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Worcester Race Track:
Worcester Race Track is a thoroughbred horse race track in Worcester, Worcestershire, England. Worcester Race Track has a scenic tree-lined race track and is located near Worcester city centre by the side of the River Severn.
Worcester Race Track typically holds close to 20 National Hunt races each year between the months of April and October.
Worcester Race Track has the following Enclosures: the Club Enclosure, the Tattersalls Enclosure and the Centre Course Enclosure.
Worcester Race Track Description
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Worcester Race Track is a left-handed 1 mile, 5 furlong oval.
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It is a flat track with long straights and easy turns.
Worcester Race Track History
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In 1718, flat horse racing was reported to have commenced on the banks of the River Severn.
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In 1755, a four-day flat meeting was inaugurated while a jumps meet had been organised in the Autumn.
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In 1966, the last flat meeting was held at Worcester Race Track.
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In 1974, the existing Grandstand was built.
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In 1995, the first summer Jumping meet was introduced at Worcester Race Track.
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In April 2000, Arena Leisure took over the running of Worcester Race Track.
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