Fears for point-to-point fixtures over insurance difficulties 

Point-to-points are valuable feeders into the broader spectrum of an Irish horse racing industry worth an estimated €2bn to the national economy and responsible for more than 14,000 jobs. Picture: HEALY RACING

Many Irish point-to-point fixtures face uncertainty in the New Year following the withdrawal of a major insurance provider and a reluctance amongst other providers to provide cover.

The difficulties pertain to hunt clubs, who manage most of the 100 or so point-to-point meetings across the 32 counties.