Dulverton West, Bratton Down
May 19, 2024
Bratton Fleming, Barnstaple EX31 4SG, UK
Course Location: Alongside A399. 11m N of South Molton, 3m S of Blackmoor Gate. EX31 4SG. (Nearest station – Barnstaple, then 310 bus service to Bratton Fleming)
PTP Area: Devon & Cornwall
Going: The course inspector walked Bratton Down last night and gave the going as ‘good to firm, firm in places’. The ground is looking well. We had 10mm of rain earlier in the week but nothing subsequently – unlike some places locally! Light rain forecast for today. (updated 18/05)
First Race: 2.00
Gates Open: 10.30
Entry Cost: £15 per person includes free racecard. Under 16's free
What Three Words: Flying.Sandwich.Compelled
Fixture Contact: Hannah Burke
07919 816437 hannah.bakergeorge@gmail.comfacebook twitter instagram
Course Information: Undulating course on side of hill; very sharp turns into and out of home straight can be slippery; long uphill finish and results of many races change after last fence; going, on old moorland turf, often good despite late-season dates. SF: 16-18. LH 21/3 circs. 8F. (2m6f130yds): 19J; 2od (8/16). (3m7f170yds): 27J; 3od (8/16/24). Circumference of circuit: 1m1f
Direction: Lefthanded
£15 per person includes free racecard. Under 16’s free
Card payments are accepted on gate although cash preferred. Most trade stands accept cards, not all necessarily do and most bookies require cash.
Event organisers will add in anything that you might need to know here – such as road works that might affect your journey times or celebrity appearances. Keep an eye on it!
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.
Disabled parking and access to facilities is usually available. Please advise our gate staff on arrival and they will be able to help you. Note that the going underfoot can be muddy and the terrain may be uneven.
Debbie Tucker – debbie.tucker9@gmail.com & Tim Holt- timholt@talktalk.net
Food, licenced bar & Ice-cream van
Most courses also have trade stands selling a variety of artisan foods, country clothing and gifts.
Entertainment for children is often provided in the shape of bouncy castles.
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.