Beverley Racecourse Topography

The 5 Furlong course at Beverley is the very testing and as can be seen in the diagram is uphill all the way. Over a mile the first half a mile is all downhill,it then joins the sprint course and is testing all the rest of the way to the line.

Beverley 5 Furlongs

The 5 Furlong course at Beverley is the very testing and as can be seen in the diagram is uphill all the way.

• The course includes a significant uphill section.
• The gradient can influence how the race develops.
• Horses need to conserve enough energy for the closing stages.
• Previous form on similar tracks may be useful.

What this may mean for betting Consider whether each runner has the speed, balance and stamina required by this particular gradient. Proven form at the course or on a similar track can be especially useful.

Beverley One Mile

Beverley is a very undulating course. Over a mile the first half a mile is all downhill, you then reach the bottom turn which leads into a steep uphill finish of 4 furlongs.

• The course includes a significant uphill section.
• The route also contains a downhill section.
• The changing gradients test balance and rhythm.
• The bends add a tactical and balance test.

What this may mean for betting Consider whether each runner has the speed, balance and stamina required by this particular gradient. Proven form at the course or on a similar track can be especially useful.