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Going

Dead

Course

Course Information

Compact and undulating course, stamina test particularly if muddy; two quite acute bends but fairly easy to negotiate; three uphill fences including the open ditch; ground cuts up on bends.

SF: 13 – 15

RH 2 and three quarter Circuits of course per race

7 Fences – 20 Jumps in race

2 Open Ditches (7/14)

Meetings: Dunston Harriers; Suffolk Hunt

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Direction

Righthanded

Facilities

Dogs Welcome

DOGS WELCOME (on short leads)

DOG SHOW: Classes Best Bitch/Best Dog/ Best Puppy/Young Handler/ Cutest/ Best in Show. Entries on the day, £2 per entry. Rosettes for 1st and second placings.

Entertainment

DOG SHOW: Classes Best Bitch/Best Dog/ Best Puppy/Young Handler/ Cutest/ Best in Show. Entries on the day, £2 per entry. Rosettes for 1st and second placings.

 CHILDREN’S FUN ATTRACTIONS

Accessibility

DISABLED PARKING

General Ticket Information

ADMISSION : £15 at the gate (cash and card available)

 CHILDREN 16 and under admitted free

Trade Stands

RETAIL TRADESTANDS and CATERING OUTLETS

PUBLIC BAR (cash only)

Getting There

4 miles north of Bury St Edmunds just off the A134. Right-handed course laid out on the side of a hill, the back straight is sharply downhill with a tricky fence at the bottom, while the home straight and final two fences are on a stiff climb. Easy access and good viewing.

Contact Information

Maria Skitmore, maria@beacon-farm.com

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Other Fixtures at this Course

Date Fixture Course First Race
Sun 1 Mar, 2026 Suffolk Ampton 1:00pm
  1. Sun 1 Mar 2026, 1:00pm

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