Course guide · South
Newbury Racecourse
Newbury's broad, galloping circuit suits a bold-jumping chaser and stages one of the great handicap chases of the season every November.
Location
Berkshire (RG14 7NZ)
Founded
Opened 1905
Capacity
Around 25,000
Course shape
Left-handed, wide galloping oval
Type
Dual
Owner
Newbury Racecourse plc
A short history of Newbury
Opened in 1905, Newbury quickly became one of Britain's premier dual-purpose tracks. The Ladbrokes Trophy (formerly Hennessy) is its showcase event.
Race day at Newbury
Newbury combines a strong card with one of the best on-course atmospheres outside the major Festivals.
Signature races
- Coral Gold Cup
- Long Distance Hurdle
- Denman Chase
★ Coral Gold Cup, Ladbrokes Trophy
Getting there
Newbury Racecourse station is on-site. Junction 13 of the M4 by car.