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Going

Updated Monday 23rd February 4.00pm
The Clerk of the Course Ben Stretton reports that the going is Good to Soft
A further update will be given at the end of the week.
Clerk of the Course Contact details Ben Stretton 07966 223601

Course

Course Information

Fairly flat oval course on top of downs (reverted to left-handed in ’03) with a slight dogleg after 6(14)th; very long home straight (all plastic-railed); going can vary; fences all portable and well built. Course revised for 2019 and no longer has track crossings.

SF: 18 – 20, or 15 for 2m4f Maidens

LH 2 Circuits of course per race

3 mile: 7 Fences – 18 Jumps in race

2 Open Ditches (5/15)

2 mile 4 furlong: 7 Fences – 15 Jumps in race

2 Open Ditches (2/9)

Meeting: Blackmore & Sparkford Vale Hunt

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Direction

Lefthanded

Facilities

Dogs Welcome

Well behaved dogs are welcome at Charlton Horethorne but must be kept on a lead at all times.

Any droppings must be cleared and disposed of in the available bins on site.

 

Food and Drink

Good variety of hot food & coffee stalls. Licensed Bar.

Accessibility

There is a an area for Disabled parking

Whilst the ground is generally level, if wet it can be become muddy  and uneven

General Ticket Information

Early Bird tickets £12.50 available until Friday 6th March (18.00) then £20.00 (children under 16 free if accompanied by an adult)

Tickets available on the gate

Cash or card payments accepted

 

Owner Experience

Invitations for a drink and light refreshment will be offered in the paddock by representatives of the Fixture.

Complimentary videos of the race will be available to the winning owners.

Owners will receive 4 tickets per horse (8 if owned in partnership or syndicate)

Trade Stands

Trade stands selling clothing, crafts, artisan food & drink.

 

Getting There

Off B3145, 3 miles north east of Sherborne, DT9 4LJ

Contact Information

Hon Secretary Caroline Hinks

M: 07977 547042

E Mail: hinksfamily@btinternet.com

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