Annual horse racing event returns early to Skegness area – and with twist

An historic horse racing event returns to Revesby Estate, near Skegness, next weekend, on an earlier date than normal and with a twist to the course.
A scene from last year's event.A scene from last year's event.
A scene from last year's event.

The annual South Wold Hunt Point-to-Point, also known as Revesby Races, will be held at the country park on Sunday, January 19.

The event made a homecoming to the site after an absence of four decades in 2017. Its connection with the Revesby Estate dates back to at least the 1940s.

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In 2017 it was held in March, then in April in the following two years.

For 2020, it has been brought forward in the year, but also had its course switched to left-handed, as event secretary Sally Spink explained.

“We have had permission from the racing authorities to run the course left-handed, which has been a request from jockeys and trainers for the last couple of years,” she said. “As a result, the start and finishing posts will be in the middle of public viewing as to add to the excitement.

“The course itself is in fantastic condition. Fences are being dressed, the grass cover is even throughout and we hope to attract a great number of runners as we are in January towards the beginning of the point-to-point season.”

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Gates will open for the event at 10am, with the first race at 11am.

There will be seven races in all, two of which are national events ahead of finals at race courses in Cheltenham and Garthorpe.

Entry is priced at £10, but free to those under 16. Race cards will cost £3 and be available on the day.

Alongside the racing, there will be a dog show starting at 11.30am with 21 classes scheduled, laser clay pigeon shooting throughout the day and trade stands (food, crafts, clothing, a bar). National magazine The Horse & Hound will also be present on the day.

For more details, visit Revesby Races’ Facebook page.