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Going

Good

Course

Course Information

Course is rectangular and undulating with three sharp bends round the edge of one large (100 acre) enclosure; four fences in home straight with a gradual uphill finish; good turf covering on quick drying chalk gives perfect going in early season, can get firm later; well-built portable fences.

SF: 16 – 18, or 12 for 2m4f Maidens

LH 1 and three quarter Circuits of course per race

3 mile: 10 Fences – 19 Jumps in race

2 Open Ditches (4/14)

2 mile 5 furlong: 10 Fences – 17 Jumps in race

2 Open Ditches (2/12)

Meetings: Countryside Alliance Club (Wessex); Portman Hunt

https://www.pointingwessex.co.uk/ – enquire here about Point-to-Pointing at Badbury Rings, admission prices and Trade Stand availability

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Direction

Lefthanded

Facilities

Dogs Welcome

Point-to-points provide an ideal opportunity to spend a day in the countryside with your dog, although please remember that dogs must always be on a lead, should not be left in cars unattended (particularly in warmer weather), and to clean up after them.

Come and enter them in the fun family dog racing. Stating at approx 11am in the Paddock.

Accessibility

Disabled parking and access to facilities are available near the paddock and big screen. Please advise our gate staff on arrival and they will be able to help you.

Food and Drink

The fixture will have a bar and stalls selling food and drink.

Entertainment

Family Dog Racing, Fantastic Silent Auction and Raffle

Local Area

There are invariably a number of decent pubs and hotels offering food, drink and accommodation in the vicinity of a point-to-point course, as well as sites of interest. We suggest that you use tripadvisor.co.uk or a similar website to find out more about what’s available in the local area.

General Ticket Information

Early Bird tickets are now available £12.50. Offer closes 8th November Normal admission £15.00 per person

Children under 16 free

Online Tickets close Saturday 15th November 18.00

Tickets are always available on the gate on the day.

Cash and Card payments accepted on the gate.

Owner Experience

There will be a big screen by the Paddock.

Owners with a declared runner. Please collect your pass from a Declarations team member to join us for a free drinks and a bite to eat in the Sponsors Marquee.

 

Trade Stands

The fixture will have trade stands selling a variety of artisan foods, country clothing and gifts.

Getting There

4 miles north west of Wimborne on B3082 (local beauty spot owned by National Trust), DT11 9JL

Contact Information

Fixture Contact: Susie Old

susieoldpoint2point@gmail.com

Mobile:  07967 589543

www.pointingwessex.co.uk

 

Additional Information
Race Day Hospitality
Join us at the Portman Point to Point
Badbury Rings, 16th November.
£40 per person including free entry and racecard
All day Buffet & Drinks in the marquee.
To reserve your place or for more details please contact
Susie Old; susieoldpoint2point@gmail.com 07967589543

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