Horse Racing - Flat Courses - Newmarket

Newmarket racecourse has been at the forefront of horse racing for over 350 years and is widely regarded as the home of British racing. It is known for its beautiful surroundings and has a rich history that is steeped in tradition. The racecourse also boasts excellent facilities, including a variety of hospitality options and state-of-the-art facilities for owners, trainers, and jockeys.

The Rowley Mile Course is a straight track, measuring 1 mile and 2 furlongs in length, with a slight uphill finish. It is considered one of the fairest tracks in the world, providing a true test of a horse's ability. The course is also home to the historic Rowley Mile Stakes, one of the most prestigious flat races in the UK.

Right Handed
Very galloping
Undulating
Uphill finish 

None

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.

Characteristics - July Course

The July Course is a more undulating track, measuring 1 mile and 2 furlongs in length, with a stiff uphill finish. It hosts a number of notable races, including the July Cup, one of the most important sprints in the global racing calendar.

Right Handed
Very galloping
Undulating

None

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.