Newmarket Racecourse Topography
Newmarket Racecourse topography for both the Rowley Mile and the July Course.
CourseNewmarket
Overall profileUndulating
Diagrams shown2
Key testSustained stamina
Newmarket Rowley Mile
The topography of the two courses is actually very similar. They are both quite undulating and testing as they are generally uphill most of the way. The Rowley Mile undulations are shown above.
- The course includes a significant uphill section.
- The changing gradients test balance and rhythm.
- 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.
Newmarket July Course
The July course shown above is very similar, the last 2 furlongs in particular have quite a steep incline, and you often see horses tying up in the run-in as a result.
- 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.
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