Uttoxeter Racecourse

A practical guide to the character of Uttoxeter's jump course, including the type of horse it tends to suit, the difficulty of its fences and comparable tracks.

About Uttoxeter Racecourse

Uttoxeter Racecourse was built in 1907 and has staged jump racing ever since. Considerable investment has been made in the course, helping to create a modern venue with strong facilities for racegoers.

Key Characteristics

Uttoxeter is a sharp, left-handed mile-and-a-quarter circuit. There are eight demanding fences on each circuit, and the track tends to suit smaller, nippy horses rather than out-and-out gallopers.

Course Summary

Track: Tight and left-handed

Finish: Generally easy

Fences: Quite difficult

Interesting Facts

Jump racing has taken place at Uttoxeter since the course opened in 1907.
The circuit is approximately one mile and a quarter around.
Runners face eight fences per circuit.
The course is considered better suited to agile horses than long-striding gallopers.

Similar Courses

Form from the following courses may be particularly relevant when assessing runners at Uttoxeter:

Bangor
Fontwell
Kelso
Aintree
Newton Abbot
Southwell
Stratford