Southwell
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Southwell is 14 miles north-east of Nottingham and most of it’s racing is on the all weather.
Course Characteristics:
The track is a fibresand oval of 1¼ miles with a chute on the home straight for 5 furlong races. It is a left handed (anti-clockwise) course.
There is a shorter 1 mile 1 furlong grass track inside the all weather which is used for jump racing and the very occasional flat grass meeting.
On the grass track speedy adaptable sorts do well. Although there are long straights long striding horses seem to ne inconvenienced by the close proximity of two of the fences in the back straight.
On the AW track watch out for course specialists.
Draw Advantage: Generally none, except that over 6-7f horses drawn high do not do that well.
Admission (2009 prices):
Southwell operates a two enclosure policy Premier (£15) and Grandstand (£10). For "Festival" meetings the prices increase to £20 & £12 respectively.
Annual membership: £250 single or £395 joint (residing at same address)
Location:
Located 4 miles from Newark take the A617 from the A1 and then follow the signs. It will appear you are being taken through an industrial estate, don't worry this is correct.
Ease of public transport access: Good (Rolleston Station is adjecent to the course)
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Suitability for the first time racegoer: very good
Race Meetings 2010
Jump:
November 8th & 30th
Flat:
October 5th & 25th
November 5th , 10th , 11th , 16th & 23rd
December 4th , 7th , 10th , 11th , 12th , 14th , 16th , 17th , 21st & 27th
Last Reviewed: January 2010
Web Site: www.southwell-racecourse.co.uk
Telephone: 0870 220 2332
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