Point-to-point changes

The stewards of the INHS Committee yesterday announced it will introduce changes in certain areas for the 2012/13 point-to-point season. The main changes are as follows:

* 2 ½ mile distance of races confined to four-year-olds: The dates in which races can be programmed over 2 ½ miles for four year olds during the spring season has been amended from February 1 to March 1 (previously 30th April). Hunts can still run races over 3 miles during this period, however, after March 1, all four-year-old races will be programmed over 3 miles.

* Weights in mares only maiden races: Weights in all maiden races confined to mares only will be reduced to 11st 7lb — from 12st.