SOME 108 horses have been entered for what promises to be a gripping Royal Artillery point-to-point meet.

The third meeting scheduled to be held at Larkhill Racecourse on Saturday has a competitive field.

Hunt Members' race is the opening one which ought to be a formality for Impact Area, winner of this race in 2015, who was successful at the last meeting when winning the Mens Open.

The Maiden has attracted an entry of 31, so there is the possibility that the race will be divided on the day.

The Ladies race entries are headed by Alskamatic, a game winner at the last meeting and he has every chance of following up. Of his rivals, Subtle Sovereign will improve on his last run, Grand Gold won an Irish Ladies point-to-point at Dromhane last year and the Stuart Penny trio of Latest Trend, Quedillac and Safferano all come into consideration. The most interesting entry is the evergreen Carruthers, winner of the Hennessey in 2011. Now aged 13 and starting a new career in point to points, he is due to be ridden by Lily Bradstock, the daughter of Mark and Sarah Bradstock.

The Club Members Conditions race features Man Of Steel, winner of his last three races for trainer Alan Hill and he could be the answer to a tricky looking race.

The Mens Open sees the return of Ghizao, the impressive winner of the Mens Open at Barbury Castle in December. He may be opposed by the Sheila Crow trained Connies Cross, who boasts good Hunter Chase form, the unbeaten Glint Of Gold, winner of his last nine races in the South East but only seen once last season.

The meeting concludes with the Intermediate in which 19 are entered.

Admission is £10, under-16s go free.

First race is at 11.30am.