Richard Eagle shines a spotlight on point-to-point success dynasties

Master Templar

The family connections in horse racing are abundant. I guess if you are born into a racing stable environment it is difficult not to become involved.
Obviously the O’Briens, Moores, Skeltons, Osbornes for example are well known for their family success stories.
I would guess the Ellis family are not so recognised, unless you have followed point to point meetings in the last few years.
Tom Ellis was a former top pointto-point jockey, riding more than 100 winners. When he moved into traini...