Minehead and West Somerset, Holnicote
May 11, 2024
Luccombe Knapp Cottages, Luccombe, Minehead TA24 8TE, UK
Course Location: Near A39, 3m W of Minehead, 2m E of Porlock.
PTP Area: Wessex
Going: Clerk of the Course reports (Sunday 5th May AM) going as Good Good to Soft
First Race: 2.00
Gates Open: 11.00
Entry Cost: £15.00 Children under 16 free to include a racecard
What Three Words: TBC
Fixture Contact: Jo Cody-Boutcher
07833 444185
joannacody-boutcher@hotmail.co.uk
www.pointingwessex.co.uk
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Course Information: Slightly undulating, all-grass, teardrop-shaped track a few hundred yards from original course. Course is downhill into back straight and slightly uphill after the ditch through to finish. Fences portable. Compacted sub-soil. Watering is possible. SF: 15-17 (14). RH 2½ circs. 7F. (3m1f35yds): 19J; 3od (3/10/17). (2m4f60yds); 15J; 2od (6/13). Circumference of circuit: 1m1f160yds
Direction: Righthanded
Ticket Information:Advance tickets are available on line and can also be purchased on the gate.
Tickets on the gate are Cash only (Due to poor signal)
Cards Accepted:No card paymenst will be accepted (due to poor signal)
Additional Information:Ther will be achrity race at 1.00pm and live music after racing into the evening
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. For point-to-points held at permanent racecourses, you should check in advance whether dogs are allowed to enter.
Disabled Facilities: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.
Photographers:Tim Holt timholt@talktalk.net
Food and Drink:Nearly all point-to-point courses have a bar and stalls selling food and drink, while point-to-points are also a great opportunity to enjoy a picnic with friends.
Shopping:Most courses also have trade stands selling a variety of artisan foods, country clothing and gifts.
Entertainment:Live music after racing by Andrias Guerin
Local Information: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.