Reminder of the points up for grabs for the next four days
n a race worth 100,000 or more to the winner, the winner scores 50 points.
In a race worth between 75,000 and 99,999 to the winner, the winner scores 40 points.
In a race worth between 50,000 and 74,999 to the winner, the winner scores 30 points.
In a race worth between 30,000 and 49,999 to the winner, the winner scores 25 points.
In a race worth between 25,000 and 29,999 to the winner, the winner scores 20 points.
In a race worth between 15,000 and 24.999 to the winner, the winner scores 15 points.
In a race worth between 10,000 and 14,999 to the winner, the winner scores 10 points.
In a race worth up to 9,999 to the winner, the winner scores 5 points.
In the event of a dead heat full points are still awarded but should any race be a walk over, no points are scored.
10 additional points will be awarded to the winner of any race at the Cheltenham Festival, plus the Aintree Grand National.
A further 15 points will be awarded to the winner of the Champion Hurdle, Champion Chase, Ryanair Chase,Stayers Hurdle, Cheltenham Gold Cup and the Aintree Grand National. (i.e 75 points in total, 50+10+15)
Ten points will also be awarded to any horse finishing second at the Cheltenham Festival and five points to any horse finishing third.
Bonus points according to the official Tote Win Dividend in £ or € as printed in the RP for both Britain and Ireland, will also be awarded as follows. If no Tote Win Dividend is declared, the SP will determine any bonus points. Should neither a Tote Win Dividend nor a SP be returned, bonus points will not apply.
4 to 6...................4 points
Over 6 to 10........6 points
Over 10 to 14....10 points
Over 14 to 20....15 points
Over 20 to 33....20 points
Over 33...............40 points
Dark Horses will score DOUBLE bonus points.
