Berks & Bucks Draghounds, Kingston Blount
May 25, 2025
Kingston Blount, Chinnor OX39 4SG, UK
Course Location: 8m NW of High Wycombe off B4009 (Exits 5 or 6, M40). OX39 4SG
PTP Area: South Midlands & Sandhurst
Going: A first going report will be provided before entries close, with regular updates between then and race day.
First Race: 2.30
Gates Open: 12.30
Entry Cost: £15 (under 17s go free)
What Three Words: ///crackles.palace.spare
Fixture Contact: Nicholas Quesnel
Course Information:
Undulating course; steep climb after fence 5/13 and downhill before fence 6/14; can be firm due to chalk soil, but sticky in wet weather; water drains off chalk ridge above course; watering system available. Well maintained.
SF: 16-20 (14). LH 2¼ circs. 8F. (3m) 18J; 2od (5/13). (2m5f): 16J; 2od (3/11). (4m): 24J; 3od (3/11/19). Circumference of circuit: 1m3f130yds
Direction: Lefthanded
Ticket Information:
Tickets can be purchased via the Kimblewick Races website at an ‘early bird’ price of £13 until 22nd May – £15 per adult thereafter.
Cards Accepted:
Cards and cash are accepted for entry on the gate and most of our trade stands take payment by both methods. Cash is usually required for betting.
Dogs Welcome:
Dogs are welcome but please keep them on a lead at all times.
Disabled Facilities:
Disabled car parking is available. Please advise our gate staff on arrival and they will direct you.
Photographers:
Food and Drink:
The Kimblewick Supporters Club will again be running the Stables Bar. A range of stalls selling hot and cold drinks and food will also be present.
Shopping:
There will be a number of stands selling clothing, accessories and other household items.
Local Information:
The Lambert Arms, in the nearby village of Aston Rowant, offers food, drink and accommodation.
Other local pubs nearby are the Leathern Bottle in Lewknor and the Inn at Ebrington.
The Sir Charles Napier near Chinnor offers high-quality dining.
Kingston Blount is only 20 miles from Oxford, which offers a number of tourist attractions, accommodation and food and drink options.