Points Series
The Pony Club Pony Racing Points Series runs throughout the Racing Season and allows all members participating at Pony Club Race days to gain points based on placings and participation in their height race.
The aim of the Points Series is to recognise members who are performing well in their race and encourage them to progress in Racing.
Points are awarded as follows:
Placing | Points awarded |
1st | 12 |
2nd | 10 |
3rd | 8 |
4th | 6 |
5th | 4 |
6th | 2 |
Completing | 1 |
For example, a member who takes part in six race days and comes 4th in two of them and doesn't place in the others can still accumulate 18 points.
2023 Results
The Pony Club would like to give special thanks to the Racing Foundation for providing funding throughout the 2023 season.
The Points Series came to a close in October and we are pleased to share the top three Pony Club members in the 128 cm, 138 cm and 148 cm divisions. 338 individual members made a total of 595 entries across the 9 Race Days held in 2023.
128cm Results:
Place | Name | Branch/Centre | Pony | Points | Comments |
1st |
India Rigg |
Heythrop |
Crofthill Montague |
88 |
India has had a busy and successful year, taking part in 8 out of the 9 race days this year, only missing out on Milborne St. Andrew. India also placed within the top 2 in every race day that she participated in. Placing 2nd at Ascot, Cheltenham, Wincanton and Haydock Park, and 1st at Kelsoe, Wolverhampton, Bangor and Lingfield Park. |
2nd |
Grace Morgan Patel |
Grafton Hunt |
Brideswood Ruby Slippers |
48 |
Taking part in 6 out of the 9 racedays this year Grace managed to place in the top 4 each time. Finishing off the year strong at Lingfield, with her highest placing of the season finishing 2nd. Also introducing a new horse to the series at Bangor and Lingfield we hope to see you progress next year. |
3rd |
Nell Greatrex |
Old Berkshire |
Longwaithe Waterlily |
46 | Taking part in a total of 4 races this season, Nell truimphed winning 3 of those. Only narrowly missing out at Bangor and placing 2nd. |
138cm Results:
Place | Name | Branch/Centre | Pony | Points | Comments |
1st |
Eliza McPherson |
Heythrop |
Little Galway Girl |
92 |
Another busy year for Eliza! After winning the 128 section last year she has done it again for the 138 section. Again taking part in 8 out of the 9 race days and taking the victory in 6 of them! She has also accumulated more points throughout the series than any other competitor. |
2nd |
Jack Gundry |
Portman |
Elf |
52 | Starting the year placing 2nd at Wincanton, Jack has gone from strength to strength, taking part in 5 races this season, placing in the top 3 and taking the win in 2 of them. |
3rd |
Henry Graham |
Radnor & West Hereford Hunt |
Laybalands Captain Scarlet |
38 |
After starting his pony racing journey in 2022 and taking part in 3 racedays Henry came back this year for more. On a new pony, Henry took part in 4 out of the 9 racedays, always finishing in the top 3. |
Winner of the 138cm competition, Eliza McPherson said, 'Every day has been so much fun, and it’s great to see ponies of all shapes and sizes taking part. The organisers who give up their time and make everything run so smoothly are complete stars, and a huge thank you to them". As for the future, she says she wants to be a jockey!
148cm Results:
Place |
Name |
Branch/Centre |
Pony |
Points |
Comments |
1st |
Freddie Keighley |
Cotswold Vale Farmers |
Miss Millfield |
58 |
Starting his pony racing journey this year, Freddie is off to a great start winning his section! Taking part in 5 races this year and winning 4 of those, we hope to see you progress through the levels next year. |
2nd |
Verity Trevanion |
Wynnstay |
Acremeadow Cherry |
46 |
Verity blazed through four exhilirating races this season, seizing victory in 2 and clinching second place in the two remaining races. Her debut season has shown great skill for her future in pony racing. |
3rd |
Cassidy Francis |
New Forest Hunt |
Staghill Rocket |
40 |
Starting off the year strong with 2 wins at Milborne St. Andrew and Ascot, Staghill Rocket certainly lived upto his name. Also having a successful season on her other horse, finishing 1st in 2 out of 3 races. We can't wait to see what next season has to offer for this pair. |
The Pony Club Pony Racing Committee would like to express their pride in what each and every Branch and Centre member alike have achieved this season. They very much look forward to seeing what next season holds and wish all jockeys the best for the future.