(Grand National Course) – Triangular, 2m 2f
with a 494y run-in with elbow. Flat track. A good test for both horse and rider,
with a premium on jumping ability.
(Mildmay Course)– Rectangular, 1m 4f with a 260y run-in. A very
fast course with sharp bends.
Right-handed triangular course of 1m 6f 34y, with a run in
of two and half furlongs. Ascot is galloping and stiff, slightly undulating with
easy turns. All races up to 7f on the straight course.
NH: Triangular, 1m 6f with a 240y run-in mostly up hill. A galloping
course with an uphill finish. Ascot provides a real test of stamina. The fences
are stiff and good jumping is essential, especially for novice chasers.
Circular, 1m 4f with a 325y run-in. A flat course notable for three sharp
bends, especially the paddock turn. Suits handy speedy sorts and is ideal for
front runners.
Galloping left-handed level oval of 1m 4f 25y, with long, stiff run-in of
about 4f which bends to the left. An extended spur provides for races over 5f
11y and 5f 161y.
Left handed. 1m 4f horseshoe with easy turns and a run-in of three and a half
furlongs. Undulating and sharp, the track suits horses riding up with the pace.
Right-hand, 1m 4f pear-shaped track. Galloping and undulating with easy turns
and a stiff up-hill run-in of three and a half furlongs. 6f course begins on an
extended spur.
NH: Pear-shaped, 1m 5f with a 300y run-in uphill. Undulating and a
stiff test of stamina, ideal for the long-striding thorough stayer. Three mile
chases start on a spur, and the first fence is only jumped once.
A left handed, undulating oval of about 2m, with easy turns, and a straight
run-in of 5f. There is a straight track of 1m 14y.
NH: Oval, 2m with a 240y run-in. Very undulating, with five fences in
the home straight. Favours the long-striding front runner, but stamina is
important.
A level sharp left-handed, circular course of 1m 73y, with a short run-in of
230y. Chester is a specialists track which generally suits the sharp-actioned
horse.
