**BREAKING NEWS** The AGA man has moved his blog!

The AGA man's blog has moved AND it has a new title as David is no longer the AGA man! Please go to davidseverywhere.wordpress.com where you will find lots of old posts from the AGA Pointing days plus photos and updates from Gina and Tom Ellis Racing (where David now works). There will also be plenty of words (and pics) about point-to-point horse racing.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Why not start the season with a punt on the AGA iTotal Control Lady Riders' Championship

Once again Mark Hill has kindly priced up the AGA iTotal Control Lady Riders' Championship. His initial prices are listed below and he will update them as the season progresses, although this will also depend on demand.

To clarify - the prices quoted are to win the Championship outright, the best 5 scores gained in the 34 AGA Ladies Open races will count, along with the score from the final. Points earned in the final will count double.

This is how the points are awarded:
 
 
Race type
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
34 AGA sponsored Ladies Opens races (Q)
10
6
4
2
AGA Ladies Hunter Chase Final - Stratford
20
12
8
4
 
 
Others will be available on request and I have listed some additional prices beneath the main table - Mark sent these through last night. Sam Drake was quoted at 10/1, however, I have removed her from the list as she has now turned conditional and we are very unlikely to see her in points.

The AGA iTotal Control Lady Riders' Championship Betting Odds

5/1 jt fav Claire Hart, 5/1 jt fav Jane Williams, 7/1 Gina Andrews, 8/1 Jacqueline Coward, 10/1 Leanda Tickle, 10/1 Bridget Andrews, 10/1 Hannah Lewis, 12/1 Hannah Watson, 12/1 Jo Buck, 12/1 Angela Rucker, 14/1 Alex Dunn

14/1 & upwards Bar

Each way 1/4 odds - 1, 2, 3

Mark will be standing at various Midland tracks and will be in the crowd at Cottenham on Sunday, you can also call him on 07831 293363.

**The additional prices that I requested have just come through from Mark - 16/1 Sarah-Jayne Davies, 25/1 Emily MacMahon, 25/1 Charlotte Prichard, 25/1 Ally Stirling, 25/1 Frankie Hickman, 33/1 Sarah 'Ripper' Rippon

Monday, November 12, 2012

That was the season that was ... AGA style! Part 3

As the countdown continues towards the start of the new season a thought occured to me, why not pen a review of the 2011/12 AGA Ladies Open Series. It presents a good opportunity to set the scene for what I am sure is going to be another exciting series, and also gives me a chance to post some more of Beazo's superb photos.

The AGA Series and the inaugural AGA Total Control Lady Riders' Championship reached a thrilling climax at Cheltenham in May, but during the preceeding five months there were lots of memorable moments and great performances in the saddle. The story continues in the sunshine at Milborne St Andrew ...

Milborne St Andrew - Wilton
A second visit of the season to Milborne St Andrew saw a title challenge from Chloe Boxall briefly flicker into life with an impressive 6 length win on Armoury House.
Armoury House was as impressive in the winners enclosure as he was on the track and this photo is another qualifier for "if only they could talk".

Thursday, November 1, 2012

That was the season that was ... AGA style! Part 2

As the countdown continues towards the start of the new season a thought occured to me, why not pen a review of the 2011/12 AGA Ladies Open Series. It presents a good opportunity to set the scene for what I am sure is going to be another exciting series, and also gives me a chance to post some more of Beazo's superb photos.

The AGA Series and the inaugural AGA Total Control Lady Riders' Championship reached a thrilling climax at Cheltenham in May, but during the preceeding five months there were lots of memorable moments and great performances in the saddle. The story continues in the rain at Ston Easton ...

Ston Easton - Mendip Farmers
Gina sluices through the mud to bag 10 AGA points, while in the background you would never think that Claire is riding a grey ... unless you look at the rear end!
Gina smiles as the rain keeps falling and the mud gets thicker.