Pointing Pointers
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Pointing PointersMay 13, 2021
Pointing Pointers - Season 4 - Cheltenham Hunter Chase Evening Special!
The boys (Sam Davies Thomas and Ben Atkins) speak to Charlie Marshall on his extraordinary success in the US and then get plenty of insight from Joe Hill (Special Guest) and... Alan Hill, Chris Barber, Huw Edwards, Darren Andrews and Gina Ellis/Andrews!
Season 4 - Episode 14 - Classic Comley & Marathon Max!
Ben Atkins and Sam Davies Thomas are joined by man of the moment Max Comley to talk through the last week or racing, a few headlines and Max's meteoric rise!
Season 4 - Episode 13 - The Aintree Foxhunters' with Darran Pearce & Jack Andrews
We preview the big one at Aintree this Thursday including a note from Regan Pallas (Spy Glass Hill)
A customary game of yes, no maybe with Jack Andrews followed by an in depth look at the Aintree Foxhunters with Darran Pearce.
Hosted by Ben Atkins, with SDT a notable absentee!
Season 4 - Episode 12 - Tom Ellis, The Exit Interview
Sam and Ben are joined by Tom Ellis to find out about his move to National Hunt Racing, and Jack Andrews sits along side to answers some of the most ridiculous this or that questions! As ever, please leave your comments and share. Keep up to date with latest fixtures and ground, many have been lost already to the weather since recording this episode. www.pointtopoint.co.uk
Season 4 - Episode 11 - The heroes of Yorkshire!
YOOOORKSHIRE, YOOOOOORKSHIRE....
A little bonus episode in which Ben** and Sam are joined by Fiona Needham, John Dawson and the head of the PPORA, Charlie Poste!
**A representative of Ben Atkins would like to apologise for his poor quality audio this week.
Season 4 - Episode 10 - Feeding & The Foxhunters
Season 4 - Episode 9 - The return of Alan Hill!
Ben and Sam talk all things pointing with Alan Hill!
Season 4 - Episode 8 - The man, the myth, and the legend
Ben and Sam are joined by Champion Jockey Will Biddick for a long pub chat! Lots covered, use the segments below to navigate to the bits that most interest you. Please leave us comments below, good or bad, we'd love to hear from you. Featuring voice notes and interviews with; 19:20 - John Dawson 25:33 - Jack Power 29:28 - Lee Moulson 32:34 - Huw Edwards Will Biddick discusses…. 35:09 - Fixture list / Maidens 50:05 - Schooling 58:09 - This or That with Will 01:01:09 - Who's the best jockey / Championship 01:06:08 - His horses/ rides Presented by Ben Atkins and Sam Davies Thomas with special thanks to the PPORA, Redmills and Foran Equine. Useful links; Jumping4Fun; http://Jumpingforfun.co.uk/ Fixtures and results; https://www.pointtopoint.co.uk/fixtures P2P Ownership syndicates; https://www.pointtopoint.co.uk/syndic... Nick Luck Daily; https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast...
Season 4 - Episode 7 - Country wide chaos
12:06 - Jon Barlow
14:45 - Jack Wilmott
20:45 - Becky Pugh
22:25 - Ian Chanin
37:42 - Tom Scudamore
43:37 - Lyall Hodgins
46:14 - Jack Teal
48:46 - Nick Luck
53:26 - Christie Furness
Presented by Ben Atkins and Sam Davies Thomas with special thanks to the PPORA, Redmills and Foran Equine.
Useful links;
Jumping4Fun; Jumpingforfun.co.uk/
Fixtures and results; www.pointtopoint.co.uk/fixtures
P2P Ownership syndicates; https://www.pointtopoint.co.uk/syndic...
Nick Luck Daily; podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/nick-luck-daily-podcast/
Season 4 - Episode 6 - Lucky On Sunday?!
Ben and Sam discuss the weekend results and upcoming fixtures trying to fend off the freezing weather. The boys are joined by their podcast idol Nick Luck (20:42) to discuss his love of Pointing and what the sport should be doing more to promote itself. Please leave us comments below, good or bad, we'd love to hear from you. Featuring voice notes and interviews with; 05:00 Nick Wright - Double from Ampton 11:50 Bradley Gibbs - Premier Magic's return 12:57 Jon Barlow - Winner at Sheriff Hutton 15:41 Roisin Leech - Winner at Sheriff Hutton 17:28 James Kings - Winner at Sheriff Hutton 47:35 Sally Spink - Revesby Races 50:14 Bradley Gibbs - weekend runners Presented by Ben Atkins and Sam Davies Thomas with special thanks to the PPORA, Redmills and Foran Equine. Useful links; P2P Ownership syndicates; https://www.pointtopoint.co.uk/syndic... Jumping4Fun; http://Jumpingforfun.co.uk/ Fixtures and results; https://www.pointtopoint.co.uk/fixtures
Season 4 - Episode 5 - Wading through winners and losers!
Happy New Year! Despite the weather, Ben, Sam AND Steph have plenty to catch up on and look forward to.
Featuring ...
Chris Barber
Darren Andrews
Ed Bailey
Freddie Philipson-Stow
Justin Brotherton
Keegan Kirkby
Max Comley
Season 4 - Episode 4 - It's Christmas, baby!
Ben and Sam are joined by special guest Izzie Marshall to go through the recent goings on in the point to point field and look at what's coming up over the next week or so, topped with a few very moderate Christmas jokes!
Presented by Ben Atkins and Sam Davies Thomas with special thanks to the PPORA, Redmills and Foran Equine.
Voice Notes from a variety of contributors;
Jo Priest
Dale Peters
James King
Gina Andrews
Lucy Turner
Season 4 - Episode 3 - Return of the Vaughan!
Busy episode as Ben and Sam welcome many guests on the show including Tim & Ed Vaughan, Jumping4Fun Forum Founder & Moderators, voice notes from Harry Ryall and Charlie Poste new roving reporter at Larkhill.
Presented by Ben Atkins and Sam Davies Thomas - with special thanks to our supporters PPORA, Redmills and Foran Equine.
2:50 - Charlie Poste at Larkhill with Olive Nicholls and Will Biddick
9:15 - Harry Ryall, Point to Point Trainer
14:00 - Tim & Ed Vaughan
28:30 - Jumping4Fun forum
Hunter Chase donations... https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/robert-mackenzie-2
Season 4 - Episode 2 - The Road to Badbury Rings
Sam and Ben come good on their promise to attend the iconic venue in Dorset, and it makes for a fun but chaotic episode with a huge amount of guests… including Sean Bowen!
Now available on Youtube, and this episode in particular is best viewed!
We hear from;
John Mathias (Redmills)
Max Comley
Myles Osborne
Sean Bowen - yes, the real one
Will Biddick
What a time to be alive!
Presented by Ben Atkins and Sam Davies Thomas
Supported by the PPORA, Redmills and Foran Equine
Season 4 - Episode 1 - We're back, and so is pointing!
The boys are back! And now it's also on Youtube - just search pointing pointers!
Ben and Sam catch up on the season ahead and speak to multiple champion, Jack Andrews, 16 year old Janielee Edworthy who owns trains and rides her own horses, and the man at the helm, Peter Wright!
Presented by Ben Atkins and Sam Davies Thomas
Pointing Pointers - Season 3 Finale!
What a way to end this season... Gina Andrews and Will Biddick join Ben and Sam for a ties around the head knee slide on the dance floor as the season comes to a close.
Pointing Pointers - Season 3 - Episode 24
Ben invites Stephanie Jones along and Sam meets his match! Another more in depth episode looking at the lay of the land ahead of Stratford (both the evenings' racing and the PPORA AGM!)
Pointing Pointers - Season 3 - Episode 23
The Poste man always delivers. Charlie joins Ben and Sam for a catch up!
Pointing Pointers - Season 3 - Episode 22
Ben and Sam are approaching delirious as the season draws to a close.
Another week and more NEW guests!
- Cian Murphy
- Harry Stocks
- Lois Teal
- Phil York
Pointing Pointers - Season 3 - Episode 21
Ben and Sam with an all star line up!!
- Darren Andrews
- Guy Sankey
- Jake Bament
- Josh Newman
- Max Comley
Pointing Pointers - Season 3 - Episode 20
Ben and Sam have a laid back chat through current affairs and the hunter chase evening at Cheltenham!
Pointing Pointers - Season 3 - Episode 19
Ben and Sam chew the fat with guest appearances from;
- Amber Jackson Fennel
- John Dawson
Pointing Pointers - Season 3 - Episode 18
The new Clerk of the course at Garthorpe (Jim Culloty) and Chris Barber join Charlie Poste in contributing to Ben and Sam's weekly chat!
Episode 17 & Aintree Foxhunter's Preview 2023! - Pointing Pointers - Season 3
Ben and Sam are joined by Darran Pearce for a good look at the big one on Thursday.
We also speak to;
- Aimee Jones
- Harry Greasby
- Jack Andrews
- Zac Baker and wait for it....
- WILL BIDDICK!! 😀
Pointing Pointers - Season 3 - Episode 16!
Ben and Sam are back to discuss a few deeper matters and tell a tale or two. They also speak to;
- Heidi Brookshaw
- Jaqueline Coward
- Max Comley
Pointing Pointers - Season 3 - Episode 15 - Sam Davies Thomas!
We have a new co-host (!) and we speak to;
- Alfie Shaliker
- Chris Dawson
- Darren Andrews
- George Daly
- Gina Andrews
Pointing Pointers - Season 4 - Episode 14 with Bradley Gibbs - British Pointing Wins!
We reflect on an epic victory for team GB!
St. James's Place Festival Challenge Cup Open Hunters Chase SPECIAL - Pointing Pointers - Season 3
It's that time of year. We hear from expert Darran Pearce and plenty of contenders!
Pointing Pointers - Season 3 - Episode 12
Double the length, double as good?! You tell me.
Featuring...
Dan Cherriman
Chris Dawson
Joe Hill
Misha Micklewright
Tim Talbot
Pointing Pointers - Season 3 - Episode 11
Another Good, Good to soft in places episode.
Ben is joined by another stellar cast...
- Amber Jackson Fennel
- Charlie Poste
- Chris Barber
- Jack Andrews
- Jack Teal
- Jon Barlow
Pointing Pointers - Season 3 - Episode 10
A new week and some new voices... (Tom Weston, Shirley Anderson-Jolag and Amber Jackson Fennel) join a stellar cast of familiar sorts;
Bradley Gibbs
Jack Andrews
John Dawson
Pointing Pointers - Season 3 - Episode 9
This week we hear from:
Amie Waugh
Gina Andrews
James Gray
Johnny Bailey
Kelly Morgan
Toby McCain Mitchell
Pointing Pointers - Season 3 - Episode 8
Welcome back sports fans... a small but mighty Episode;
Alice Stevens
Darren Andrews
Guy Sankey
James King
John Dawson
Joe O'shea
Peter Wright
Pointing Pointers - Season 3 - Alan Hill Special!
Pointing Pointers - Season 3 - Episode 6
A short but sweet episode to kick start 2023! New and Improved - now with Henry Crowe!!
Pointing Pointers - Season 3 - Episode 5
A bitesize appetiser for Christmas!
With a little help from...
Bradley Gibbs
Chris Dawson
James Gray
Peter Wright
Tim Talbot
Season 3 - Episode 4
Chris Barber
Jon Barlow
Gina Andrews
Darren Andrews
Joe O'Shea
Episode 3 - The Joe O'shea Interview!
Special guest Joe O'Shea joins Ben for a one on one interview. Some great stories and views from one of the biggest characters in the game!
Season 3 - Episode 2
Another punchy episode with;
Ben Atkins
James Gray
Alice Stevens
Kelly Morgan
Daniel Cherriman
Izzie Marshall
Lawney Hill
Paddy Barlow
Tom Ellis
Season 3 - Episode 1
We're back but not as you know it. Feedback very welcome! Johnny's number is... 07### ######
Season Finale with Peter Wright! (Episode 29)
We wrap up this marathon season with Peter Wright, CEO of the Point to Point Authority!
Episode 28 - James King and Lawney Hill
Two fantastic guests straight off the back of amazing record breaking seasons - ooh we are spoiling you!!
Episode 27 - Tim Talbot!
Ben chats to one of pointings biggest owners who is relatively new to many - Tim Talbot!
Fresh perspectives are always good....
Warning; Ben's ramblings get worse when hungover!
Episode 26 - Darran Pearce on Stratford!
Hunter chase expert Darran runs you through the card!
Episode 25 - The gang are back together!
Thoughts from last weekend including Johnny and his pony racing prodigy's, and a discussion on last week's hot debate.
Episode 24 - Mark Dennis
Commentator of 20 years in the Devon and Cornwall area Mark Dennis joins for an interesting discussion about the health of the scene.
Episode 23 - Daniel Cherriman!
The chaps are joined by huntsman and jockey Dan Cherriman for a chat about his career and a catch up on the recent action!
Episode 22 - Cheltenham Hunter Chase Evening!
A slightly chaotic and delirious threesome of Ben, Mike and James are joined by Hunter Chase EXPERT Darran Pearce to select bets for this Friday's Hunter Chase Evening at Cheltenham!
Episode 21 - The Barlows! Jon & Paddy join the team
Trainer Jon Barlow joins Jockey Paddy Barlow and the gang for a wide ranging discussion on all things pointing, and their blossoming seasons / careers!
Episode 20 - Tom Ellis Special!
We finally asked Tom Ellis to join us, and made it an in depth special!
We start at the beginning, and make our way to recent success. A range of topics covered, and despite Johnny's absence, there's a few laughs along the way!