Pointing Pointers

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!

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!

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

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.

Ben and Sam talk all things pointing with Alan Hill!

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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!)

The Poste man always delivers. Charlie joins Ben and Sam for a catch up!

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

Ben and Sam with an all star line up!!

- Darren Andrews

- Guy Sankey

- Jake Bament

- Josh Newman

- Max Comley

Ben and Sam have a laid back chat through current affairs and the hunter chase evening at Cheltenham!

Ben and Sam chew the fat with guest appearances from;

- Amber Jackson Fennel

- John Dawson

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!

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!! 😀

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

We have a new co-host (!) and we speak to;

• Alfie Shaliker
• Chris Dawson
• Darren Andrews
• George Daly
• Gina Andrews

We reflect on an epic victory for team GB!

It's that time of year. We hear from expert Darran Pearce and plenty of contenders!

Double the length, double as good?! You tell me. 

Featuring...

Dan Cherriman

Chris Dawson

Joe Hill

Misha Micklewright

Tim Talbot

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

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

This week we hear from:

Amie Waugh

Gina Andrews 

James Gray

Johnny Bailey

Kelly Morgan

Toby McCain Mitchell

Welcome back sports fans... a small but mighty Episode;

Alice Stevens

Darren Andrews

Guy Sankey

James King

John Dawson

Joe O'shea

Peter Wright 

A short but sweet episode to kick start 2023! New and Improved - now with Henry Crowe!! 

A bitesize appetiser for Christmas! 

With a little help from...

Bradley Gibbs

Chris Dawson

James Gray

Peter Wright

Tim Talbot

Chris Barber

Jon Barlow

Gina Andrews

Darren Andrews

Joe O'Shea

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!

Another punchy episode with; 

Ben Atkins

James Gray

Alice Stevens

Kelly Morgan

Daniel Cherriman

Izzie Marshall

Lawney Hill

Paddy Barlow

Tom Ellis

We're back but not as you know it. Feedback very welcome! Johnny's number is... 07### ######

We wrap up this marathon season with Peter Wright, CEO of the Point to Point Authority! 

Two fantastic guests straight off the back of amazing record breaking seasons - ooh we are spoiling you!!

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! 

Hunter chase expert Darran runs you through the card! 

Thoughts from last weekend including Johnny and his pony racing prodigy's, and a discussion on last week's hot debate. 

Commentator of 20 years in the Devon and Cornwall area Mark Dennis joins for an interesting discussion about the health of the scene. 

The chaps are joined by huntsman and jockey Dan Cherriman for a chat about his career and a catch up on the recent action! 

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! 

Trainer Jon Barlow joins Jockey Paddy Barlow and the gang for a wide ranging discussion on all things pointing, and their blossoming seasons / careers! 

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!