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Larkhill Racecourse

Location

Description

Directions

The course is situated 2 miles north west of Amesbury and 10 miles north of Salisbury, near the A303, A345 and A360. If travelling from the west, proceed along the A303. After Winterbourne Stoke, turn left onto the A360. Proceed for ½ mile and at the next crossroads, go straight over onto the B3086. At the next junction, turn right and the entrance to the course will be found on the left after a further ½ mile. If travelling from the east, turn right off the A303 at Amesbury onto the A345. At the next roundabout, turn left into Larkhill and follow the signs to the course.

Description

A well established and popular galloping track set on Salisbury Plain. Excellent viewing and facilities. Access is along a long gravel trackway and the changing rooms in a two storey building known as the Queen’s Building. Races held over three miles comprise of 1 1/3 circuits. The fences are well built and comprise of portable fences.

Technical Information

Right Handed. 13 fences (2 open ditches) 4 mile races: 22 jumps (4 open ditches) 3 mile races: 18 jumps (3 open ditches) 2½ mile races: 15 jumps (2 open ditches)

Established 1947

Clerk of the Course Roly Rickcord (07788 371204)

Website: www.larkhillracing.co.uk

 

Photos courtesy of Tim Holt

Meetings

Sunday 1st December 2024 - Hursley Hambledon

Sunday 15th December 2024 - New Forest

Sunday 5th January 2025 - Larkhill Racing Club

Saturday 18th January 2025 - Royal Artillery

Sunday 16th February 2025 - Combined Services

Sunday  2nd March 2025 - South & West Wilts

Saturday 29th March 2025 - Tedworth

 

The Season starts on

Sunday 17th November

Portman @ Badbury Rings

First Race 12.30

Advance tickets via the Blue Button below