Kelso horse racing course info

Kelso racecourse 'Britain's Friendliest Racecourse', Horses and horse racing have always played an important part in everyday life in the Borders. It was in 1822 that the first race meeting, lasting three days, took place in Kelso and still today racing contributes to the commercial heart of this charismatic Border town. Horse racing at Kelso offers the unique charm of a bygone era, coupled with the very best in modern facilities. Kelso is a charming rural

Jumps race course with a warm atmosphere and popular with a knowledgeable local crowd. Not near any major towns, it is worth savouring the true Scottish Borders welcome and feel the atmosphere for yourself. A truly memorable day is definitely on the cards, and you can rest assured a warm welcome awaits you.

Notable Races Premier Kelso Novices' Hurdle
The Premier Kelso Novices' Hurdle is a Grade 2 National Hunt hurdle race in the United Kingdom for four-year-old and above novices. It is run over a distance of 2 miles 2 furlongs (3,621 metres) at Kelso Racecourse in February. There are ten hurdles to be jumped in the race. It was first run in 2003.

Course Details National Hunt:
Left-handed and undulating. Hurdles course of 1m1f is sharp, more so than 1m 3f chase track, which has 2f run-in.

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Contact Kelso race course

Kelso Races Ltd
18-20 Glendale Road
Wooler
Northumberland
NE71 6DW

Tel: 01668 281611
Fax: 01668 281113

e-mail: info@kelso-races.co.uk
Internet site: http://www.kelso-races.co.uk/

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