Ripon
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Situated 20 miles north east of York, Ripon is justifiably known as The Garden Racecourse.
Course Characteristics:
The course is right handed oval circuit of 13 furlongs, with a run-in of five furlongs, a spur allows for six furlong races to be run on the straight course.
The course suits resolute horses and runners on the loop need to be agile to take the sharp turn.
Fast starting runners can be at a significant advantage on the straight course and can steal a march on their opponents.
The bends are well cambered so are not as demanding as would initially appear, however long striding horses can become unbalanced on the turn.
Draw advantage: In races up to a mile low numbers are favoured if the stalls are stands side or centre course, but high numbers are favoured if the stalls are on the far side.
Admission (2010 prices):
Ripon has three enclosures, Members (£18 - £21), Tattersalls (£12 - £14) and Course (£5)
Annual membership: £145 single, £215 joint and £90 junior (under 21)
Location:
From the A1 take the A61 then the B6265 which runs past the course.
Ease of public transport access: Poor (Nearest stations are Thirsk or Harrogate, both 11 miles away, then bus or taxi transfer)
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Suitability for the first time racegoer: very good
Race Meetings 2010
April 15th & 24th
May 7th (eve) , 16th & 25th
June 2nd (eve) , 16th (eve) & 17th
July 5th (eve) & 17th
August 2nd , 14th , 21st , 30th & 31st
Last Reviewed: July 2009
Web Site: www.ripon-races.co.uk
Telephone: 01765 602156
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