Dunthrop, Nr Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5TJ

 

Heythrop

(Sunday 22nd January)

Location

2 miles north east of Chipping Norton near junction of A3400 and A361

Summary

Well-drained 3m2f mostly flat course, but uphill from start until after 2nd fence and quite steeply downhill to last, suiting front runners; run-in 300 yards. Horses circle at start in a small collecting ring on outside of course. Popular Heythrop meeting includes a 3m5f Ladies Open and 4m Mens Open, and is a haven for celebrity-spotters. Car parking good. Viewing satisfactory. Bookies numerous and odds fair.

Course Info

Year Opened 1983
Safety Factor 18-20
Direction Right-handed
Distance 2m4f, 3m2f, 3m5f or 4m
Circuits 2 (3m2f)
Jumps In Race 14 (2m4f), 18 (3m2f), 21 (3m5f), 23 (4m)
Course Fences 9
Open Ditches 2 (4+13) (3m2f)
Average Time 7m 10.9s (3m2f)

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