The Race
The PRA Steward or Official representative in association with the Clerk of the Course and organisers may at any time abandon a race at their discretion.
(i) All Ponies running shall be saddled at the appointed place and brought in to the Parade Ring a reasonable time before the signal to mount is given for the race in
which they are engaged.
(ii) If a Pony runs the wrong side of a course marker or flag, his Rider shall turn back and ride the course correctly from such point of the race, or they shall pull up.
They shall not otherwise continue in the race or the Pony shall be disqualified on the day and the Rider shall be guilty of an offence.
Ponies measuring 138cm & Under will race over a minimum flat distance of five furlongs.
Ponies measuring 148cm & Under will race over a minimum flat distance of six furlongs.
Distances of a minimum 4 furlongs. Race distances will vary according to the geography and layout of each Point-to-Point course. Recommended distances
between 7 and 9 furlongs for 138cm & Under races and 7 and 12 furlong for 148cm & Under races.
All prizes will be in kind and no prize money is permitted.
The Pony and Rider must form a suitable and competent combination on the day of the race. If, at the discretion of The PRA Steward, Organisers or Racecourse
Official they fail to comply they may be withdrawn on the day and The PRA may refuse future Entries for the combination.
Dead Heats
When Ponies finish in a dead-heat both Ponies and Riders will be deemed as winners.
as winners.