been specially designed so race-goers can see every jump on foot or by car, which makes the day even more enjoyable.   We’re anticipating some thrilling racing on Sunday!’

Main sponsors include Bonhams, Knight Frank, Wilkinson Grant, Matford Landrover, Best Western Tiverton Hotel, Simpkins & Edwards, Devon Fuels and Belinda Burgess who is supporting the work of the Injured Jockey Fund and Hunt Servants’ Fund.  
Entrance is £10 a head, maximum £30 per car and children free.    

For more information, visit p2phorseraces-dc.com