Folkestone
Summary (for full review click link below)
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.
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 high 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 high drawn runners also have an edge.
Admission (2009 prices) :
Folkestone operates a single main enclosure (£17 - £20), plus a picnic enclosure (£5 a car plus £5 a head).
Annual membership: £225 or dual with Lingfield £415.
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)
View Larger Map
Suitability for the first time racegoer: good
Race Meetings 2010
Jump:
March 3rd
May 13th (eve)
November 16th & 29th
December 14th
Flat:
April 1st , 12th , 20th & 29th
June 7th & 26th
July 8th & 22nd (eve)
August 5th (eve) , 18th (eve) , 22nd & 31st (eve)
September 21st
Last Reviewed: March 2009
Web Site: www.folkestone-racecourse.co.uk
Telephone: 01303 266407
Race Meeting reviews:
Latest Weather