WINCANTON Racecourse
A practical guide to WINCANTON Racecourse, including its track layout, jumping test and the courses most likely to provide useful form clues.
About WINCANTON Racecourse
Wincanton is thought to have been the scene of the earliest steeplechases ever held. Matches between hunting folk were a feature of the areas countryside and by the commencement of the 19th Century, Easter Monday at Wincanton had become a recognised fixture. The course at this time was at Hatherleigh Farm, South West of Wincanton town and it wasn't until 1925 that the course moved to its present location at Kingwell Farm. Overall Wincanton is a lovely racecourse to visit.
Key Characteristics
Wincanton is quite a sharp mile and a half oval course, with nine fences per circuit. It is a very flat course.
Course Summary
Track: Galloping right handed track with an easy finish.
Fences: Average
Interesting Facts
- Wincanton is thought to have been the scene of the earliest steeplechases ever held.
- Matches between hunting folk were a feature of the areas countryside and by the commencement of the 19th Century, Easter Monday at Wincanton had become a recognised fixture.
- The course at this time was at Hatherleigh Farm, South West of Wincanton town and it wasn't until 1925 that the course moved to its present location at Kingwell Farm.
- Overall Wincanton is a lovely racecourse to visit.
Similar Courses
Form from the following courses may be particularly relevant when assessing runners at WINCANTON:
- Folkestone
- Kempton
- Hereford
- Huntingdon
- Ludlow
- Taunton
- Wincanton. Course map
Course Map
