Isabel Tompsett's inside view - North Cornwall, Wadebridge

I caught up with Isabel this morning and I can report that she was in very good form, she was really chirpy and eager to discuss the AGA Ladies Open at Wadebridge tomorrow. Isabel has been at Oaksey House in Lambourn all week, returning to her Mum's house in Wales yesterday evening. She was raving about the facilities at Oaksey House and if you have a couple of minutes spare click on the link and have a look for yourself.

Chesnut Annie and Isabel jump the last to win the Ladies Open
race at the Banwen Miners meeting in 2009

There are 10 entries for the AGA Ladies Open at Wadebridge tomorrow and despite the fact that it may be a small field Isabel feels that it will still be a competitive race. The entries are:

Ask The Thatcher
Deloughtane
Dr Cerullo
Khachaturian
Monkerty Tunkerty
Nevada Royale
New Little Bric
Sericina
Terramarique
Wee Fly

The one that really stands out for Isabel is Sericina, trained and ridden by Chloe Roddick, and who won the corresponding race last year by 25 lengths. That was a 3 runner race on going that was good to soft, sticky in places, this year the going is reported as good to soft so hopefully most of the field will stand their ground. 

Breaking news - we have a new AGA sponsored qualifier in Yorkshire so spread the word

Earlier this week we heard the sad news that the South-East Point-to-Point Supporters Club meeting at Detling on 25th February had been abandoned. This started a frantic search for a replacement qualifier and I'm delighted to say  that officials at the Yorkshire Point-to-Point club have agreed to upgrade their Ladies Open next Sunday (15th January) to an AGA sponsored qualifier. 

The AGA Pointing team will now be heading to Sheriff Hutton in Yorkshire next weekend where we will meet up with our friends Michael & Sara from the local AGA dealer Country Warmth. It's short notice but we can spread the word and help to get those entries in for the AGA Ladies open! 

The AGA van - looking forward to a trip to Yorkshire next weekend

Entries close on Saturday evening so there's still time and remember that all declared horses become eligible for the AGA Hunter Chase Final at Cheltenham on May 2nd.

AGA - A Day In The Life parts 1 and 2, return of the champion - Billyvoddan romps home

Parts 1 and 2 of this superb film, featuring Billyvoddan, Jane Williams, Phil Rowley and Juliet Minton are now available to view on our dedicated YouTube channel. Part 1 was filmed at Phil Rowley's yard in Shropshire, where Jane and Phil gave an insight into Billy’s training and talked about their hopes for the new season. Part 2 was filmed at the Harkaway Club Point-to-Point meeting at Chaddesley Corbett ... and we all know what happened there.

Part 1

Part 2

These superb videos were filmed, edited and produced for AGA by former BBC journalist Leonie Collier, now of www.jamodomedia.co.uk

AGA full of running ... the competition, who wants a pink "Im In Total Control" polo shirt?

Last night I posted a brief summary of the season in numbers, up to the end of 2011. I hope you were paying attention because tonight I have 3 questions for you based on that summary, the winner will get the shirt, here you go:

• 3 of the 54 runners have run more than once, can you name all 3?
• 1 of those runners wasn't ridden by his regular pilot, which one and why?
• 7 lady riders have had more than one ride, which one of the 7 has had the most rides?

Sorry, you only win the pink polo shirt!

First person to answer all 3 correctly wins the pink polo shirt (just the shirt), in a size of your choice, email answers to d.simpson@agarangemaster.com

AGA full of running ... 2011 round up, AGA - "a strong stayer, sitting just off the pace but still on the bridle and full of running"

I think that's a very accurate description of our position as the AGA van heads for it's first run of 2012 at Wadebridge on Sunday. I also thought it would be a good time to summarise the season up to the end of 2011 and in order to hold your attention I'll keep it brief and do it by numbers, this is the story so far:

• 5 AGA Ladies Open races - with qualification for Cheltenham at stake
• 1 AGA Total Control Championship race - with points & vouchers at stake
• 116 entries - 100 & 16 respectively
• 54 runners - 44 & 10 respectively
• 3 horses have run more than once
• 43 lady riders have had at least one ride
• 7 lady riders have had more than one ride
• 17 lady riders have scored points in the AGA Total Control Championship



A collage from Chaddesley Corbett on 27th December -
see how many times you can spot me!



Check back here tomorrow evening for the latest update from Isabel Tompsett, plus a mini competition with 3 questions based on the season so far and a rather nice pink prize for the winner.

Fabulous clocks, points, polo shirts and AGA vouchers - lady riders are "In Total Control" with fabulous AGA prizes

Did you know that there are 28 AGA Ladies Open races this season and that if you run in one you will automatically qualify for the AGA Hunter Chase final at Cheltenham in May? You can also earn points in every single one of them which will count towards the AGA Total Control Lady Riders Championship ... plus there are a further 22 Ladies Open races in which you can earn points towards the Championship!


I'd like you to buy one but you could actually win this AGA!

Points are awarded as per the table below, with your best five results PLUS the final counting towards the Championship, points earned in the final will count double. 

Race type	1st	2nd	3rd	4th
28 AGA sponsored Ladies Open races (qualifier for the final at Cheltenham)	10	6	4	2
22 AGA Total Control Championship Ladies Open races	6	4	2	1
AGA Ladies Hunter Chase Final – Cheltenham (points count double)	20	12	8	4

If you win one of the 28 AGA Ladies Open races you will be presented with a fabulous AGA Empire fob watch clock, plus every rider will also receive an exclusive embroidered AGA "I'm In Total Control" polo shirt in pink or black (*only one per rider). Come and visit the AGA Pointing team after the race to pick up your shirt ... and be prepared to be photographed (wearing the shirt if possible). **The groom who leads up the winning horse will be presented with an AGA "I'm In Total Control" fleece.

 

If you ride in one of the 22 Ladies Open races which are not sponsored by AGA then you will still earn some points, PLUS you will receive a £25 AGA voucher, with the race winner receiving a £125 AGA voucher. The vouchers will be presented after the post race presentation and a photograph will be taken ... or several photographs if I'm there! Vouchers can be redeemed in your local AGA shop and if you need some inspiration before you visit why not take a look at our AGA Cook Shop website.

AGA vouchers and fabulous clocks for owners - £25 AGA vouchers for owners of all declared runners

Did you know that if you enter your horse in an AGA Ladies Open race and declare it to run you get a £25 AGA voucher? The voucher will be presented to you in the paddock before the race and it can be redeemed in your local AGA shop, if you would like some inspiration why not take a look at our AGA Cook Shop website before you visit the shop.

If your horse wins an AGA Ladies Open race you will be presented with one of our fabulous, must have AGA Palladium clocks, however, if your horse doesn't win but you "love that clock" and "want that clock" then you can put your voucher to good use and get £25 off a clock at your local AGA shop!   

Is this one of the most sought after prizes ever in Point-to-Point racing!