Warwick Racecourse is a horse racing course in Warwick, England. It is a National Hunt racing course and has a programme of 25 meetings throughout the year, many of which are televised. The first stand was built in 1808, and its most recent redevelopment was completed in 2018.[1] In the racecourse is a nine-hole golf course and a golf driving range. The area is a popular place for local people to walk their dogs. There is parking next to the course and it is a five-minute walk away from the town centre.
End of Flat racing
In 2014, Jockey Club Racecourses, who run Warwick, announced plans for a 17-fixture all-Jumps race programme from 2015 and a vision for the Midlands track to become regarded as one of the UK's leading small Jumps courses within the next five years.[2] The course had formerly staged both Flat racing and National Hunt racing but was forced to abandon Flat racing after an incident in May 2014 in which a horse, Artful Lady, had to be euthanized after a fall at the track. Four fixtures due to be staged at Warwick were transferred to other courses,[3] and at the end of July the decision to end Flat racing at the course was announced.[4] Warwick's final Flat fixture took place on 26 August 2014 with the last race being won by Louis Vee, ridden by Luke Morris.[5]
Notable races
| Month | DOW | Race Name | Type | Grade | Distance | Age/Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Saturday | Classic Chase | Chase | Grade 3 | 3m 5f | 5yo + |
| February | Saturday | Kingmaker Novices' Chase | Chase | Grade 2 | 2m | 5yo + |
| February | Saturday | Warwick Mares' Hurdle | Hurdle | Listed | 2m 5f | 4yo + |
References
- ^ "New entrance unveiled at Warwick Racecourse". The Jockey Club. 12 February 2018. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
- ^ "Warwick aims to become leading small jumps racecourse".
- ^ "Warwick Racecourse loses four flat fixtures after horse dies". BBC Sport. Retrieved 30 August 2014.
- ^ "Warwick abandons Flat racing to concentrate on National Hunt". BBC Sport. Retrieved 30 August 2014.
- ^ "Vee for victory at Warwick". skysports.com. Retrieved 30 August 2014.
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