DONCASTER Racecourse
A practical guide to DONCASTER Racecourse, including its track layout, jumping test and the courses most likely to provide useful form clues.
About DONCASTER Racecourse
Horseracing in Doncaster dates back to the 16th century, and although probably more famous for the big Doncaster flat meetings, jump racing is very important to them. The course has recently been re-developed and as a result the facilities at the racecourse are excellent, and the course is well worth a visit.
Key Characteristics
Doncaster course is a left handed, pear shaped course of around two miles circumference. It is quite a flat track and therefore tends to favour speedy horses over those with stamina. The fences are quite difficult with 10 jumps on each circuit.
Course Summary
Track: Galloping left handed track with an easy finish.
Fences: Difficult.
Interesting Facts
- Doncaster is a dual-purpose track, hosting both Flat and National Hunt racing on the same left-handed, largely flat Town Moor circuit.
- Jump racing returned to Doncaster in December 1946 after a 35-year absence, having last been staged there in 1911.
- Doncaster's flagship jumps race, the Great Yorkshire Chase, launched in 1948 and was at the time worth more prize money than the Cheltenham Gold Cup.
- With next to no undulations, Doncaster is widely regarded as one of the fairest, most galloping-friendly courses in the country — ideal for horses who like to really stride out.
- Doncaster's jumps season runs through the winter months, headlined by the Great Yorkshire Chase and Grimthorpe Chase over January and February.
- As one of Britain's oldest racing venues, with meetings recorded as far back as the 16th century, Doncaster blends centuries of racing heritage with a modern, redeveloped racecourse.
Similar Courses
Form from the following courses may be particularly relevant when assessing runners at DONCASTER:
- Ayr
- Haydock
- Newbury
- Warwick
- Wetherby
- Worcester
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