Mike Crolla @mikecrolla.bsky.social · 14/03/2026Such a lovely Saturday at Skutterskelfe Park, Hutton Rudby with my family alongside. Henry Crow won 24 hours after Cheltenham, Summerville Boy won 8 years after Cheltenham. 040
Mike Crolla @mikecrolla.bsky.social · 09/02/2026youtu.be/rDndM4FdgyU?...youtu.beCORONATION GOLD CUP 2026YouTube video by Jeffery Guyett 000
Mike Crolla @mikecrolla.bsky.social · 09/02/2026Nothing like a busy numbers board as a throwback thing of beauty. 030
Mike Crolla @mikecrolla.bsky.social · 07/02/2026issuu.com/weatherbys/d... Link to the Combined Services racecard at Larkhill tomorrowissuu.comCombined Services - Sunday 8th February 010
Mike Crolla @mikecrolla.bsky.social · 03/02/2026The Combined Services point-to-point is the Military point and takes place this Sunday at Larkhill. 147 entries featuring the Coronation Gold Cup, the second classic race of the season. First race of a minimum seven at 12 noon. 020
Mike Crolla @mikecrolla.bsky.social · 30/01/2026There have been a few improvements at Catterick in recent years. This Horseshoe bar is lovely and toasty on a cold, grey day. 110
Mike Crolla @mikecrolla.bsky.social · 19/01/202668 entries for Cocklebarrow on Sunday, featuring the first classic race of the season, the Lord Ashton of Hyde's Cup. First of six steeplechases at 12.35 with three pony races from 11.00. 000
Mike Crolla @mikecrolla.bsky.social · 24/12/2025Answers: TL Cheltenham before the 1980 reconfiguration, TR Kempton Park sprint course, BL Newcastle home turn, BR 3 out at Wetherby. Merry Christmas 🎄 130
Mike Crolla @mikecrolla.bsky.social · 24/12/2025Happy Christmas Eve. Four more racecourses to name from 1970s and 1980s action - answers and credits later. 630
Mike Crolla @mikecrolla.bsky.social · 23/12/2025Today's answers: TL: Turning out of the home straight Haydock Park; TR: Top of the hill Warwick; BL: Rag Trade at Stockton; BR: pre All Weather hurdling at Lingfield Park. Well done if you got any of those - I may do a final set of four tomorrow. 020
Reposted by Mike CrollaMerlyn Edwards @allmanbros2.bsky.social · 23/12/2025Here we go, a Bonus quiz from Mike and its in colour. 041
Mike Crolla @mikecrolla.bsky.social · 23/12/2025No UK racing today so a coffee time puzzle - four UK racecourses to name from 1979s and 1980s. Usual hat tip to @allmanbros2.bsky.social for his efforts throughout the year. Answers and credits later. 641
Mike Crolla @mikecrolla.bsky.social · 29/11/2025Smashing day calling the action at the Border point-to-point, before the rain arrived. Hexham is such a splendid venue. 030
Mike Crolla @mikecrolla.bsky.social · 28/11/2025Rough notes and prep done for four meetings this weekend - and the tape measure is out for the Christmas tree 🎄 020
Mike Crolla @mikecrolla.bsky.social · 23/11/2025The correct answers were TL Friars Haugh, TR Didmarton, BL Bonvilston, BR Siddington. Three out of four guessed correctly across the different platforms. 021
Mike Crolla @mikecrolla.bsky.social · 23/11/2025Will give this until about 6.30pm if anyone else fancies a go. 000
Mike Crolla @mikecrolla.bsky.social · 23/11/2025Sunday puzzle - four British point-to-point tracks to name. 463
Mike Crolla @mikecrolla.bsky.social · 10/10/2025Drawing up and learning colours and their numbers in lines of four for spotting duties at York. Before and after annotations. 010
Mike Crolla @mikecrolla.bsky.social · 28/09/2025Busy, enjoyable day's pony racing at Bangor-on-Dee. Plenty of education and race experience for young riders. The beginners races divided twice. 120
Mike Crolla @mikecrolla.bsky.social · 17/09/2025Link to Tir Prince's prestigious card on Saturday - a mix of quality and quantity along the way v2.bhrc.org.uk/media/g44bfj...v2.bhrc.org.uk 010
Mike Crolla @mikecrolla.bsky.social · 16/09/2025Nine race card at Tir Prince on Saturday - a stellar harness fixture including the Derby, Oaks, Futurities, Crock of Gold Gold and Silver, STAGBI Mares and two Le Trot handicaps. First race 3.30, last race 6.15. 010
Mike Crolla @mikecrolla.bsky.social · 17/08/2025Calling a novelty today - 10 runners in Argentina's longest race later today, the Group 3 General Pueyrredon over 3,000 metres. There was an application to reduce the race to 2,400m which was knocked back so still a unique race for those who follow the Argentinian circuit. 010
Mike Crolla @mikecrolla.bsky.social · 02/07/2025I see that admission at Nottingham is only £9 on Saturday evening - admirable and I hope that they get lots of takers. 010
Mike Crolla @mikecrolla.bsky.social · 28/06/2025If you haven't caught this yet, an enjoyable, nostalgic hour watching Further Flight's wins youtu.be/jg5CZDmWeTY?...youtu.beFurther Flight From His First Win to His Last. The Legendary Grey.Thanks for The Memories Racing HRLYouTube video by Horse Racing Legends 020
Mike Crolla @mikecrolla.bsky.social · 07/06/2025Enjoyable to be back on the North Wales coast at Tir Prince for the start of their 2025 season. 010
Mike Crolla @mikecrolla.bsky.social · 25/05/2025Huge half hour for Eduardo Pavón who has ridden Group 1 double at San Isidro, firstly on 25/1 shot Ardiendo in the 2yo Criterium, then landing G1 Gran Premio 25 de Mayo with Honest Boy, hot Peruvian challenger Don Feres wilting tamely. Charm and Martin Valle won G1 2yo fillies. 010
Mike Crolla @mikecrolla.bsky.social · 17/05/2025Gorgeous day at Hexham for the Haydon point-to-point. That the reservoir resembles a beach a reflection of the hard work that goes into keeping the show on the road during this dry spell. 020
Mike Crolla @mikecrolla.bsky.social · 11/05/2025Lovely afternoon at Haydock Park for the Area 4 Pony Club raceday. About 60 ponies and 50 odd young riders receiving education and racing experience. 020
Mike Crolla @mikecrolla.bsky.social · 10/05/2025Over 60 ponies declared for the Area 4 pony raceday at Haydock Park tomorrow, that's more competitors than the last three points that I've attended put together. Hopefully one or two stars of the future in the saddle. 000
Mike Crolla @mikecrolla.bsky.social · 28/04/2025There are 70 entries for the Warwickshire point-to-point @MollingtonRaces on Bank Holiday Monday with the first of seven races due off at 2pm. 000
Mike Crolla @mikecrolla.bsky.social · 17/03/202567 entries for the Cirencester Races at Siddington on Saturday, the first fixture at the course for three years. First race of six due off at 1.30. #gopointing 000
Mike Crolla @mikecrolla.bsky.social · 15/03/2025Summerville Boy (2018 Cheltenham Festival winner) wins again on the Yorkshire PTP circuit at the age of 13 - a fine battle with Red Opium and Cullin Hills in the £1,000 Mixed Open at Hutton Rudby. 060
Mike Crolla @mikecrolla.bsky.social · 10/03/2025There are 66 entries for the Hurworth point-to-point at Hutton Rudby this Saturday, with the first of six races due off at 1pm. There is music and televised rugby after racing. It's a fabulous venue to #gopointing 000
Mike Crolla @mikecrolla.bsky.social · 22/02/2025Change of pace this weekend to watch our friends' daughter captain the Leeds Knights U16s. Love how you can get so close to the action. 000
Mike Crolla @mikecrolla.bsky.social · 16/02/2025Viroflay won the Coronation Gold Cup for the second time today at Larkhill, winning by a distance. Olive Nicholls rode the winner and Paul beamed that it was as good as Ascot. 010
Mike Crolla @mikecrolla.bsky.social · 15/02/2025Nice pic in Go Pointing this week - thanks Grace - nearly 400 miles further south this weekend... 000
Mike Crolla @mikecrolla.bsky.social · 13/02/2025Had a go at a Connections on Flat racecourses in the British Isles. Hope it works! connections.swellgarfo.com/game/-OJ0NfH...connections.swellgarfo.comConnections – Custom Puzzle CreatorCreate custom puzzles based on the game popularized by New York Times 100
Mike Crolla @mikecrolla.bsky.social · 12/02/2025An easy win for UK point-to-pointing would be a race of the week shared on socials and broadcast on racing channels. There were two or three compelling finishes at Friars Haugh on Sunday that deserved exposure way beyond the prohibitive paywall and private sales. 051
Mike Crolla @mikecrolla.bsky.social · 11/02/2025Now at the age of 17, Southfield Theatre holds an entry in the Ladies Conditions at Larkhill on Sunday. He's been placed in the first three in all 31 starts between the flags. #gopointing 000
Mike Crolla @mikecrolla.bsky.social · 11/02/2025Coronation Gold Cup entries include Cheltenham / Stratford double hero What A Glance, standing dish Viroflay who will looking to regain his title under Olive Nicholls, 5 time PTP winner One For Rosie and recent course winners and newer recruits My Drogo and Givega. #gopointing 000
Mike Crolla @mikecrolla.bsky.social · 11/02/2025youtu.be/JiiUKjS_n-Q?... A treasure trove of racing memories from 1987, the year SIS started pictures and commentary in betting shops. Note how the voices begin to transition from Cloudsley Marsham and Michael Seth-Smith to Lee McKenzie, more Raleigh Gilbert and more Robin Gray.youtu.beBrough Scott presents The Racing Year of 1987YouTube video by roderigodetriano 000
Mike Crolla @mikecrolla.bsky.social · 10/02/2025There are 58 entries for Combined Services point-to-point at Larkhill on Sunday with 11 in the feature Coronation Gold Cup, the second classic of the season. First of six steeplechases at 12.45, with the King's Troop flat race at 12 noon. #gopointing 000
Mike Crolla @mikecrolla.bsky.social · 09/02/2025Home after another enjoyable trip up to Scotland and a warm Kelso welcome. Lovely to call Chameron home again five years after I did at Larkhill. 040
Mike Crolla @mikecrolla.bsky.social · 09/02/2025The 360 from the commentary tower at Friars Haugh 030
