Epsom Racecourse Topography
Shown below is the topography for Epsom Racecourse.
CourseEpsom
Overall profilePredominantly downhill
Diagrams shown2
Key testSustained stamina
Epsom 5 Furlongs
The 5 Furlong course at Epsom is the fastest 5 Furlongs in the world, and looking at the diagram above you can see why as it is steeply downhill all the way.
- The route also contains a downhill 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.
Epsom 12 Furlongs (The Derby course and distance)
The Derby course is shown in the above diagram and you can see that it is quite a unique test in that the first half of the race is uphill, the first part being steeply uphill, the last 4 furlongs is then quite steeply downhill. It takes a certain type of horse.
- The course includes a significant uphill section.
- The route also contains a downhill section.
- The gradient can influence how the race develops.
- Horses need to conserve enough energy for the closing stages.
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.
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