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Folkestone Racecourse
Stone Street, Westenhanger, Hythe, Kent , CT21 4HY Tel: 0870 220 0023 Fax: 01342 836 815
Website: http://www.folkestone-racecourse.co.uk/ Email: info@folkestone-racecourse.co.uk
Course Description
The oval shaped course is run right handed and is 1 mile 3 furlongs in length. The ground is undulating with tight bends. There is an extension at the beginning of the home straight which is used for the sprint races and also some of the longer races. The chase course has 7 easy fences and a run-in of 1 furlong.
Facilities
There is an extensive range of bars and cafes in all enclosures. The Paddock Cafe offers meals and snacks. If you purchase a Day Member badge you can gain admittance to the Look-Out Restaurant. This restaurant has a fine four course menu at a reasonable price. With wonderful views of the racecourse.
Directions
By Car: The course is at Westenhanger, approximately five miles west of Folkestone. From the M20 junction 11 the course is approximately one mile.
By Rail: Westenhanger Station adjoins the course and is five minutes walk from the station.
Stats for Folkestone Racecourse (stats for the flat course only)
Stats obtained from the past ten seasons.Favourites Statistics for Folkestone
| Race Type | Wins-Runs | Strike Rate | Profit (ROI%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2yo Stakes | 67-169 | 40% | £-10.43 (-6%) |
| 3yo Stakes | 23-54 | 43% | £1.90 (4%) |
| 3yo+ Stakes | 47-124 | 38% | £-6.02 (-5%) |
| 4yo+ Stakes | 1-3 | 33% | £0.00 (0%) |
| 2yo Handicaps | 5-13 | 38% | £4.45 (34%) |
| 3yo Handicaps | 46-151 | 30% | £-22.44 (-15%) |
| 3yo+ Handicaps | 54-179 | 30% | £-4.02 (-2%) |
| 4yo+ Handicaps | 39-110 | 35% | £27.39 (25%) |
Best Five Trainers at Folkestone
| Best on Wins | Best on Strike Rate | Best on Profit (ROI) |
|---|---|---|
| R Hannon 35 | Sir Mark Prescott 33% | H R A Cecil 107% |
| M R Channon 31 | H R A Cecil 29% | Sir Mark Prescott 84% |
| J R Best 21 | Sir Michael Stoute 24% | W J Haggas 70% |
| J L Dunlop 18 | L M Cumani 24% | J Pearce 51% |
| Mrs A J Perrett 18 | D K Ivory 23% | R M Flower 50% |
Best Five Jockeys at Folkestone
| Best on Wins | Best on Strike Rate | Best on Profit (ROI) |
|---|---|---|
| S Sanders 43 | L Dettori 34% | Lisa Jones 98% |
| R Hughes 33 | R Hughes 27% | T P O'Shea 61% |
| S Drowne 31 | K Fallon 25% | A Quinn 58% |
| J P Spencer 26 | R Hills 24% | R Brisland 53% |
| Dane O'Neill 25 | J P Spencer 23% | P Cosgrave 36% |
Best Five Sires at Folkestone
| Best on Wins | Best on Strike Rate | Best on Profit (ROI) |
|---|---|---|
| Night Shift(USA) 15 | Hernando(FR) 27% | First Trump 194% |
| Diktat 11 | Sadler's Wells(USA) 22% | Hernando(FR) 124% |
| Cadeaux Genereux 10 | Mind Games 21% | Charnwood Forest(IRE) 107% |
| Cape Cross(IRE) 9 | Desert Style(IRE) 21% | Namid 90% |
| Danehill Dancer(IRE) 9 | Cape Cross(IRE) 20% | Polish Precedent(USA) 81% |
Best Five Owners at
| Best on Wins | Best on Strike Rate | Best on Profit (ROI) |
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Weather Information
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Going Information
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