Right Handed
Tight
Flat
Run in of 4f
1m2f oval favours horses that can handle a sharp track.
A strict following of form here is definitely not advised.
Look out for local trainers with a dark horse.
Pace - prominent winners
Front runners perform slightly below average over most trips.
Draw HIGH = inside (far) LOW = stand side (near, outside)
High number in big fields over 7f and 1m.
In sprints low if the stalls are stand side but high if they are far side.
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Windsor
| Distance | Tightness | Bends |
|---|---|---|
| 5f | 0 | |
| 7f15y | Tight | 2 |
| 7f30y | Tight | 2 |
| 1m | Tight | 2 |
| 1m200y | Tight | 3 |
| 1m1f | Tight | 3 |
| 1m3f32y | Tight | 4 |
| 1m4f | Tight | 4 |
| 1m4f31y | Tight | 4 |
| 1m5f | Tight | 4 |
| 1m6f | Tight | 4 |
| 1m7f16y | TIght | 4 |
| 2m | Tight | 4 |
website : www.musselburgh-racecourse.co.uk
Left Handed
Very galloping
Slightly undulating
Run in of 5f
Straight course is 1m long
1m7f oval track has its fair share of off the pace horses winning.
The straight course is 1m long.
Flat 5f run-in makes poached lead 2/3f out difficult to peg back.
Is a very fair course.
Handicaps Form in handicaps doesn't work out here.
Non-Handicaps Oppose popular choices.
Pace - prominent winners
Prominent runners generally have a poor record, particularly in competitive handicaps.
Draw LOW = inside (far) HIGH = stand side (near, outside)
High numbers hold a slight advantage on the straight course especially on soft.
Low best on round course.
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Ayr
Doncaster
Haydock
Nottingham
Redcar
Yarmouth
York
| Distance | Tightness | Bends |
|---|---|---|
| 5f34y | 0 | |
| 6f8y | 0 | |
| 6f110y | 0 | |
| 7f (Str) | 0 | |
| 7f64y (Rnd) | Galloping | 1 |
| 1m (Str) | 0 | |
| 1m7y (Rnd) | Galloping | 1 |
| 1m1f | Galloping | 2 |
| 1m2f6y | Galloping | 2 |
| 1m3f5y | Galloping | 2 |
| 1m4f5y | Galloping | 2 |
| 1m5f61y | Galloping | 2 |
| 2m | Galloping | 2 |
website : www.newbury-racecourse.co.uk
Left Handed
Stiff
Galloping
Long run in (4f)
Uphill finish
1m6f oval with easy bends places emphasis on stamina.
Straight course of 1m8y
It is ideal for the off the pace handicapper top rated on form and speed.
It can become very testing.
Handicaps Form and C&D winners.
Non-Handicaps Follow favourites.
Pace - prominent winners
Prominent runners have a fine record of 5f.
Draw LOW = inside (far) HIGH = stand side (near, outside)
Low is naturally favoured on the round course.
High numbers on the straight course but negated in soft going.
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None
| Distance | Tightness | Bends |
|---|---|---|
| 5f | 0 | |
| 6f | 0 | |
| 7f | 0 | |
| 1m (Rnd) | Galloping | 2 |
| 1m3y (Str) | 0 | |
| 1m1f9y | Galloping | 2 |
| 1m2f32y | Galloping | 2 |
| 1m4f93y | Galloping | 3 |
| 1m6f97y | Galloping | 4 |
| 2m19y | Galloping | 4 |
website : www.newcastle-racecourse.co.uk
Right Handed
Very galloping
Undulating
Uphill finish
2m2f course with a straight of 1m2f.
Uphill final furlong exposes stamina weaknesses.
Wide and galloping, a good test.
Handicaps Favourites in races of 8 or less runners.
C&D winners in all handicaps.
Non-Handicaps The shorter the price of a talked up favourite the more chance it has of being beaten.
Pace - prominent winners
None
Draw HIGH = inside (far) LOW = stand side (near, outside)
None
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None
| Distance | Tightness | Bends |
|---|---|---|
| 5f | 0 | |
| 6f | 0 | |
| 7f | 0 | |
| 1m | 0 | |
| 1m1f | 0 | |
| 1m2f | 0 | |
| 1m4f | Galloping | 1 |
| 1m6f | Galloping | 1 |
| 2m | Galloping | 1 |
| 2m2f | Galloping | 1 |
website : www.newmarketracecourses.co.uk
Right Handed
Very galloping
Undulating
2m course with a right handed bend halfway.
All races up to 1m run on a straight course.
Undulating rising the last 1f to the post.
Handicaps Favourites in races of 8 or less runners.
C&D winners in all handicaps.
Non-Handicaps The shorter the price of a talked up favourite the more chance it has of being beaten.
Pace - prominent winners
None
Draw HIGH = inside (far) LOW = stand side (near, outside)
None
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None
| Distance | Tightness | Bends |
|---|---|---|
| 5f | 0 | |
| 6f | 0 | |
| 7f | 0 | |
| 1m | 0 | |
| 1m110y | 0 | |
| 1m2f | Galloping | 1 |
| 1m4f | Galloping | 1 |
| 1m5f | Galloping | 1 |
| 1m6f175y | Galloping | 1 |
| 2m24y | Galloping | 1 |
| 1m1f65y | Galloping | 1 |
website : www.newmarketracecourses.co.uk
Left Handed
Galloping
Flat
Long run in (4.5f)
This 1m4f oval track favours well balanced horses.
1m2f straight course.
It is flat with easy turns.
Handicaps Favourites and second favourites hold sway.
Non-Handicaps Top rated on speed have to be followed.
Pace - prominent winners
1m6f+ Mid division and behind.
Draw LOW = inside (far) HIGH = stand side (near, outside)
On the straight course low numbers are favoured if the stalls are positioned on the far side of the track and high numbers if placed on the opposite rail.
Low numbers are slightly favoured on the round course.
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Ayr
Doncaster
Haydock
Newbury
Redcar
Yarmouth
York
| Distance | Tightness | Bends |
|---|---|---|
| 5f13y | 0 | |
| 6f15y | 0 | |
| 1m54y | Average | 2 |
| 1m75y | 0 | |
| 1m1f213y | Average | 2 |
| 1m2f50y | Average | 2 |
| 1m6f15y | Average | 4 |
| 2m9y | Average | 4 |
| 2m1f188y | Average | 4 |
website : www.nottinghamracecourse.co.uk
Left Handed
Siff
Undulating
Uphill finish (3f)
Left handed oval, undulating course of 2m133y with a short run in of 2f.
It is a particularly stiff track with the last 3f uphill.
Favours C&D winners in longer races.
Although the tracks are at odds Thirsk form translates well here.
This is a specialists track with sharp bends, undulations and the 3f uphill finish which puts stamina at a premium.
Handicaps C&D winners in small fields
Non-Handicaps Form horses and favourites suffer a poor fate
Pace - prominent winners
None
Draw LOW = inside (far) HIGH = stand side (near, outside)
Low numbers in sprints are naturally favoured (less so on soft) but high can be a bit of value as they can go off too fast.
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None
| Distance | Tightness | Bends |
|---|---|---|
| 5f | Average | 1 |
| 6f | Average | 1 |
| 1m4y | Average | 2 |
| 1m2f6y | Average | 3 |
| 1m4f8y | Average | 4 |
| 2m1f22y | Average | 5 |
| 2m1f216y | Average | 5 |
| 2m5f122y | Average | 6 |
website : www.pontefract-races.co.uk
Left Handed
Galloping
Flat
Long run in (5f)
This is a 2m oval with races up to 1m run on the straight course.
It has a tight banked turn into the straight.
Handicaps Very difficult to work out.
Non-Handicaps Favourites top rated on speed.
Pace - prominent winners
Front runners perform a bit below average apart from over 5f where they have an excellent record.
Draw LOW = inside (far) HIGH = stand side (near, outside)
Low is generally favoured on the round course but any bias is marginal.
High numbers are occasionally favoured on the straight course.
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Ayr
Doncaster
Haydock
Newbury
Nottingham
Yarmouth
York
| Distance | Tightness | Bends |
|---|---|---|
| 5f | 0 | |
| 6f | 0 | |
| 7f | 0 | |
| 1m | 0 | |
| 1m1f | Tight | 2 |
| 1m2f | Tight | 2 |
| 1m3f106y | Tight | 2 |
| 1m5f135y | Tight | 4 |
| 1m6f19y | Tight | 4 |
| 2m4y | Tight | 4 |
website : www.redcarracing.co.uk
Right Handed
Tight
Undulating
Long run in (5f)
1m5f track favours the C&D winner.
There is a 6f straight couse.
Speed and form figures make little or no impact.
There is an abundance of false favourites.
Pace - prominent winners
Prominent runners are favoured on races from 5f to 1m4f.
Draw HIGH = inside (far) LOW = stand side (near, outside)
Low numbers are favoured on the straight course.
High numbers are favoured on the round course.
The sprint bias tends to vary with field size but either rail helps.
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None
| Distance | Tightness | Bends |
|---|---|---|
| 5f | 0 | |
| 6f | 0 | |
| 1m | Tight | 2 |
| 1m1f | Tight | 2 |
| 1m1f179y | Tight | 2 |
| 1m2f | Tight | 2 |
| 1m2f190y | Tight | 2 |
| 1m3f14y | Tight | 2 |
| 1m4f10y | TIght | 3 |
| 1m4f60y | Tight | 3 |
| 2m | Tight | 3 |
website : www.ripon-races.co.uk
