Kent’s only racecourse, Folkestone stages both jump and flat fixtures. Meetings are staged every month, except March. The standard of racing tends to be moderate.

Open full review (opens in a new window)

Course Characteristics:

The main course is pear shaped , 1 mile 3 furlongs in diameter and is right handed (clockwise). There is an extension to the home straight accommodating races of 5 and 6 furlongs.

There are some gentle undulations throughout and the home straight has a gentle rise to the line.
The course does not seem to favour long striding types. Indeed with a canny jockey on board short runners often do well at the course.

The course can become tricky and slippery when wet.

Draw Advantage: A low draw can be a distinct advantage in sprints, especially when the stalls are on the stands side. In races over 1m 1f and 1m 2f low drawn runners also have an edge. (was the opposite way round prior to the 2011 season when the stall numbering system changed)

Open full review (opens in a new window)

Admission (2011 prices) :

Folkestone operates a single main enclosure policy (£17 - £20). There is a picnic enclosure £5 a car plus £5 per person.

Annual membership: £175

Open full review (opens in a new window)

Location:

Located five miles from Folkestone the course is close to the M20 (J11) and it is clearly signposted from the junction.

Ease of public transport access: Good (Westenhanger station is close to the course)

Open full review (opens in a new window)

Suitability for the first time racegoer: good

Race Meetings 2012

Jump
January 2nd , 17th & 31st
February 14th & 29th
May 17th (eve)
November 20th
December 4th & 18th

Flat
April 5th , 12th & 24th
May 3rd & 30th
June 11th & 29th
July 12th & 26th
August 12th & 23rd
September 2nd , 18th & 25th
October 2nd

Last Reviewed: April 2011

Web Site: www.folkestone-racecourse.co.uk

Telephone: 01303 266407

Open full review (opens in a new window)

Return to index

Race Meeting reviews:

10th April 2008

31st March 2009

7th June 2010

4th April 2011

Latest Weather

Open full review (opens in a new window)