Welcome to Folkestone
Draw Advantage:
High numbers greatly favoured at 5f and 6f.
Flat and National Hunt. This is a right-handed track of approximately one mile three furlongs in circumference and a distance from the home turn of two and a half furlongs, with very sharp turns and undulations. There is a seven furlong straight track on the Flat, although seven furlong races can also be run on the round course. On the jumping track there are run-ins from the final obstacle of 220 yards (chases) and 250 yards (hurdles). On both the flat and ntional hunt courses this is a venue where long-striding horses are at a disadvantage.
Folkestone, the only track in Kent, is now a member of the Arena Leisure Group of courses. Although top-class horses are rarely seen at this venue, it does provide plenty of competitive action throughout the year. The management are embarking on a strategy of improving the National Hunt programme over the next few years.
Directions:
By road
The course is six miles west of Folkestone at Westenhanger. Use Junction 11 of the M20.
By Rail
Westenhanger Station adjoins the course.
Address:
Folkestone Racecourse, Westenhanger, Hythe, Kent CT21 4HX
Tel:
01303 266407
Fax:
01303 260185
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