Jodie Standing's Point-to-Point Recruits 2026-2027

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Jodie Standing’s Point-to-Point Recruits is now in its eighth year and has firmly established itself as an essential guide for gaining an advantage on the National Hunt scene, especially in the...

Jodie Standing’s Point-to-Point Recruits is now in its eighth year and has firmly established itself as an essential guide for gaining an advantage on the National Hunt scene, especially in the novice hurdle and bumper divisions.  

 

Leaving no stone unturned, Jodie provides a comprehensive analysis of each of the featured horses, many of whom most punters or racing enthusiasts will not see until they make their Rules debuts this season for their new connections, having either been sold through the sales ring or via private deals.  

 

This book not only focuses on the horses that have sold for big money, but also sheds light on the less obvious ones and those that have gone to lower-profile yards.  

 

With Jodie’s analysis, readers can expect to learn how each horse performed in their respective races, while also discovering their characteristics, running styles, pedigrees, optimal conditions, and new connections.  

 

Key Features for 2026-2027 include: 

  • 80 new Point-to-Point recruits – horses that are expected to run under Rules this season. 

  • 20 Star Potential Point-to-Point recruits – horses that Jodie believes will do especially well for their respective trainers. 

  • Quick-Glance Key Characteristics on each horse – a handy bullet-pointed reference of the main aspects of a horse’s performance 

  • 20 Ex-Pointers to follow – horses that already started their careers under Rules but remain largely unexposed. 

  • 10 British Point-to-Point Recruits - a handful of horses that have shown promise on these shores. 

  • A Look Back Review – highlighting horses that are yet to reach their full potential from the previous edition, while also recognising those that have achieved great success.  

  • Sire Spotlight – a look at a couple of up-and-coming sires that have caught Jodie’s eye. 

 

PAST SUCCESS 
Jodie has consistently highlighted not only big-priced winners in the Point-to-Point Recruits but also Cheltenham Festival winners, including Ferny Hollow, Sir Gerhard, Envoi Allen, and Jasmin de Vaux, all of whom were highlighted as having ‘star potential’ and went on to win the Weatherbys-sponsored Champion Bumper in their first season under Rules. 

 

NOTABLE WINNERS FROM LAST YEAR INCLUDE: 

 

Star Potential Recruits 

  • Follow Your Luck – 2/2 over hurdles 

  • Harry Lowes – two-time winner 

  • Hold The Serve – won three in a row  

  • Jet To Monte Carlo – Fairyhouse handicap hurdle winner @ 10/1 

  • Rathkenny – won maiden hurdle @ 11/2 

 

Point-To-Point Recruits 

  • Bally Free – won maiden hurdle @ 100/30 

  • Cristal d’Estruval – 2/2 over hurdles  

  • Crystal Island - 2/2 over hurdles 

  • Daydream Nation – won Leopardstown handicap hurdle @ 11/2 

  • Gatineau Park – won maiden hurdle @ 7/2 

  • Hidden Fortune - won maiden hurdle @ 7/2 

  • Keep Him Company – won first two bumpers @ 11/4 and 100/30 

  • Keno Black – won maiden hurdle @ 5/1 

  • Le Frimeur – won Punchestown 3m Grade 1 novice hurdle @ 18/1 

  • Legendary Luke – won twice @ 9/2 and 2/1  

  • Midnight Jukebox – won sole start @ 3/1 

  • Real Quartz – 2/2 over hurdles 

  • Taurus Bay – Grade 2-placed and won first two over hurdles @ 15/8 

  • With Nolimit – won Punchestown Grade 1 NHF @ 14/1 

 

British Pointers 

  • Carlenrig – won Grade 2 Bristol Novices’ Hurdle @ 4/1 

  • Edith Pelham – won NHF and novice hurdle @ 3/1 and 5/1 

  • Outmaster – 2/2 over hurdles 

  • Panjandrum – won maiden hurdle @ 6/1 

 

Ex-Pointers To Follow 

  • Echoing Silence – won Listed novice hurdle @ 5/2 

  • Kingston Pride – won chasing debut @ 9/2 

  • No Drama This End – 4/5 over hurdles, including 1x Grade 1 and 2x Grade 2 

  • Road Exile – won maiden hurdle @ 4/1 

  • Sober Glory – won 3x hurdles and 2nd in Supreme at the Cheltenham Festival 

 

RECOGNISED BY INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS 
"The results have been impressive…Standing is thorough in her analysis, reporting on physical, pedigree, visual impression in the race and what the future might hold. It is a highly recommended book that will give you an edge and keep you ahead of the crowd for the rest of the season…" Ben Hutton, Racing Post 

 

"I’ve been very fortunate to learn from some of racing’s finest journalists and Jodie Standing’s meticulous approach puts her right up with the best of them.” 
Peter Naughton, Racing TV 

 

PUBLISHED THURSDAY, 1ST OCTOBER