Portman, Badbury Rings
November 17, 2024
B3082, Blandford Forum, UK
Course Location: 4m NW of Wimborne on B3082 (local beauty spot owned by National Trust). DT11 9JL
PTP Area: Wessex
Going: As at Friday 1st November Clerk of the Course reports that the going is Good.
Further update will be posted on 7th November
First Race: 12.30
Gates Open: 10.30
Entry Cost: £15.00 Children under 16 free
What Three Words: total.choppers.sensitive
Fixture Contact: Susie Old
Course Information:
Course is rectangular and undulating with three sharp bends round the edge of one large (100-acre) enclosure; four fences in home straight with a gradual uphill finish; good turf covering on quick drying chalk gives perfect going in early season; watering available; well-built portable fences.
SF: 16-18 (12). LH 1¾ circs. 10F. (3m): 19J; 2od (4/14). (2m5f): 17J; 2od (2/12). Circumference of circuit: 1m5f10yds
Direction: Lefthanded
Early Bird tickets are now available £12.50. Offer closes 9th November Normal admission £15.00 per person
Children under 16 free
Online Tickets close Saturday 11th November 18.00
Tickets are always available on the gate on the day.
Cash and Card payments accepted on the gate.
Gate teams will accept card payments, but cash may be required for racecards, bets, food and drink
There will be a big screen by the Paddock.
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 are available near the paddock and big screen. Please advise our gate staff on arrival and they will be able to help you.
Most events have a resident photographer if you wish to purchase professional photos.
The fixture will have a bar and stalls selling food and drink.
The fixture will have trade stands selling a variety of artisan foods, country clothing and gifts.
Weather dependant there may be entertainment for children in the shape of bouncy castles and fairground rides.
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.