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Salisbury Racecourse: The Horse Racing Jewel of the South West!
Salisbury Racecourse is a thoroughbred horse racecourse located in the rolling hills of the plains in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England .
Salisbury Racecourse is one of England's oldest racecourses. Racing has been taking place in its scenic venue since the sixteenth century.
Salisbury Racecourse holds about 18 days of flat horse racing each year, typically from the months of May to October.
Salisbury Racecourse has the following enclosures: the Members Enclosure, Tattersalls Enclosure and the Course Enclosure.
Salisbury Racecourse Description
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Salisbury Racecourse has a right-handed and galloping course.
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The Loop course is for races with distances of 1 mile and 2 furlongs or greater. It has a 7 furlong run-in and goes mainly uphill. This course poses a formidable test to participants.
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Horses that have drawn low numbers are seen to be at an advantage when running in sprints and the conditions are soft.
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Salisbury Racecourse suits gallopers that have high endurance as the last half mile goes uphill.
Salisbury Racecourse History
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In the 16 th Century, horse racing was reported to have started in the areas near the present-day Salisbury Racecourse.
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In 2002, Salisbury Racecourse was voted "Best Small Racecourse in the South West".
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