Guide to Stratford-upon-Avon Racecourse 264w5g
News from Stratford Racecourse 365g6k
Straight from the Horses' Mouth... Stratford Racecourse News 1h306y
About Stratford-Upon-Avon Racecourse 5f6i28
National Hunt 296m1l
Racing, Interrupted 5l255c
Steeple chasing has officially taken place at Stratford-upon-Avon Racecourse since 1755. However, racing was suspended in 1776 after local farmers complained their crops were being ruined. vy6n
Lottery 143q43
Racing started at the racecourse again in 1836 and in 1839 Lottery won a chase at the track before going on to win the Aintree Grand National – he then repeated his win at Stratford the following year.
The Stratford Race Company 2m5bn
The Stratford Race Company was formed in 1922 and proceeded to improve the facilities and acquire extra land, which enabled the track circuit to be enlarged and a water jump to be built in front of the stands. The Jump races are now held throughout the summer months.
Campsite nt28
Stratford Racecourse is also home to a campsite, and many events take place in the centre course – it was the first racecourse in the UK to form a Racecourse Entertainments Committee.
Important Races/Festivals 2621j
- May – Foxhunters Champion Chase, the final leg of the Hunters Chase Crown, after the Cheltenham and Aintree Foxhunters.
- July – Stratford Summer Cup.
Directions 4q3i22
- Road: The course is between Junction 15 of the M40 and Junction 7 of the M5.
- Rail: Stratford Station is a 25-minute walk from the course.
- Website: www.stratfordracecourse.net
- Telephone: 01789 26794
The Stratford-upon-Avon Racecourse Directory - Local Services 1h52l
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