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Racing at Charing went off very well, although I am sorry to hear that there were some glitches for those watching from home but I believe these were ironed out as the day progressed.

I am delighted to report that the local Constabulary and Environmental Officers were also very happy with what they found once again demonstrating that we run a safe sport, and that everyone is doing their best to comply for which our thanks. For those of you elsewhere I do hope you also had a good day.

However, we had a couple of problems in the run up, which I hope we can avoid for the Easter weekend so please check the following:

DECLARATIONS

  • Declarations for EASTER fixtures must be submitted by 1200 WEDNESDAY,
    NOT Thursday.
  • To avoid confusion, please do not declare horses for different fixtures on same e-mail – they get mislaid.
  • If using photos send one at a time. They only show up slowly and so can be missed.
  • List horses and races at top of e-mail to ensure no mistakes.

PRE-REGISTRATION FOR TICKETS

This did not go too well this weekend. Although majority of you remembered quite a few did not making life difficult for Fixture Secretaries and others.

  • Registration for e-tickets for EASTER fixtures is by 1200 THURSDAY due to Good Friday.
  • Registration otherwise on a normal week is by 1200 Friday.
  • To find ticket site either use this link: https://embed.futureticketing.ie/c/point-to-point-uk/
    or go to website
    and click on box on right hand side (black background with white writing)

PLANNER SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT

Due to the wholesale changes to the fixture list, the PPRC have produced a special supplement of forthcoming race schedules. This has already replaced the original Digital Planner and a printed publication will also soon be available. This publication is free to all those who purchased a hard copy planner at the start of the season. If you are one of these people then you should receive your copy within the next few days .

Of course, we are all learning new ropes so problems were to be expected but please do your best to comply with the above. The Declarations system was designed to comply with government requirements re Covid and was planned to be used for 2-3 fixtures. PPRC and PPA are now trying to make it work for 6 fixtures with no extra IT or human support. We need you to help to make it work.

If we can iron these wrinkles out we can settle down to a lovely spring, enjoying our sport and focusing on bringing back others as the government allows.

Kind regards,

Peter, Shelley, Adam

PPA