The going was described as perfect jumping ground at the Tynedale point to point on Sunday, when large fields went to post and resulted in some very exciting finishes.

Tom Hamilton, 19, rode a double aboard Wayupinthesky and The Gotfor Man, which completed a memorable weekend, as he had partnered Douglas Julian to win at Kelso races, the previous day.

In the men's open Wayupinthesky justified favouritism, when holding on by a neck from long time leader, Sea Scout. Dropped out the back, he was eased into the race and turning for home was in a prominent position.

Jumping the last in front, he looked to have the race won, but idled in front and had to dig deep to hold off a renewed challenge from Sea Scout. On dismounting, Tom said: "He was more impressive that the winning distance!"

The Cloudings gelding was highly rated in Ireland before Gavin and Alison Hamilton bought him five weeks ago from Cork farmer, Bill O'Keefe. Alison, who now holds a public licence, has 10 training at her Denholm yard.

Hans De Gier was rewarded for his patience, when The Gotfor Man was the comfortable winner of the eight-year-old and over maiden. Following two seconds last season and being brought down four out when going well on his reappearance this season, he was produced with a well timed run by Tom to go on and score by eight lengths from Wave Breaker.

Clive Storey trains the winner for Dutch born Hans, who moved to the Borders seven years ago, and bought the eight-year-old privately in Ireland.

Sixteen-year-old Sam Coltherd rode his second career winner aboard Annie Aces, who defied a 14 lb penalty, to take the South Northumberland Hunts Club Members' race.

The nine-year-old had failed to complete on her two starts this season, but relished the better ground and after jumping the last in front held on by a neck from the favourite, Fozy Moss. She was bought over the phone from Mel Smith Bloodstock in September 2014 and is owned by The Pretty in Pink Partnership, which is made up of four ladies and one gentleman!

Sixteen runners went to post in the Young Horse Maiden, which saw victory go to another young jockey - 17-year-old Henry Morshead aboard Shannon Silver.

It was very much a family affair as Henry is the son of Anthea, who in turn trains the six-year-old for her father, Peter Beaumont. Henry, who is studying for his A levels at Cheltenham College, landed two lengths up at the last but had to work hard to hold on by half a length from Whatsthestoryman.

Eighty-year-old Peter Beaumont, who trained Jodami to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup, was on hand to collect the silverware.

The judge had a very busy day as the ladies' race resulted in another tight finish, when Durban Gold got up on the line to beat Radharc Na Mara.

This race, like the men's, was run over the extended trip and the field were taken along by Boris the Blade and Rolecarr. The same duo were still at the head of affairs three out, where Rolecarr blundered giving Charlotte Dun no chance of staying in the saddle.

Creeping into the race all the time was Radharc Na Mara, who landed in front two out and stayed on strongly up the hill only to be collared on the line by Durban Gold.

The winner of two point to points, before being bought at Doncaster, in 2014, the mare was partnered by Joanna Walton for her mother, Diana, who has four in training at Bonchester Bridge.

Stoney completed his hat trick in the NPPA Club Members' race, when he held on gamely to repel the late challenge of veteran, Royal Mackintosh.

A strong pace was set by Whisperdale, who was joined by Nickwillis four out, and turning for home the latter had the upper hand. Two lengths up, Nickwillis took a tired fall at the last, where Stoney, who had been outpaced earlier on, was left in the lead.

There was a shock result in the 15-runner restricted, when 20-1 shot, Boy In Bangkok jumped his rivals ragged and beat Mister D by two lengths. The home bred gelding was a first training success for Venetia Wrigley, who hunted him all season with the Middleton.

He was partnered by Venetia's son, Ed, who works as a stockbroker in London, where he bikes to and from work to get himself fit.

Racing was preceded by three pony races, which saw success go to Charlie Todd on Little Annie, Connor Murtagh on Pick Pocket and Archie George Frank on Judge Fox.