Thousands of viewers watched on live stream as this year’s pointing season got off to a successful early start, live-streamed for the first time in the sport’s history. H&H speaks to some of those involved in the restart.
POINT-TO-POINTING marked a milestone moment on its early opening to the season, as thousands of viewers watched a “live” stream for the first time in the sport’s history.
Devon & Cornwall area kicked off the season behind closed doors on 24 October with the East Devon fixture at Bishop’s Court, featuring a full card of eight races and 80 runners.
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