Here is some early information about the Calcutta and Point to Point.  Prize list will come mid-March.  Start thinking about finding a partner; call Fritzi or Dan if you need help.

CALCUTTA AND POINT TO POINT  - It may seem early to be thinking about these end-of-season events, but the meadowlarks may sing before the next newsletter appears. For the uninitiated, the Calcutta (April 13) is the gala party where we get to bet large sums on our favorite teams competing  in the Point to Point (April 26) competitions. The betting system is unique and a little confusing, but seminars will be offered in the ensuing  months. The Calcutta is a major fund raiser for the Hunt, so all money invested is well-spent. However, the odds are good and some of us will win large purses. If your spouse frowns on high roller dollar bets, start hiding the money now, or set up a syndicate with other bashful bettors. For those who can't make the party, or who are just totally befuddled by the system, we will be hawking raffle tickets that are guaranteed to get some of you into the money. Pam Hedges and Jonathan Townes will be running the show this year, and offers to help them are hereby solicited.

The Point to Point is under new management as Rick Roth goes into honorable retirement. Fritzi Riahi and Dan Lincoln will run the show this year, with TBA interning in preparation for next year's event. This year there will be some fine tuning, but no major changes. The Race will go to the swiftest and the Pace will go to the wisest. If you think you have a fast trotter, you may have more room to prove it. We are looking for suggestions of tests to prove mettle of the Handy Hunter competition. Of course, the Hilltopper event will be great for all ages. The Calcutta Prize list will be out in mid-March, but block the date on your calendar and remind Old Dobbin that the season does not end with the closing hunt.