25/26 All things point to point

Tim Underwood is one of pointing’s true characters. He rode his last winner aged 63, had his final mount in 2020 at 72 (although he claims not to have officially retired) and still rides out daily – at the age of 77. He remains one of the most successful owner-trainers in the country, having previously been national leading owner and leading trainer (seven horses or fewer). Last year, he won his first South Midlands Area trainers title, taking on and beating the bigger yards. Typically Tim, when