26/27 All things point to point

A treble for Ed Doggrell notwithstanding, the story of the day from racing at Buckfastleigh in Devon on Sunday was leading trainer Alan Hill’s 500th career win between the flags and in Hunter Chases – a remarkable achievement – with Soldier Unknown. The appropriately named winner on Remembrance Sunday was partnered by champion jockey James King, and ran in the colours of Rodney Mann, for whom Hill has trained more winners than any other owner.Doggrell, expected to be a title contender himself th