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Still, declines in the overall horse population have affected, albeit to a lesser extent, point-to-point racing. Because of that, race meets on Virginia's spring circuit have slightly changed their programs in answer to the fluctuations of the competitors.
The Casanova Hunt Pointto-Point Feb. 24 opens the racing season as usual at Mt. Sterling Farm near Warrenton. The meet has dropped the jumpers' flat race and changed the novice jump races to maiden events. By limiting the hurdle and timber races to previous non-winners, race officials hope to encourage more entrants.
The March 3 Rappahannock Hunt Point-toPoint makes a move to the new Bleu Rock Inn course near Washington. Junior pony races open the card, and the Rappahannock event picked up the "jumpers’ flat" dropped by Casanova. There will also be races in all divisions over timber: ladies', foxhunters and
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