Folkestone
Summary (for full review click link below)
Kent’s only racecourse, Folkestone stages both jump and flat fixtures. The main course is 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. Meetings are staged every month, except March.
The standard of racing tends to be moderate.
Draw Advantage: A high draw can be a distinct advantage in sprints
Admission:
Folkestone operates a single main enclosure (£17 - £20), plus a picnic enclosure (£5 a car plus £5 a head).
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)
Suitability for the first time racegoer: good
Race Meetings 2008 / 2009
2008
Jump:
November 18th
December 1st & 16th
Flat:
August 7th (Eve) , 20th (Eve) & 31st
September 8th & 23rd
October 7th
2009
Jump:
January 2nd , 13th & 27th
February 10th & 25th
May 14th (eve)
November 17th & 30th
December 15th
Flat:
March 31st
April 9th , 21st & 30th
June 2nd (eve) , 8th & 26th
July 9th & 23rd (eve)
August 6th (eve) , 19th (eve) & 23rd
September 7th & 22nd
October 6th
Last Reviewed: April 2008
Web Site: www.folkestone-racecourse.co.uk
Telephone: 01303 266407