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Aintree Jumps ▶Surface: FlatConfiguration: Galloping with sharp bendsDirection: Left-handedDescription: Home of the Grand National. Big, galloping, fair track with sharp turns and famous, challenging fences.Run Style Bias: Chase Sprints (2mâ2m4f): Front-runners can do well if jumping fluently, but with the long straight, strong-travelling, prominent racers who settle off the speed often excel late. Middle Distances (2m5fâ3m1f): Horses able to conserve energy, travel in mid-division, and handle a steady increase in tempo thrive. Over National fences, bold jumpers who can maintain rhythm are rewarded. Grand National/Marathon: Proven stayers who can jump accurately and settle in the pack early, with stamina reserves and the ability to weave through tiring rivals, have the edge. Hold-up horses rarely succeed unless ground is very soft. Horses with prior course form and patient jockeys also hold an advantage.
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Ascot Jumps/Flat ▶Surface: UndulatingConfiguration: Galloping with sharp bendsDirection: Right-handedDescription: Prestigious right-handed galloping track, hosts both Flat and National Hunt racing.Run Style Bias: Flat Sprints (5fâ7f, straight): Favors strong-travelling, prominent racers, especially drawn middle to stands side in big fields. Front-runners do well if setting steady fractions. Flat Middle Distances (1mâ1m4f): Often fair; horses able to quicken off a strong gallop or maintain a sustained run wide are at an advantage. Hold-up horses with a turn of foot can win when pace collapses. Staying Races (1m6f+): Stamina and tactical speed neededâmid-division runners who stay on strongly and can handle undulations perform best. Jumps: Handy types and strong stayers who travel in touch suit the sharp bends; front-runners vulnerable late.
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Ayr Flat/Jumps ▶Surface: FlatConfiguration: GallopingDirection: Left-handedDescription: Wide, left-handed, galloping, fair track. Home of the Scottish Grand National.Run Style Bias: Flat Sprints (5fâ6f): Low draws helpful on soft ground. Front-runners and prominent racers fare best in small fields; in big fields, late closers can pounce. Flat Middle Distances (7fâ1m4f): Often fair; horses able to race handy and quicken late are favoured, but true gallopers excel. Staying Races: Strong stayers with proven stamina benefit, especially when ground is soft or pace is strong. Jumps: Stamina and ability to travel smoothly over the ground matter, with front-runners sometimes able to slip the field on quick ground.
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Bangor-on-Dee Jumps ▶Surface: Mainly flat with minor undulationsConfiguration: Very sharpDirection: Left-handedDescription: No grandstands! Tight, left-handed jumps course with sharp turns.Run Style Bias: All distances: Agile, handy types and natural front-runners thriveâsharp turns favor horses who can race prominently, conserve energy, and jump cleanly at pace. Those held up often find it hard to make up ground, especially in small fields. In soft ground, stamina comes into play, but early position is always an advantage.
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Bath Flat ▶Surface: UndulatingConfiguration: Galloping with sharp bendsDirection: Left-handedDescription: High, undulating, left-handed course with long home straight. No watering system.Run Style Bias: Sprints (5fâ6f): Stamina important, especially on firm ground. Prominent racers and those who handle undulations run bestâfront-runners can hang on if not challenged early. Middle Distances (7fâ1m4f): Suits gallopers and those able to sustain long runs; hold-up types find it harder to come from well back due to stiff finish. Long Distances (1m5f+): Out-and-out stayers with proven grit, especially if ground is riding fast, as the uphill finish and lack of watering make it testing.
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Beverley Flat ▶Surface: UndulatingConfiguration: Uphill finishDirection: Right-handedDescription: Right-handed, undulating with a stiff uphill finish.Run Style Bias: Sprints (5f): Low draws strongly favoured, especially in big fields. Out-and-out speed horses that can break quickly and lead to the bend excel. Middle Distances (7fâ1m2f): Prominent racers who can maintain position before the turn and handle undulations are best. Longer Trips (1m4f+): Horses with stamina and ability to sustain effort uphill; those who are delivered late often run out of time unless pace collapses.
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Brighton Flat ▶Surface: Severe undulationsConfiguration: Very sharpDirection: Left-handedDescription: Unique, undulating, left-handed seaside track.Run Style Bias: Sprints (5fâ6f): Suits front-runners and handy types able to handle severe cambers. Horses that grab the rail and keep momentum are hard to catch. Middle Distances (7fâ1m2f): Handy, balanced types with experience on undulating ground; late closers rarely succeed. Longer Races: Very testingâhorses must travel well throughout, stamina and adaptability crucial.
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Carlisle Jumps ▶Surface: UndulatingConfiguration: Galloping - uphill finishDirection: Right-handedDescription: Galloping, right-handed with an uphill finish.Run Style Bias: Shorter Jumps (2mâ2m4f): Front-runners can do well but need stamina to last up the hill. Middle/Long Distances (2m5f+): Stamina is crucial, especially on soft or heavy ground. Horses who race in midfield and come with a late run often have the edge in testing finishes, especially in chases.
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Carlisle Flat ▶Surface: UndulatingConfiguration: Galloping - uphill finishDirection: Right-handedDescription: Galloping, right-handed with an uphill finish.Run Style Bias: Sprints (5fâ6f): Usually fair; prominent racers drawn high do well, but finish can suit late closers. Middle Distances (7fâ1m3f): Gallopers who can handle stiff uphill finishes. Long Distances: Proven stayers who travel well and have stamina in soft ground; front-runners rarely hang on unless pace is muddling.
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Cartmel Jumps ▶Surface: Mainly flat with minor undulationsConfiguration: Very sharpDirection: Left-handed (figure-of-eight)Description: Small, quirky course with tight bends, set in parkland.Run Style Bias: All distances: Front-runners are hard to peg back due to the sharp bends and short run-ins. Nimble, agile horses do best, and those able to hold a prominent position throughout dominate.
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Catterick Jumps ▶Surface: UndulatingConfiguration: Very sharpDirection: Left-handedDescription: Tight, undulating course with sharp turns.Run Style Bias: All distances: Strong pace and agility suit; front runners do well, especially on good ground. In testing ground, stamina required, but leaders are still hard to catch if jumping holds up.
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Catterick Flat ▶Surface: UndulatingConfiguration: Very sharpDirection: Left-handedDescription: Tight, undulating course with sharp turns.Run Style Bias: Sprints (5fâ7f): Handy types and front-runners are favoured, especially in small fields. Draw not significant, but being on the pace is. Middle Distances (1mâ1m4f): Prominent racers, especially those with tactical speed, do well.
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Cheltenham Jumps ▶Surface: Severe undulationsConfiguration: Galloping - uphill finishDirection: Left-handedDescription: The home of jump racing. Big, undulating, stiff finish.Run Style Bias: All distances: Strong stayers and those who can handle the hill excel. Hold-up horses with finishing kick can thrive if ground isnât too testing. Front-runners rarely hang on unless allowed an easy lead. Course form is a major plus.
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Chelmsford AW Flat ▶Surface: FlatConfiguration: GallopingDirection: Left-handedDescription: Modern left-handed all-weather course.Run Style Bias: Sprints: Draw not critical, but prominent racers often succeed, especially when able to secure the rail. Middle Distances: Front-runners and handy types can control the pace. Staying: Tactical speed essential; those caught wide or held up can struggle.
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Chepstow Jumps ▶Surface: Severe undulationsConfiguration: Galloping - uphill finishDirection: Left-handedDescription: Undulating, galloping jumps track, stiff uphill run-in.Run Style Bias: All distances: Stamina required in winter; can be testing. Front-runners can struggle late on soft ground. Horses who travel well and can stay strongly up the hill have an edge, especially in longer chases.
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Chepstow Flat ▶Surface: Severe undulationsConfiguration: Galloping - uphill finishDirection: Left-handedDescription: Flat course shares much with jumps configuration.Run Style Bias: Sprints: Suits gallopers and horses who stay well; prominent racers on soft ground. Middle Distances: Stamina and ability to handle undulations; late closers need a strong pace to be effective.
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Chester Flat ▶Surface: FlatConfiguration: Very sharpDirection: Left-handedDescription: Smallest circuit in Britain. Sharp, left-handed, tight turns.Run Style Bias: Sprints (5fâ6f): Low draws and front-runners heavily favouredâessential to be prominent by the first bend. Middle Distances (7fâ1m4f): Tactically run; handy types with good early speed do best. Late closers rarely succeed unless pace collapses.
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Doncaster Jumps ▶Surface: FlatConfiguration: GallopingDirection: Left-handedDescription: Large, fair, flat galloping track.Run Style Bias: All distances: Generally fair, galloping types suit. Horses able to travel smoothly and quicken up from mid-division can win. Front-runners vulnerable unless given a soft lead in small fields.
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Doncaster Flat ▶Surface: FlatConfiguration: GallopingDirection: Left-handedDescription: Large, flat galloping track.Run Style Bias: Sprints (5fâ6.5f): Very fair; all run styles can win, but low/middle draws have a slight edge in big fields. Middle/Staying: Gallopers and strong stayers suited, especially on soft ground.
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Epsom 5f-8f Flat ▶Surface: Severe undulations - mainly downhillConfiguration: Very sharpDirection: Left-handedDescription: Home of the Derby. Severe undulations, tricky camber.Run Style Bias: Sprints: Front runners go well; balance and ability to handle cambers is vital. Middle Distances: Agile horses with tactical speed can get away from the field. Hold-up horses can win with luck in running and strong pace. Draw can be significant.
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Epsom 9f-12f Flat ▶Surface: Severe undulationsConfiguration: Galloping with sharp bendsDirection: Left-handedDescription: The 'Classic' Derby trip; severe undulations.Run Style Bias: Middle distances: Handy types can get away from the field, but stamina, balance, and the ability to handle downhill/camber are vital. Hold-up horses need cover and luck; leaders can slip clear if pace is moderate.
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Exeter Jumps ▶Surface: UndulatingConfiguration: Galloping - uphill finishDirection: Right-handedDescription: Long, undulating, stiff track. Testing.Run Style Bias: All distances: Stamina essential, especially on soft ground. Front-runners do best on good ground; in testing conditions, closers with proven stamina have a big edge. Long straight rewards late surges if pace is honest.
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Fakenham Jumps ▶Surface: Mainly flat with minor undulationsConfiguration: Sharp - uphill finishDirection: Left-handedDescription: Tiny, tight, flat course. Jumps close together.Run Style Bias: All distances: Front runners, nimble horses go bestâtrack favours those able to jump accurately at speed and travel handily throughout. Hold-up horses rarely make an impact unless pace collapses.
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Ffos Las Jumps ▶Surface: FlatConfiguration: GallopingDirection: Left-handedDescription: Relatively new, flat, left-handed galloping course.Run Style Bias: All distances: Fair, with few biases. Stamina counts in deep ground, otherwise all run styles have a chance. In small fields, front-runners can dominate.
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Ffos Las Flat ▶Surface: FlatConfiguration: GallopingDirection: Left-handedDescription: See jumps above.Run Style Bias: All distances: Generally fair. Prominent racers may do better on testing ground, otherwise horses with proven stamina in soft thrive when the ground is deep.
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Fontwell Jumps ▶Surface: Mainly flat with minor undulationsConfiguration: Very sharp - uphill finishDirection: Left-handed (figure-of-eight)Description: Famous for its figure-of-eight layout.Run Style Bias: All distances: Front runners, agile types suited. Track favours handy horses who can maintain position; those coming from behind find it very tough due to constant turning.
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Goodwood Flat ▶Surface: Severe undulations - mainly downhillConfiguration: Very sharpDirection: Right-handedDescription: Iconic undulating course with tricky cambers.Run Style Bias: Sprints (5fâ6f): Handy types and front-runners best, especially those drawn low. Draw crucial in big sprints. Middle distances: Tactical speed and ability to handle turns are key; leaders can slip clear if not pressured. Closers need luck in running.
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Hamilton Flat ▶Surface: Severe undulationsConfiguration: Uphill finishDirection: Right-handedDescription: Undulating track, stiff uphill finish.Run Style Bias: Sprints: Suits strong stayers, front-runners favoured over sprint trips, especially when able to grab the rail. Middle/Long: Gallopers with stamina to finish up the hill. In soft ground, closers have more chance if pace collapses.
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Haydock Jumps ▶Surface: FlatConfiguration: GallopingDirection: Left-handedDescription: Wide, flat galloping track.Run Style Bias: All distances: Fair, but deep winter ground can test stamina. Handy types with proven stamina do well; in big fields, late closers can run on if pace is honest.
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Haydock Flat ▶Surface: FlatConfiguration: GallopingDirection: Left-handedDescription: Wide, flat galloping track.Run Style Bias: Sprints: Generally fair, low draw helpful on soft ground, especially in big fields. Middle/Long: Gallopers with tactical speed do well; pace and ground dictate if late closers can challenge.
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Hereford Jumps ▶Surface: FlatConfiguration: SharpDirection: Right-handedDescription: Right-handed, flat, sharp course.Run Style Bias: All distances: Prominent racers and handy types suit. Ability to jump at speed on the sharp turns is essential. Closers struggle unless field goes too fast early.
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Hexham Jumps ▶Surface: Severe undulationsConfiguration: Galloping with sharp bendsDirection: Left-handedDescription: Severe undulations, testing circuit.Run Style Bias: All distances: Front-runners hard to peg back in testing ground, but stamina vital in all races. Late closers need race to fall apart.
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Huntingdon Jumps ▶Surface: FlatConfiguration: GallopingDirection: Right-handedDescription: Fair, flat, right-handed galloping course.Run Style Bias: All distances: Generally fair, can suit front-runners in small fields, otherwise mid-division runners who can quicken off a strong pace.
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Kelso Flat ▶Surface: UndulatingConfiguration: Very sharp - uphill finishDirection: Left-handedDescription: Undulating, sharp with uphill finish.Run Style Bias: Sprints/Middle: Front runners and handy types often go well; stamina needed for uphill finish. Hold-up horses do better if field goes too fast early.
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Kempton Jumps ▶Surface: FlatConfiguration: Galloping with sharp bendsDirection: Right-handedDescription: Fast, flat right-handed jumps course.Run Style Bias: All distances: Front-runners often successful, especially in small fields. Handy, quick-jumping types are favoured; closers need a strong pace to be effective.
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Kempton (AW) AW Flat ▶Surface: FlatConfiguration: SharpDirection: Right-handedDescription: Polytrack all-weather. Right-handed, sharp turns.Run Style Bias: Sprints: Low draw and prominent racers suited; early speed to get position is crucial. Middle/Long: Handy types do best unless field goes too hard early. Late closers need luck in running and a strong pace.
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Leicester Jumps ▶Surface: UndulatingConfiguration: Galloping - uphill finishDirection: Right-handedDescription: Right-handed, undulating, with stiff finish.Run Style Bias: All distances: Front runners have a good record, but stamina and ability to handle undulations is essential. Closers can win on testing ground if pace is strong.
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Leicester Flat ▶Surface: UndulatingConfiguration: Galloping - uphill finishDirection: Right-handedDescription: Right-handed, undulating, with stiff finish.Run Style Bias: Sprints: Handy types and front-runners do well. In soft ground, horses with stamina to finish strongly are favoured. Middle/Long: Gallopers who travel well and can sustain an effort up the hill.
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Lingfield Jumps ▶Surface: UndulatingConfiguration: SharpDirection: Left-handedDescription: Tight, undulating course.Run Style Bias: All distances: Handy types and front-runners go well. The course favours horses with tactical speed and agility, especially when able to secure a good early position. In testing ground, stamina comes more into play, but being prominent is always an advantage.
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Lingfield (AW) AW Flat ▶Surface: UndulatingConfiguration: SharpDirection: Left-handedDescription: Polytrack all-weather. Undulating with sharp turns.Run Style Bias: Sprints: Low draw and prominent racers have an edge. Early pace and the ability to secure the rail are crucial, especially over 5f/6f. Middle distances: Handy types can dominate unless pace is very strong.
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Lingfield Flat ▶Surface: Undulating - mainly downhillConfiguration: SharpDirection: Left-handedDescription: Undulating, sharp, left-handed.Run Style Bias: Sprints: Handy types suit, front runners best in sprints, especially over the straight. In soft ground, stamina more important. Middle distances: Tactical speed and ability to quicken off the turn are key.
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Ludlow Jumps ▶Surface: FlatConfiguration: Very sharpDirection: Right-handedDescription: Flat, sharp, right-handed track.Run Style Bias: All distances: Prominent racers often dominate. Horses with good jumping technique and tactical speed are well suited. Closers only win if leaders go too fast early.
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Market Rasen Jumps ▶Surface: UndulatingConfiguration: SharpDirection: Right-handedDescription: Sharp, right-handed, undulating course.Run Style Bias: All distances: Front runners often hard to peg back. Nimble, agile jumpers with the ability to maintain a position on the sharp turns do best. Late closers need pace to collapse.
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Musselburgh Jumps ▶Surface: FlatConfiguration: SharpDirection: Right-handedDescription: Flat, sharp, right-handed.Run Style Bias: All distances: Front runners suit both codes. Early position vital on sharp bends; stamina more important on soft ground. Closers rarely succeed unless pace is relentless.
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Musselburgh Flat ▶Surface: FlatConfiguration: SharpDirection: Right-handedDescription: Flat, sharp, right-handed.Run Style Bias: Sprints: Front runners and handy types do well. Low draw helps over 5f/7f. Middle distances: Tactically run, with leaders often able to control the race unless field is large and pace is strong.
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Newbury Jumps ▶Surface: FlatConfiguration: GallopingDirection: Left-handedDescription: Wide, flat, galloping jumps course.Run Style Bias: All distances: Strong finishers best. Races often run at a strong gallop; horses able to travel smoothly in midfield and quicken late are favoured. Front-runners can slip the field in small fields.
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Newbury Flat ▶Surface: FlatConfiguration: GallopingDirection: Left-handedDescription: Wide, flat, galloping flat course.Run Style Bias: Sprints: Fair for all run styles, but high numbers have edge on soft ground in big fields. Middle/Staying: Gallopers with tactical speed, strong stayers in soft.
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Newcastle Jumps ▶Surface: Mainly flat with minor undulationsConfiguration: GallopingDirection: Left-handedDescription: Left-handed, galloping track.Run Style Bias: All distances: Stayers and gallopers go well. Horses who can maintain a rhythm and stay on strongly up the straight thrive, especially in soft ground.
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Newcastle (AW) AW Flat ▶Surface: FlatConfiguration: GallopingDirection: Left-handedDescription: Tapeta all-weather, left-handed, galloping.Run Style Bias: Sprints: Draw fair. Front runners can be hard to catch in sprints. Middle/Staying: Gallopers and late closers with stamina are often suited when pace collapses in big fields.
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Newcastle Flat ▶Surface: Mainly flat with minor undulationsConfiguration: GallopingDirection: Left-handedDescription: Galloping turf track.Run Style Bias: Sprints: Stamina counts in soft ground, but generally fair. Prominent racers go well if able to control fractions. Middle/Long: Gallopers and strong stayers have the edge, especially when ground is testing.
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Newmarket Flat ▶Surface: Mainly flat with minor undulationsConfiguration: Galloping - uphill finishDirection: Straight/Right-handed (July Course)Description: Two courses: Rowley Mile (straight, stiff), July (right-handed, undulating).Run Style Bias: Sprints: Horses who travel well and finish strongly suit, especially in big fields on the Rowley Mile. Middle/Long: Gallopers and late closers do well if pace is honest; ability to handle undulations and stiff finish essential.
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Newton Abbot Jumps ▶Surface: FlatConfiguration: Very sharpDirection: Left-handedDescription: Tight, left-handed, flat jumps track.Run Style Bias: All distances: Front runners and handy types dominateâtrack favours speed, agility, and ability to jump quickly. Hold-up horses need pace to collapse to feature.
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Nottingham Flat ▶Surface: FlatConfiguration: GallopingDirection: Left-handedDescription: Flat, galloping, fair turf course.Run Style Bias: Sprints: Low draws can help in big fields, but generally fair. Prominent racers can control races in small fields. Middle/Long: Gallopers with tactical speed suit, hold-up horses best when pace is strong.
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Perth Jumps ▶Surface: FlatConfiguration: Very sharpDirection: Right-handedDescription: Right-handed, flat, sharp turns.Run Style Bias: All distances: Front runners and nimble types go well, especially those able to hold a position on the tight bends. Late closers need strong pace and luck in running.
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Plumpton Jumps ▶Surface: UndulatingConfiguration: SharpDirection: Left-handedDescription: Left-handed, undulating, sharp jumps track.Run Style Bias: All distances: Front runners hard to peg back; handy types who can jump accurately dominate. Closers only feature if pace is strong and leaders fade.
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Pontefract Flat ▶Surface: UndulatingConfiguration: Uphill finishDirection: Left-handedDescription: Left-handed, undulating, stiff uphill finish.Run Style Bias: Sprints: Stayers and front runners suit. Middle/Long: Horses who can travel in a handy position and sustain a run up the stiff finish have an edge.
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Redcar Flat ▶Surface: FlatConfiguration: Galloping with sharp bendsDirection: Left-handedDescription: Long, galloping, fair track.Run Style Bias: Sprints: Generally fair, stamina important in soft. Prominent racers fare best in small fields; hold-up horses can win when pace is strong.
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Ripon Flat ▶Surface: Mainly flat with minor undulationsConfiguration: Galloping with sharp bendsDirection: Right-handedDescription: Right-handed, undulating galloping track.Run Style Bias: Sprints: Handy types suit, low draws favoured in sprints. Middle/Long: Horses who can travel well and quicken off the turn are best; closers need a strong pace.
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Salisbury Flat ▶Surface: UndulatingConfiguration: Galloping with sharp bendsDirection: Right-handedDescription: Right-handed, undulating, galloping track.Run Style Bias: Sprints: Generally fair, can suit hold-up horses on uphill finish in big fields. Middle/Long: Gallopers and late closers with stamina have an edge, especially on testing ground.
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Sandown Jumps ▶Surface: UndulatingConfiguration: Galloping - uphill finishDirection: Right-handedDescription: Right-handed, undulating, stiff uphill finish.Run Style Bias: All distances: Stayers and strong finishers suit. Horses able to travel smoothly and quicken up the hill thrive. Front-runners can win if given a soft lead, but the long, uphill run-in finds out weak finishers.
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Sandown Flat ▶Surface: UndulatingConfiguration: Galloping - uphill finishDirection: Right-handedDescription: Right-handed, undulating, stiff uphill finish.Run Style Bias: Sprints: Generally fair, late closers can win on stiff finish if pace is strong. Middle/Long: Gallopers and horses with stamina to finish strongly up the hill have an advantage.
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Sedgefield Flat ▶Surface: UndulatingConfiguration: Sharp - uphill finishDirection: Left-handedDescription: Left-handed, undulating, sharp course.Run Style Bias: All distances: Handy types and front runners best. Track suits those able to take a position early and conserve energy for the uphill run-in.
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Southwell Jumps ▶Surface: FlatConfiguration: SharpDirection: Left-handedDescription: Flat, sharp, left-handed jumps track.Run Style Bias: All distances: Front runners dominateâability to jump at speed and maintain a handy position crucial. Hold-up horses rarely feature.
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Southwell (AW) AW Flat ▶Surface: FlatConfiguration: SharpDirection: Left-handedDescription: Tapeta all-weather, sharp left-handed turns.Run Style Bias: Sprints: Handy types and front runners best, especially those drawn low. Early speed to secure the rail is key. Middle/Long: Tactical speed and ability to kick off the turn win races here.
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Stratford Jumps ▶Surface: FlatConfiguration: SharpDirection: Left-handedDescription: Flat, sharp, left-handed jumps course.Run Style Bias: All distances: Front runners and handy types favoured. Those able to jump accurately and keep up early pace dominate. Closers rarely win unless pace collapses.
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Taunton Jumps ▶Surface: FlatConfiguration: SharpDirection: Right-handedDescription: Flat, sharp, right-handed jumps track.Run Style Bias: All distances: Front runners do well. Track suits nimble horses who can hold a prominent position and jump quickly.
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Thirsk Flat ▶Surface: Mainly flat with minor undulationsConfiguration: Galloping with sharp bendsDirection: Left-handedDescription: Left-handed, flat galloping course.Run Style Bias: Sprints: Low draws favoured in sprints, especially in big fields. Handy types can dominate in small fields. Middle/Long: Generally fair, but horses who can quicken off a gallop are suited.
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Towcester Jumps ▶Surface: Severe undulationsConfiguration: Galloping - uphill finishDirection: Right-handedDescription: Right-handed, undulating, very stiff uphill finish.Run Style Bias: All distances: Stamina absolutely essential, hold-up horses can win late up the hill if the leaders tire. Proven stayers and those with a strong finishing effort best suited.
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Uttoxeter Jumps ▶Surface: FlatConfiguration: GallopingDirection: Left-handedDescription: Flat, galloping, left-handed jumps course.Run Style Bias: All distances: Front runners do well in small fields. In big fields, horses who can travel in midfield and quicken late are best. Stamina comes into play on testing ground.
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Warwick Jumps ▶Surface: Mainly flat with minor undulationsConfiguration: SharpDirection: Left-handedDescription: Left-handed, sharp, undulating jumps course.Run Style Bias: All distances: Handy types suit, front runners go well. Horses able to take up a good early position and jump smoothly have an advantage.
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Warwick Flat ▶Surface: Mainly flat with minor undulationsConfiguration: SharpDirection: Left-handedDescription: Left-handed, sharp, undulating flat course.Run Style Bias: All distances: Handy types suit, front runners go well, especially in small fields. Late closers need a strong pace to feature.
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Wetherby Flat ▶Surface: FlatConfiguration: Galloping with sharp bendsDirection: Left-handedDescription: Wide, flat, left-handed galloping flat course.Run Style Bias: All distances: Generally fair, stamina counts in testing conditions. Gallopers with tactical speed do best when the ground is soft or pace is honest.
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Wetherby Jumps ▶Surface: FlatConfiguration: Galloping with sharp bendsDirection: Left-handedDescription: Wide, flat, left-handed galloping jumps course.Run Style Bias: All distances: Generally fair, stamina counts in testing conditions. Horses who can maintain a rhythm and stay on late are suited.
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Wincanton Flat ▶Surface: Mainly flat with minor undulationsConfiguration: Galloping with sharp bendsDirection: Right-handedDescription: Right-handed, flat, sharp turns.Run Style Bias: All distances: Front runners and handy types do well. Early speed to hold position is crucial, as is the ability to handle sharp bends at pace.
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Windsor Flat ▶Surface: FlatConfiguration: SharpDirection: Figure-of-eightDescription: Figure-of-eight, flat, sharp turns.Run Style Bias: All distances: Handy types and prominent racers have edge. Ability to handle tight bends and quicken off the home turn is a plus. Hold-up horses can win if pace is strong.
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Wolverhampton (AW) AW Flat ▶Surface: FlatConfiguration: SharpDirection: Left-handedDescription: Tapeta all-weather, sharp left-handed turns.Run Style Bias: Sprints: Low draws and prominent racers best. Early speed and ability to secure the rail are big advantages. Middle distances: Tactical speed to get position and kick off the bend wins races here.
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Worcester Jumps ▶Surface: FlatConfiguration: GallopingDirection: Left-handedDescription: Flat, left-handed galloping jumps course.Run Style Bias: All distances: Generally fair, front runners can dominate small fields. In bigger fields, gallopers who can maintain a rhythm and stay on late have an edge.
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Yarmouth Flat ▶Surface: FlatConfiguration: GallopingDirection: Left-handedDescription: Long, straight, flat galloping course.Run Style Bias: All distances: Generally fair, low draw favoured when track is soft. Strong gallopers with the ability to finish well suit the long straight.
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York Flat ▶Surface: FlatConfiguration: GallopingDirection: Left-handedDescription: Wide, flat galloping left-handed course.Run Style Bias: All distances: Fair, but low draw often helps in big fields. Gallopers with tactical speed suit, while hold-up horses can win in big sprints if the pace collapses.
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Ballinrobe Jumps/Flat ▶Surface: TurfConfiguration: UndulatingDirection: Right-handedDescription: Scenic, undulating, right-handed track in the west.Run Style Bias: Sprints: Handy types and front runners do well. The undulating circuit and tight bends reward those who can secure a good early position. Middle/Staying: Horses with stamina and the ability to handle uneven terrain have an edge; hold-up horses need luck in running.
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Bellewstown Jumps/Flat ▶Surface: TurfConfiguration: Sharp, uphill finishDirection: Left-handedDescription: Sharp, undulating, left-handed course.Run Style Bias: Sprints: Front runners often do well, especially in small fields. Middle/Staying: Horses who can handle undulations and maintain a prominent position suit. Late closers struggle unless the pace is very strong.
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Clonmel Jumps/Flat ▶Surface: TurfConfiguration: UndulatingDirection: Right-handedDescription: Right-handed, undulating course.Run Style Bias: All distances: Stamina is often needed. Prominent racers who can conserve energy on the bends and quicken late thrive. Track can find out weak finishers, especially in soft ground.
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Cork Jumps/Flat ▶Surface: TurfConfiguration: FlatDirection: Right-handedDescription: Flat, right-handed galloping track.Run Style Bias: Sprints: Generally fair, but front runners can dominate in sprints. Middle/Staying: Gallopers and strong stayers benefit, especially when ground is soft or pace is honest.
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The Curragh Flat ▶Surface: TurfConfiguration: GallopingDirection: Right-handedDescription: Irelandâs premier flat course. Long, galloping, right-handed with a stiff uphill finish.Run Style Bias: Sprints: Very fair. Strong stayers and gallopers who can finish well up the hill have an edge. Middle/Staying: Out-and-out stayers suit, but horses with tactical speed and ability to quicken late also do well. Course form is a big advantage.
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Downpatrick Jumps ▶Surface: TurfConfiguration: UndulatingDirection: Right-handedDescription: Undulating, right-handed, unique Irish jumps course.Run Style Bias: All distances: Handy types and those with stamina do best. Ability to travel in touch on the undulating ground is key. Closers rarely succeed unless field collapses.
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Down Royal Jumps/Flat ▶Surface: TurfConfiguration: GallopingDirection: Right-handedDescription: Galloping, right-handed track near Belfast.Run Style Bias: All distances: Fair, strong stayers suit. Gallopers with stamina to handle the long straight are at an advantage, especially in testing ground.
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Dundalk (AW) AW Flat ▶Surface: All-weatherConfiguration: OvalDirection: Left-handedDescription: Irelandâs only all-weather track. Left-handed, oval circuit.Run Style Bias: Sprints: Handy types and those drawn low have an advantage. Early speed to secure the rail is crucial. Middle/Staying: Tactical speed and ability to quicken off the home turn win races.
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Fairyhouse Jumps/Flat ▶Surface: TurfConfiguration: GallopingDirection: Right-handedDescription: Right-handed, galloping track, home of the Irish Grand National.Run Style Bias: All distances: Strong stayers and gallopers go well. Horses who can conserve energy early and finish well up the long straight have an edge. Late closers do best if the pace is strong.
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Galway Jumps/Flat ▶Surface: TurfConfiguration: UndulatingDirection: Right-handedDescription: Famous for its festival. Right-handed, sharp, undulating circuit with a stiff uphill finish.Run Style Bias: Sprints: Front runners do well, especially drawn low. Draw very important on the flat. Middle/Staying: Handy types and strong stayers with experience on undulations perform best.
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Gowran Park Jumps/Flat ▶Surface: TurfConfiguration: GallopingDirection: Right-handedDescription: Right-handed, galloping track in Kilkenny.Run Style Bias: All distances: Stamina and galloping types suit. Horses able to hold position in long straights and finish off races strongly are best suited.
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Kilbeggan Jumps ▶Surface: TurfConfiguration: SharpDirection: Right-handedDescription: Sharp, right-handed jumps track.Run Style Bias: All distances: Front runners and handy types go well. Early speed to secure a good position is crucial on the tight bends. Stamina comes into play on soft ground.
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Killarney Jumps/Flat ▶Surface: TurfConfiguration: FlatDirection: Left-handedDescription: Flat, left-handed track in scenic Kerry.Run Style Bias: All distances: Generally fair, but handy types suit. Horses able to travel prominently and quicken off the home turn have an edge. Late closers need a strong pace to feature.
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Laytown Flat ▶Surface: Turf (beach)Configuration: Straight, unique beach courseDirection: StraightDescription: World-famous, unique straight beach trackâno bends.Run Style Bias: Sprints: Race shape variesâprominent racers can be favoured, especially those able to handle kickback and travel handy. Experience on sand is a bonus. Closers can win if leaders go too hard.
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Leopardstown Flat/Jumps ▶Surface: TurfConfiguration: GallopingDirection: Left-handedDescription: Wide, left-handed galloping track, big festival host.Run Style Bias: All distances: Generally fair. Strong finishers go well, especially when able to travel smoothly and quicken late. In big fields, tactical speed and stamina both important.
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Limerick Jumps/Flat ▶Surface: TurfConfiguration: GallopingDirection: Right-handedDescription: Right-handed, galloping, undulating course.Run Style Bias: All distances: Stamina and prominent racers do best. Ability to hold a position in the long straight and quicken late is crucial. Weak finishers found out in testing ground.
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Listowel Jumps/Flat ▶Surface: TurfConfiguration: FlatDirection: Left-handedDescription: Flat, left-handed, fair track.Run Style Bias: All distances: Handy types and front runners do well, especially in small fields. On soft ground, stamina is crucial, but a good early position on the tight turns is a major advantage.
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Naas Jumps/Flat ▶Surface: TurfConfiguration: GallopingDirection: Left-handedDescription: Left-handed, galloping, undulating course.Run Style Bias: All distances: Front runners often dominate, especially in small fields and on the round course. Gallopers with stamina suit longer trips, while those with tactical speed are best at 5f/6f on the straight.
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Navan Jumps/Flat ▶Surface: TurfConfiguration: GallopingDirection: Left-handedDescription: Left-handed, galloping, stiff uphill finish.Run Style Bias: All distances: Stamina and galloping types do best, especially in soft ground and over longer trips. Prominent racers who can sustain an effort up the stiff finish have an advantage. Hold-up horses need a strong gallop to be effective.
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Punchestown Jumps ▶Surface: TurfConfiguration: UndulatingDirection: Right-handedDescription: Right-handed, undulating, hosts big National Hunt festivals.Run Style Bias: All distances: Stamina and jumping ability needed. Horses able to travel smoothly on undulations and stay on well up the hill have the edge. Hold-up horses can win if pace is strong and jumping holds up.
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Roscommon Jumps/Flat ▶Surface: TurfConfiguration: Flat, sharp bendsDirection: Right-handedDescription: Right-handed, flat track with sharp bends.Run Style Bias: All distances: Front runners often do well, especially in small fields. Tactical speed and the ability to travel in a handy position are crucial. Closers need luck and a strong pace.
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Sligo Jumps/Flat ▶Surface: TurfConfiguration: Undulating, sharpDirection: Right-handedDescription: Right-handed, sharp, undulating track.Run Style Bias: All distances: Handy types and those with stamina go well, especially those able to handle the cambers. Prominent racers best, but stamina matters in testing conditions.
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Thurles Jumps ▶Surface: TurfConfiguration: UndulatingDirection: Right-handedDescription: Right-handed, undulating jumps course.Run Style Bias: All distances: Handy types and front runners suit. Ability to travel in a good position and jump quickly at speed is a plus.
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Tipperary Jumps/Flat ▶Surface: TurfConfiguration: FlatDirection: Left-handedDescription: Flat, left-handed track in Munster.Run Style Bias: All distances: Generally fair, but front runners do well, especially in small fields. Tactical speed and early position can be decisive.
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Tramore Jumps/Flat ▶Surface: TurfConfiguration: UndulatingDirection: Right-handedDescription: Right-handed, undulating, tight circuit.Run Style Bias: All distances: Front runners and nimble types suit. Ability to hold a position on tight bends and handle undulations is vital. Hold-up horses rarely feature.
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Wexford Jumps ▶Surface: TurfConfiguration: Undulating, sharpDirection: Right-handedDescription: Right-handed, undulating, sharp course.Run Style Bias: All distances: Handy types and front runners have an edge, especially when able to secure a good position early. Stamina and agility are required in testing ground.
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