Guide to Hereford Racecourse 7646z
Hereford Races News from Eclipse 3l4d5l
Amateur jockey’s art exhibition includes last days at Hereford and Folkestone Racecourses 1l2r3t
Straight from the Horses' Mouth... Hereford Racecourse News 3j2z2e
About Hereford Racecourse 5626y
National Hunt 296m1l
Originally a Flat Course 2z1x6j
Racing started at Hereford in August 1771. The first Jump race at the course was in 1840. The last Flat race was in September 1883, and racing has been strictly Jumping since. 6b7155
Racing, Interrupted 5l255c
National Hunt racing stopped at Hereford Racecourse in December 2012 after the owners, Arena Racing Company, failed to secure a new lease from Herefordshire council. It continued to host Arab Racing and Point-to-Point fixtures until National Hunt racing resumed in October 2016.
At this course in December 1991 Paul Nicholls achieved his first winner as a trainer, with Olveston. In April 1994 jockey Richard Johnson achieved his first career win with Rusty Bridge in a Hunters’ Chase.
Important Races/Festivals 2621j
- Although it does not feature any notable races, Hereford is a popular track for the West Country and Lambourn trainers to send young horses to learn their trade.
- December – Christmas Raceday
Directions 4q3i22
Hereford Racecourse, Roman Rd, Hereford HR4 9QU.
- Road: The course is just north of Hereford, off the A49.
- Rail: Hereford Station is 1 mile from the course.
- Website: www.hereford-racecourse.co.uk.
- Telephone: Enquiries – 01291 622260.
The Hereford Racecourse Directory - Local Services 371143
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