Guide to Lingfield Park Racecourse 233k1
Lingfield Park Racecourse hosted the first All-Weather Racing in the UK with it’s all-weather track. It’s currently the busiest racecourse in Europe because of it’s Flat Turf, Flat All-Weather and National Hunt racetracks. 5n5d2l
Lingfield Park Racecourse News from Eclipse 3f5f25
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About Lingfield Park Racecourse v6d11
Flat / National Hunt / All Weather 1r54g
The Feathers 94h2h
In 1890, the Prince of Wales – later Edward VII, opened Lingfield Park, allowing the racecourse to use the Prince of Wales feathers in its official heading in perpetuity.
Initially Jump Racing 4i2j11
The course initially opened as a Jumps course and, in 1894 also started as a Flat racing venue. The course’s similarities with Epsom make it a recognised trial for the Derby and Oaks.
All-Weather Track 6l4f26
In 1989, Lingfield became the first racecourse in the UK with an all-weather track; this also makes it the only racecourse in the UK to stage racing of all three types – Flat Turf, Flat All-Weather and National Hunt – and it is the busiest racecourse in Europe.
Important Races/Festivals 2621j
- February – Winter Derby Trial
- February/March – Winter Derby
- March/April – All-Weather Championship Finals FOR FESTIVAL GUIDE CLICK HERE
- May – Oaks and Derby Trials
Directions 4q3i22
- Road: Ten minutes from M25 (J6) and the M23 (J10).
- Rail: Five minutes walk from Lingfield Station.
- Website: www.lingfieldpark.co.uk
- Telephone: 01342 834800.
The Lingfield Park Racecourse Directory - Local Services 6v5i3n
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