INHS Committee sanction point-to-point changes
The main changes are as follows:
1. Qualification Date for Hunter Certificates
The qualification date for eligibility to compete in points will be extended by one month to September 1.
There will be a further qualification date on November 1, introduced to allow horses compete on the racecourse until October 31. This category will only be eligible to compete in Point-To-Points during the spring season.
2. Riders’ Allowance
An allowance of 5lbs for riders who have not ridden more than twenty winners combined on the Racecourse or in points will be introduced for this coming season and the allowance will take into account details of wins in point-to-points since September 1, 2005, and all wins on the racecourse.
A list of riders entitled to claim the allowance will be available from the officials and the clerk of the scales at each meeting.
3. Open Races
The restriction of six wins in a season in all open races will be discontinued.
4. Mares’ Allowance
A 5lbs mares sex allowance will be introduced next season. This allowance will be reflected on the horse’s weight on the official racecard.
5. Cameras as an aid to the Judge
The Stewards are currently in discussion with the camera operators and it is envisaged that a suitable camera will be in operation at the majority of venues for next season.
6. Race Distances
Races run over the 2½ mile distance for 5yo and upwards will be discontinued. However, races run over this distance will remain for four-year-olds during the spring season.
7. Fences
It will be a requirement to have a double wing or an extended running rail at the first fence at all venues.
8. Regulatory Matters / Enquiries
There will be an I.N.H.S. Committee representative present at all enquiries involving regulatory matters.
