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Village Gears Up for Kingston Blount Point to Point Race Day

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Final preparations are under way for the Point to Point meeting due to be held at Kingston Blount Racecourse.

The contest, run by Vine & Craven, will take place on Saturday, April 19, close to Chinnor.

Around 1,000 attendees are expected for this well-attended jumping race gathering in Oxfordshire.

Rachel Chamings, who acts as event secretary for the Vine & Craven Hunt, explained that the occasion never fails to deliver an excellent experience, combining a full programme of jump racing with the opportunity to enjoy a picnic with family against the backdrop of the Oxfordshire landscape.

The venue is blessed with stunning views from every angle, she noted.

Team members have worked incredibly hard to get everything ready and have organised an excellent selection of shopping opportunities and activities.

The only thing left now is hoping for cooperative weather on the day itself.

The timetable features a complete roster of amateur jump racing contests, demonstrating the skill and stamina of amateur riders tackling a challenging course.

Patrons will additionally find premium catering units, a marquee serving drinks, a food van, a bouncy castle, and multiple trade stands.

Winners of each race will receive a trophy, a bottle selection for each victorious trainer, and a plentiful helping of carrots for the winning mount. Rider prizes are contributed by E J Wicks Equestrian.

Backing the occasion are J Passey & Son, Print Concern, the Jockey Club, the Friends of the Vine and Craven, Oakland Park, the Point to Point Authority, and Lambourn Valley Trainers.

Ms Chamings noted that particular care has been taken to ensure the track meets exacting standards.

She continued that subsequent to the last gathering, the circuit has been spiked, rolled, and chain-harrowed, with fertiliser spread and the turf cut to the correct height.

Stewards report that the surface currently reads Good to Firm, Good in places, with watering to be carried out if necessary to keep conditions suitable.

The Vine & Craven Hunt pursues trail hunting activities and belongs to the British Hound Sports Association.

Helen Walsh, speaking for the BHSA, highlighted the close relationship between point to pointing and the trail hunting fraternity.

She observed that point to pointing and trail hunting are fundamentally linked, with volunteers from trail hunts frequently staging these events and sometimes providing horses or even the venues themselves.

It also represents a wonderful day out and an essential fixture in country calendars, uniting people from all walks of life to enjoy first-class racing.

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