Guide to Lingfield Park Racecourse i3j23
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. 6i4g
Lingfield Park Racecourse News from Eclipse 704y5f
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About Lingfield Park Racecourse 69d5b
Flat / National Hunt / All Weather 4s441g
The Feathers 516e2z
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 a3f2r
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 3t71t
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 4y104y
- 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 4m1q1x
- 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 3fl4
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