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Pointing at crossroads: Rolf Johnson fears it could be point of no return for a much-loved sport

Only Iain Mackenzie and Martin Harris could be entrusted with the requiem to Point-to-Pointing. The singular language of their Hunter Chasers & Point-to-Point Annuals (1968-2012) is still alive, kicking the backsides of those who abused the privilege of competing in disregarding the sport had moved on; just as hard as those who threatened their passion by cancelling hunting.
Point-to-point devotees inhabit a small planet. Nerdish to ignorant outsiders, yet encomiums of baroque sentiments from the many who chipped in to the very much late-lamented book of record of amateur horseracing, sp...

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