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ODDS ON FAVOURITE DAY OUT
The North Staffordshire Point-to-Point at Sandon, on Easter Saturday - 19th April 2025, will be run again in association with Broad Oak Group.
9th April 2024 - After the huge disappointment, and financial burden, of having to cancel Sandon 2024, we then found it impossible to reschedule during April. So, it is a massive relief to be able to thank our main, reception and race sponsors who have all shown their support in confirming that they will remain in place for 2025, and that some have even donated their fee for 2024 to help mitigate the costs.
Broad Oak / BCH Developments / RL Investments
T-T Pumps / Moores Metals / Euro Horseboxes / Richard Winterton Auctioneers / Equiform / JRL Group
as well as our many other sponsors and reserved parking who have done the same. Thank you so much for your help at this time.
Looking forward to a sunny Easter 2025!
29th March 2024 - we have tried to find an alternative date in mid-April, but unfortunately this has not proved to be possible.
All tickets pre-booked through Future Ticketing have been refunded.
28th March 2024 - Following the further heavy rain last night, the committee have decided that Easter Saturday at Sandon is unable to go ahead. We are trying to look at an alternative date but with so many meetings this may not be possible. Further information will be given in due course.
27th March 2024 - Sandon walked Wednesday morning 27th March. The going is Soft, Heavy in places, further updates on Thursday.
25th March 2024 - we have had 77 entries for Saturday - Members 11 entries / PPORA 12 / Maiden 19 / Mixed Open 12 / Sandon Conditions 10 / 4-y-o Flat 13 - thanks to everyone who has entered for your support.
25th March 2024 - Sandon walked Monday morning 25th March. After some overnight rain, the going is Soft all round, further updates on Wednesday.
23rd March 2024 - Sandon walked today, Saturday 23rd March and it is now Soft, Good to Soft in places. The course has dried well over the last couple of days. Further update on Monday.
21st March 2024 - Sandon walked today, Thursday 21st March and it remains Soft, Heavy in places. We have had another dry day with a good breeze. Further updates at the weekend.
17th March 2024 - Sandon walked yesterday, Saturday 16th March and it is Soft, Heavy in places. We have had a dry and breezy day today. Further updates on Wednesday.
January 2024 - We would like to welcome our new race sponsors Richard Winterton Auctioneers Ltd and T-T Pumps Ltd.
January 2024 - We would like to welcome our new race sponsors JRL Group who are coming to Sandon as part of their 4-y-o Flat Race series.
December 2023 - We look forward to welcoming our supporters back in 2024.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank the many supporters, volunteers and patrons of the Point-to-Point, as well as the area's farmers and landowners, whose help and assistance we rely on every season.
The North Staffordshire Point-to-Point at Sandon, on Easter Saturday 8th April 2023, was again run in association with Broad Oak Group.
Saturday 8th April - what a wonderful day in the sunshine - some good racing, and fun had by all the racegoers. Thanks to everyone for their hard work and support, and we hope to see all of you again in 2024.
Wednesday 5th April - The going at Sandon is GOOD TO SOFT, SOFT IN PLACES, with light rain due later today. Further update on Friday afternoon.
Sunday 2nd April - The ground at Sandon remains SOFT all round, with a dry week forecast. Further update will be posted on Wednesday.
Thursday 30th March - The course at Sandon was walked at 9am this morning, and the going is SOFT all round. Further updates will be posted on Sunday.
March 2023 - we are extremely proud to welcome back so many previous sponsors, as well as our current "Sponsors of the Point-to-Point" Broad Oak Group
"The Government have set aside billions of pounds to install energy-saving boilers, renewables and the installation of insulation to prevent heat loss in properties.
Broad Oak Group have secured 80 million of funding over the next 4 years to deliver these products.
Already a leading supplier in this industry Broad Oak install over 3000 energy saving measures per year and have been doing so since 2002.
We can give your properties an Energy Efficiency health check, discuss grant funding options available and see how we can improve the minimum energy efficiency standard to meet government requirements."
For the past 40 years based at Sandon, the North Staffordshire Hunt Point-to-Point is a highlight of the area's social and sporting calendar with several thousand attending annually. The event on Easter Saturday is a superb day out for all the family. Dating from 1752, the sport operates under the regulation of the Point-to-Point Authority. Held at the picturesque Sandon Hall Estate near Stafford, point-to-point racing is packed with thrills and spills as horses and riders tackle substantial fences at top speed over a challenging 3-mile course.
Some of the finest horses in the country have begun their careers point-to-pointing and there is always the possibility of seeing a Grand National winner of the future. Professional bookmakers will be on hand to take bets.
The unique layout of the course at Sandon means that all racegoers have a superb view of the course from the grassy banks, which form a natural amphitheatre. Entertainment, both on and off the track, is tailored for all ages with attractions including trade stalls, refreshments, a licensed bar and children s funfair rides. Many people choose to take their own picnic to lunch whilst watching the action.
In 2023, the North Staffs Point-to-Point are very proud to have been chosen yet again to hold the NW Area Feature Race for the Scally Muire Trophy. We are also pleased to announce that we will be hosting a Flat race again.
This year s event will be held on Easter Saturday 8th April 2023 at Sandon Estate near Stone. The first race is due at 1.00 p.m.
Follow us on X (was Twitter) @SandonRaces For further information please contact Sarah Johnson on 07870 959009
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