The Point-to-Point Recruits 2025-26

Jodie Standing’s Point-to-Point Recruits is now in its seventh 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 2025-2026 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.
• A Point-to-Point Course Glossary – a brief description of the Point-to-Point tracks featured throughout the book.
• 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.

OTHER NOTABLE WINNERS INCLUDE:

• Jasmin de Vaux – multiple Grade 1 winner
• Nick Rockett – Grand National winner
• Ferny Hollow – Grade 1 winner
• Envoi Allen – Grade 1 winner
• Sir Gerhard – Grade 1 winner
• Croke Park – Grade 1 winner
• Fact To File – Cheltenham Festival winner
• Myretown – Cheltenham Festival winner
• Better Days Ahead – Cheltenham Festival winner
• Chianti Classico – Cheltenham Festival winner
• Romeo Coolio – Grade 1 winner
• Al Gasparo – 20/1
• Peso – 18/1
• Jeroboam Machin – Grade 2 & 18/1
• Dysart Enos – Grade 2 winner
• Wingmen – 18/1
• Jingko Blue – Grade 2 winner
• Ski Lodge – 4/1 & 11/4
• Quebecois – 4/1 winner
• Bill Joyce – Grade 2 winner
• Jeriko du Reponet – Punchestown Festival winner
• Workahead - 13/2
• Realisation – debutant winner @ 10/1
• Man At Work – debutant winner 15/2
• Gentle Slopes – 12/1
• Bright Forecast – debutant winner @ 20/1
• Eden Du Houx – 8/1
• Mega Yeats – debutant winner @ 7/1
• The Glancing Queen – 16/1 debutant winner (Listed)
• The Captains Inn – 20/1
• Make Me A Believer – 8/1 debutant winner

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