Clare’s point-to-point community are expressing concerns about the future of the sport, which is now postponed indefinitely.
Point-to-point racing was not included in the government’s list of elite sports in the latest COVID-19 guidelines, with action not resuming until further notice.
Horse racing is continuing under level five of the government’s road map, with point-to-point action seen as the training ground for racing under rules for both horses and jockeys.
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Tubber handler Paurick O Connor, whose brother is National Hunt jockey Derek, says the latest decision will have a big impact on trainers in this county.