Wincanton Racecourse

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Wincanton
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Main Buildings and Parade ring
Wincanton Racecourse
Location Wincanton, Somerset, England
Owned by Jockey Club Racecourses
Screened on Racing TV
Course type National Hunt
Notable races Kingwell Hurdle
Official website

Wincanton Racecourse is a thoroughbred horse racing venue located in Wincanton, Somerset, England.

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The steeplechase fences are large, making it a good test of a chaser. Three fences in quick succession in the second half of the home-straight make for exciting racing and often change the complexion of a finish dramatically; resulting in a great many close finishes. [1]

The track stages several big races, including the Kingwell Hurdle in February. The CGA Chase (previously the Jim Ford Challenge Cup, last run in 2012) was run on the same day; these races were significant trials for the Champion Hurdle and Cheltenham Gold Cup respectively. Several of the races at the course were shown on Channel 4 and are now occasionally shown on ITV. [2]

The track is located near to the yard of the trainer, Paul Nicholls and as such many of his young horses run here. [3]

Notable races

MonthDOWRace NameTypeGradeDistanceAge/Sex
FebruarySaturday Kingwell Hurdle HurdleGrade 21m 7f4yo +
NovemberSaturday Badger Beers Handicap Chase ChasePremier Handicap3m 1f4yo+
NovemberSaturday Elite Hurdle HurdleGrade 21m 7f4yo +
NovemberSaturday Rising Stars Novices' Chase ChaseGrade 22m 4f4yo +

References

  1. ↑ "Wincanton". GG.com. Retrieved 3 February 2010.
  2. ↑ Snowden, Steve (4 October 2009). "Racing returns to Wincanton Racecourse this week". This is the Westcountry. Retrieved 24 March 2010.
  3. ↑ "Wincanton". At the races. Retrieved 3 February 2010.

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