LAST Sunday at Dowth Hall represented a little piece of history for RACE as we had our first ever runners in a point-to-point race in what is a new departure for the Academy. Point-to-points are the grassroots of the sport and offer opportunities for young riders with aspirations of being a top jockey, be it in the amateur or professional ranks.

As part of the continuous improvement process at RACE, we thought it would be a great addition to our training course for current participants and would open up race riding opportunities for some of our recent graduates at a time when it can be difficult to source rides in a very competitive environment.