David Simpson on the new 2013 AGA Ladies' Open Point-to-Point Championship

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

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".