Horse race in Eton broken up! (5-2-5)

I believe the answer is:

point-to-point

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(Other definitions for point-to-point that I've seen before include "Cross-country race" , "Cross-country steeplechase" , "Steeplechase, usually for amateurs" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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