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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 26th November 2023 - Hursley Hambledon

Sunday 10th December 2023 - New Forest

Sunday 31st December 2023 - Larkhill Racing Club

Saturday 20th January 2024 - Royal Artillery

Sunday 4th February 2024 - Combined Services

Sunday  25th February 2024 - South & West Wilts

Saturday 23th March 2024 - Tedworth

 

Sunday 5th May

Devon & Somerset Staghounds @ South Hill

First Race 2.00pm

Tickets available on the gate