Cattistock Races

28/04/2023

🔋Weekend loading…

Who’s joining us tomorrow for fun in the ☀️?

⏰ First race 2pm
🏇🏼 6 Races
🍭Food & drink stands
🎟️Tickets available to buy on the day

24/04/2023

Looking forward to the weekend already?

🎟️Tickets still available in advance or available to purchase on the day.

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07/04/2023

07/04/2023

💥 NEW DATE ANNOUNCED! 💥 𝐒𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟐𝟗 𝐀𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐋

Tickets available https://bit.ly/3ZK1tw9

31/03/2023

⚠️ Regrettably due to further rain all morning, we are unable to run The Cattistock Point to Point Races tomorrow. We are hoping to arrange another date and will confirm plans as soon as possible. ⚠️

27/03/2023

You heard it here first, local trainer Chris Barber runs 7️⃣ horses on Saturday!!

Going perfection 👌 The going remains GOOD, GOOD to SOFT. Clerk of the Course, Nigel Payne and local trainer, Chris Barber cast their views.

Final chance to get your early bird tickets before Saturday 1 April! Link in bio ...

https://linktr.ee/cattistockraces Go Pointing PPORA Point to Point Racing in Wessex Devon & Cornwall Point-To-Point Area

23/03/2023

💥 𝐖𝐈𝐍 💥 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐕𝐈𝐏 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭 near the winning line at Cattistock Races on Saturday 1 April! 🎟🏆

To enter simply;

- Follow the Cattistock Races page
- Click attending for the 2023 event
- Tag two people you'd like to bring with you

Entries close on Wednesday 29 March, the winner will be announced after this.

GOOD LUCK 🍀🍀

*A VIP parking spot includes admission to the event for all those in the car.

22/03/2023

GOING UPDATE 🌱

Clerk of the Cattistock Point to Point, Nigel Payne, has just walked the course.

The going is 𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐃, 𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐓𝐎 𝐒𝐎𝐅𝐓 in places and overall, there is a good covering of grass.

Everything is coming along nicely with adjustments learnt from last year so we're looking forward to welcoming lots of runners on 1April!

Go Pointing PPORA Point to Point Racing in Wessex

20/03/2023

Open Afternoon ⚠️

The course is looking good, the fences are in position and we are planning to open the course for viewing on Tuesday 21st from 2.00pm.

Parking will be available in the Lorry Park (signed from Chilfrome).

Any further enquiries: Robert Atkinson 07870630474

PPORA Go Pointing

19/03/2023

Helpers of all shapes and sizes enjoying the sun and getting our course race ready for Saturday 1st April.



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04/03/2023

It's no April Fools folks!

On 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟏 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥, the best point-to-point in Dorset and the finest family day out is back and bigger than ever. 💥

Great horse and pony racing, children's entertainment including a bouncy castle, superb shopping, loads of food stalls, and a bar for all your rehydration requirements.

Tickets from just £12.50 in advance U16s go FREE
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01/05/2022

Runner and riders storming around the inaugural Cattistock Races yesterday.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, we hope you had as much fun as we all did! 🙏

30/04/2022

Just a few previous Cheltenham Festival winners and runners amongst entries this afternoon! 🤩

🌟 Kilbricken Storm
🌟Virak
🌟 Southfield Threatre

A phenomenally competitive six races to look forward to and pony racing! See you later 👋

30/04/2022

We're looking forward to seeing you all later for the much anticipated inaugural Cattistock Races 🥳

Entry to the course is from the A356, 1 mile out of Maiden Newton towards Crewkerne. The turning is opposite the turning to Toller Porcorum.

⛔ NOTE...there is no car access through Chilfrome village. ⛔

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29/04/2022

Introducing another pony racing star ahead of tomorrow, Harry Vigors and The Green Monk 🐒

Harry leads the Pony Racing Authority's 148cm rankings 💫

29/04/2022

We're looking forward to showing you the country's finest new racecourse where good times are guaranteed ... 🙌 🌞 🍺 🏇 Share the love and share this post!

A big shout out to our race sponsors: Bradfords Building Supplies, Battens Solicitors, Clancy Group, Harry Fry Racing, Kitson and Trotman, Walter Wall 🙏

Tickets now only available on gate.

28/04/2022

JUMP TO IT 💥 Final online tickets remain....

Under 2️⃣4️⃣hrs left to secure early-bird tickets for the BIGGEST DAY OUT in April. Enjoy the fine weather, fabulous racing and complimentary entertainment. U16s GO FREE.

27/04/2022

Leading star of the pony racing ranks, Bruce Vaughan putting some final prep work into The Gentle Touch ahead of Saturday.

Good Luck boys 🍀💪

27/04/2022

A little update on the Point to Point Racing in Wessex page about all the amazing entries at Chilfrome this Saturday. 😍

Make sure you're the first to check out the new-look Cattistock Races at it's brand new location. 𝐀 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲-𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 £𝟏𝟐.𝟓𝟎 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞.

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After more than 25 years of racing at Littlewindsor the Cattistock will be racing this coming Saturday at their new course at Chilfrome near Maiden Newton.

There should be excellent viewing from the slope overlooking the course where the cars will be parked having come off the A356 just out of Maiden Newton DT2 0EL.

The course is left handed with 7 individual fences and 18 jumps in the 3 mile races and 15 jumps in the 2 mile 5 furlongs races. Pony racing starts at 1.00pm with the first Point to Point race at 2.00pm.

The feature races, the two Opens, look to be potentially strong races. The Ladies Open sponsored by Bradfords Building Supplies contains an entry for the evergreen Southfield Theatre who is seeking his seventh consecutive victory. Trained by Sara Bradstock and ridden by her daughter Lily he has enjoyed the faster conditions he has found this spring and his front running tactics have paid off in all of his races this season. Of his rivals Olive Nicholls has the option of either Rhythm is a Dancer or the veteran Virak who won the 4 miler at Flete Park but neither might stop Southfield Theatre. Tom Barton did not enjoy his last run at Wincanton but on his best form would come into calculations.

Summer Sounds won a Conditions race at Edgcote last time and Golden Poet won two races at the final Larkhill meeting in March but this is much stronger contest for both of them. Moscow Prices has only had one outing this season at Milborne St Andrew behind Tom Barton and ought to come on from that race. Dry Ol’Party has been runner up in both her races this season but a place position is probably the best the mare can achieve in this company.

The Mens Open sponsored by Battens Solicitors may see a victory for the rejuvenated Captain Buck’s. The winner of his last two races wearing a visor he is very good form for his promising rider Freddie Gordon and trainer Jenny Gordon. His biggest threat may come from The Big Sting who will be stepping into Open company for the first time. Already the winner of four races this season and placed in the other two he is still on the upgrade and may give owner Phil Fry another victory. Danseur du Large has had some jumping issues recently but the switch to a Mens Open race might bring about a change in fortune. Finisher was no match for Caid du Berlais at Cothelstone but may come on for that run. Who’s My Jockey won gamely at Parham and then walked over on his return to that same course last weekend. Kilbricken Storm won the Albert Bartlett Hurdle at Cheltenham in March 2018 but his form in point to points to date has been disappointing.

The Conditions race sponsored by Clancy Group (Construction Contractors) also holds entries for The Big Sting and KIlbricken Storm and if the former is declared for this race he will take some beating. Rivals include Drumlee Getaway trained by Fran Poste who was runner up in a similar race at Bitterley. Halloween Harry won a Restricted race at Cothelstone on Easter Monday where Tomb Storme finished a well beaten second in a match for the Intermediate race. Bistouri d’Honore ran disappointingly at Cothelstone but a repetition of his second at MIlborne St Andrew behind Country Legend might give him the chance to threaten The Big Sting the most.

The Kitson and Trotman (Solicitors) Restricted race may see a second victory for the Jill Awdry owned Balinesker Beach trained by Stuart Penny. Successful over the shorter trip of 2 miles 4 furlongs at Cothelstone this strapping son of Fame and Glory looks like he is coming into peak form and may be too good for his rivals. Broomfields Cave won a three runner Maiden at Bonvilston whereas Midnight Jitterbug won at Knightwick in November before pulling up at Cothelstone in March. The other entries all have questions marks and do not look likely to threaten the principals.
The meeting opens with an impressive 17 entries for the Walter Wall (Carpets) Maiden race over 2miles 4 furlongs. Of those with form Fine Investment was fourth in an Intermediate at Flete Park and was third in two Restricted races prior to that. This drop in class ought to suit him. Rufio has been gradually improving and his second at Milborne St Andrew was a fine effort. Kates Lane was second at Dunsmore and should come on for that run. Bellamy Express from the powerful Fran Nimmo stable is a half -sister to Rajdhani Express who won six races for Robert Waley Cohen should be noted in the paddock. Arctic Stream placed at Ston Easton is another for consideration as is the Maurice Linehan trained Lisnasallagh Ruby.

The final race on the card is the Harry Fry Racing sponsored Open Maiden who horses who must have run at least twice in point to points. Ed Walker holds a strong hand for this race with both Aunt Lily and Hold Me Tight who were runners up in their last appearances. Hold Me Tight was a closing second at Flete Park and a repeat of that form may be good enough. Young William could not match Balinesker Beach at Cothelstone but if he is successful in the Restricted race then that form should be followed. Kesa Great is another who should be winning soon having finished runner up at Trebudannon. Bb Kiddo finished behind Aunt Lily at Cothelstone and is unlikely to reverse the form. Mention should also be made of April Pip returning from a two year absence at Cothelstone on Easter Monday and who was still leading at the third last until the lack of race fitness told. Owned by Robert Atkinson who has been doing most of the watering on the course she could be in the shake up with a repetition of that run.

Chilfrome is situated off the A356 1 mile north of Maiden Newton DT2 0EL. First race 2.00pm

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. 

26/04/2022

A few course inspectors popped by this morning. 🐕

No red carpet required, just a rather lush looking green one!

Only a few hours left to get those early-bird tickets... Go, go, go! ⏰ https://linktr.ee/cattistockraces

25/04/2022

Don't delay, get them today! ⏳

Our exclusive early-bird offer ends on Friday and tickets are selling like hot cakes so secure your place for Dorset's biggest day out!

Ticket link in bio!

Reserved parking is for viewing at the front. No charge for parking on the day, just a charge per person.

23/04/2022

Watering is in full flow at HQ 💦

A huge thanks to our wonderful team of volunteers for all their help setting up the jumps. The going is set to be perfect!

22/04/2022

The paint brushes are at the ready, the pony racing stars are putting in their final practice runs.

🔜 Going update from our Clerk of the Course.

Tickets selling like hot cakes 🔥 - link in bio to get yours!

14/04/2022

🎲 on SUMMER!

Rumour has it, if the British weather forecasters are to be believed, a heatwave is on its way, just in time for 30 April 😎

Adult tickets from just £12.50 in advance.

13/04/2022

Tight lines from the Clerk of the Course and Chairman of Cattistock Races, Mr Atkinson.

A masterpiece awaits...not long now folks!

12/04/2022

An unmissable family day out! 🤩

With complimentary entertainment on and off the course

Tickets available for a limited time only from £12.50 - link in bio to grab yours

Chilfrome, Dorset

11/04/2022

It's just under 3️⃣ weeks to go!

The fences are going in and the grass is greening up, so now its time for you to get involved!

⚠️ We promise great horse and pony racing, the best bar around featuring all your rehydration requirements and fun for the family.

Link in bio for the hottest tickets in town! 🔥

11/04/2022