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Salisbury Race Track: The Horse Racing Jewel of the South West!
Salisbury Race Track is a thoroughbred horse race track located in the rolling hills of the plains in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England.
Salisbury Race Track is one of England's oldest race tracks. Racing has been taking place in its scenic venue since the sixteenth century.
Salisbury Race Track holds about 18 days of flat horse racing each year, typically from the months of May to October.
Salisbury Race Track has the following enclosures: the Members Enclosure, Tattersalls Enclosure and the Course Enclosure.
Salisbury Race Track Description
- Salisbury Race Track has a right-handed and galloping course.
- The Loop track is for races with distances of 1 mile and 2 furlongs or greater. It has a 7 furlong run-in and goes mainly uphill. This course poses a formidable test to participants.
- Horses that have drawn low numbers are seen to be at an advantage when running in sprints and the conditions are soft.
- Salisbury Race Track suits gallopers that have high endurance as the last half mile goes uphill.
Salisbury Race Track History
- In the 16 th Century, horse racing was reported to have started in the areas near the present-day Salisbury Race Track.
- In 2002, Salisbury Race Track was voted "Best Small Race Track in the South West".
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