Ratcheugh Racing Club, Alnwick
December 17, 2023
Ratcheugh Farm, Alnwick NE66 3AE, UK
Course Location: 3m NE of Alnwick (signposted from A1). NE66 3AE
PTP Area: Northern
Going: The going is currently soft, heavy in places. No standing water and in remarkably good shape. Please note the open ditch will be Fence 3 (previously Fence 5) to accommodate the re-introduction of the 2.5m start. Feel free to ring Nick Hargreave 07920 816893 with any questions. (Updated 3pm on Thursday 7th December)
First Race: 12.00
Gates Open: 10.00
Entry Cost: £15 with U16’s free (Cash only)
What Three Words: TBC
Fixture Contact: Christopher Moore
Course Information:
Gently undulating stayers’ course with long uphill pull from four out; usually true ground with good going on old turf; all portable fences.
SF: 18-20 (16) LH 2 circs. 9F (3m): 18J; 2od (5/14) (2m4f): 15J; 2od (2/11)
Circumference of circuit: 1m 4f 210yds
Direction: Lefthanded
Ticket Information:
Details on how to buy tickets for this fixture will follow as soon as they are available. Tickets are always available on the gate on the day. If tickets for this fixture do not appear when you click the link above, it means they are not yet on sale or are only available on the day.
Cards Accepted:
Card payments accepted in the bar
Additional Information:
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!
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:
Most events have a resident photographer if you wish to purchase professional photos.
Food and Drink:
Shopping:
Most courses also have trade stands selling a variety of artisan foods, country clothing and gifts.
Entertainment:
Entertainment for children is often provided in the shape of bouncy castles and fairground rides.
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.