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MAP OF UK RACECOURSES

Map courtesy of Racing-Index

The UK boasts a total of 60 racecourses offering Flat and National Hunt jump racing, with many courses offering both types of racing - see map. Overseas visitors to the UK with an interest in horse racing will be pleased to know that many historic towns and cities they may visit have a racecourse. For the latest information on race dates, travel and admission prices for horse racing in 2013 please click on the racecourse of your choice - below. REFRESH TO VIEW LATEST RACE MEETINGS BATH: Real Ale Festival + evening racing 31 May CHELTENHAM: The Showcase 18 -19 October CHESTER: Afternoon racing 25 May EDIN-MUSSELB: Evening flat racing 24 May KEMPTON: Evening flat racing 22 & 29 May PERTH: Gold Cup Day 9 June SALISBURY: Afternoon racing 11 June SANDOWN: Evening flat racing 30 May STRATFORD: Evening racing 7 - 8 June WINDSOR: Afternoon flat racing 27 May YORK: Spring Meeting 25 May

St Patrick’s Thursday is World Hurdle Day 2013

There is nothing quite like the atmosphere of St Patrick’s Thursday. Following the style and sophistication of Ladies Day, St Patrick’s Thursday brings a party atmosphere to the Cheltenham Festival. However, it also brings with it one of the premier races of the meeting,
the World Hurdle.

Although Cheltenham is more famous for the Gold Cup, Champion Hurdle and Queen Mother Champion Chase, the World Hurdle rightly takes its place as one of Cheltenham’s big races. In fact this year, when it comes to Cheltenham Festival betting, World Hurdle odds will most likely be some of the most competitive around. That has plenty to do with the fact that Big Buck’s will not be running this year, having stormed to victory in the race in each of the last four years. Ridden by Ruby Walsh, Big Buck’s is already one of the greatest jumpers over the three mile distance.

However, his absence leaves others with the opportunity to take advantage this year. Two horses that you can assume will be found slugging it out are Oscar’s Whiskey and Reve De Sivola, who finished second and first respectively in a thrilling finish at the Cleeve Hurdle. Nicky Henderson will have been greatly encouraged by that performance from Oscar’s Whiskey and will have high hopes for the World Hurdle. However, so will rival trainer Don McCain, who will no doubt have been encouraged by Peddlers Cross’ recent showing at Kempton. Another horse being spoken about is Monksland, who did extremely well at the Christmas Hurdle. With a liking for good ground and a good show over three miles under his belt, Noel Meade will no doubt make a push for it as the World Hurdle approaches as well.

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