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SALISBURY RACECOURSE.
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Introduction:
Salisburys Downland racecourse has a very long history. Indeed, the first race meetings on the current site can be traced back to the sixteenth century, and each years Bibury meeting maintains these links with the past. The Bibury Club is in fact the oldest racing club in the world. It was first established in 1681, and originally staged its race meetings at the long forgotten racecourses of Bibury and Stockbridge. The Bibury Club first transferred its patronage to Salisbury racecourse in 1899, and the meeting, which features the Bibury Handicap, has continued ever since.
In 2008, Salisbury will stage sixteen days of racing. This competitive programme will include three very popular Sunday race meetings.
However, the highlight of the season is the Group 3, Totesport dot com Sovereign Stakes in August. There are also four Listed races, one in June, one in August, and two in September.
As Salisbury is a testing course, it is often used by the major stables as a proving ground for their leading horses.
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Track facts:
Salisbury is used exclusively for flat racing, and it has two adjoining courses.
The straight course is roughly one mile in length, and mainly run over a gradual but consistent climb.
At the seven furlong mark on the straight course, there is an adjoining right handed loop course which is used for races of between one mile two furlongs and one mile six furlongs. In the longest races on the racecourse, horses use an old fashioned flag start, and then commence the first part of the race by running the wrong way down the straight course, before taking the right hand loop course, and then finishing the race by running the correct way down the straight course.
With the consistent uphill finish, both courses are considered to be very stiff, and all winners have to exhibit stamina.
In sprint races on soft going, low drawn horses have a statistical advantage.
Enclosures and hospitality:
The listings below do not include the facilities available to Annual Members, Owners and Trainers, and Corporate Guests. These can be obtained by contacting the racecourse.
Members Ticket.
The racing action can be observed from two grandstands. The Members Grandstand has a large seating area, which provides close up viewing of the home straight and winning post. The newer, Wiltshire Grandstand provides its patrons with vistas from modern covered terraces. On clear days, both grandstands give background views of the majestic features of Salisbury cathedral.
Day Members can also observe the racing from the members lawns, plus their entrance ticket gives them access to the parade ring, winners enclosure, and the other public areas of the racecourse.
Formal dining is available in the Members Restaurant, and Conservatory Restaurant. Both are very popular, and advance booking is strongly advised.
Drinks and snacks are available in the Bibury Suite Bar, and patrons can also use Its viewing balcony.
Members and Tattersalls ticket holders can both utilise the Lester Piggott Bar. This facility is situated on the roof of the grandstand, so, race goers can obtain superb views of the racing action while enjoying their drink or snack.
The enclosure has three other bars which serve drinks and snacks. The Wessex and Paddock Bars have outdoor terraces, and the Persian Punch Bar offers a very convivial atmosphere.
Tattersalls Ticket.
The Tattersalls Grandstand offers good views of the home straight. Ticket holders also have access to the parade ring, winners enclosure, and the Course Enclosure.
The Tattersalls Bar, located under the grandstand, offers drinks and snacks.
As stated above, Tattersalls ticket holders can utilise the Lester Piggott Bar, and the Paddock Bar.
At all meetings there are snack kiosks serving hot and cold food. In addition, at the feature meetings, there is a beer tent near the betting ring.
Course Ticket.
Viewing is from a grandstand in the middle of the enclosure, but there is no access to the other course facilities without the payment of a supplement.
Situated under the viewing stand, the Sarum Bar, sells beers, soft drinks, and the more popular spirits.
Mobile catering units sell hot snacks and other refreshments.
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Disabled facilities:
There are viewing areas and disabled toilet facilities in all enclosures.
For full details on disabled facilities please contact the racecourse company, see below.
Fixtures:
Salisbury only stages flat racing.
Friday 21 August.
Thursday 03 September.
Wednesday 30 September.
Monday 12 October.
TRANSPORT LINKS.
By Road:
The racecourse is situated around three and a half miles south west of the city of Salisbury on the A3094.
From the north, follow the A360 towards Salisbury, and follow the signs to the racecourse.
Car parking is free of charge.
By Rail:
Salisbury is served by direct train services from London Waterloo. Cross country connections from the north are tricky, and travellers are advised to travel to London, and transfer to London Waterloo.
Salisbury railway station is around 3 miles from the racecourse. There are direct bus connections from the station to the racecourse.
By Bus:
National Express coaches travel to Salisbury from several UK towns and cities.
By Air:
Bournemouth is the nearest regional airport, being around 19 miles from Salisbury. However, at present, the only scheduled United Kingdom internal flights from Bournemouth are to Glasgow Prestwick, and Jersey.
Subject to prior permission, helicopters may land on the racecourse.
CONTACT DETAILS.
Address:
Salisbury Racecourse,
Netherhampton,
Salisbury,
Wiltshire,
SP2 8PN.
Tel No: 01722 32 64 61.
Fax No: 01722 41 27 12.
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ACCOMMODATION.
Holiday Inn Stonehenge.
Tel No: 01980 677 450.
For guests who would like to combine attendance at quality horse racing with access to some of the most important historic sites in Britain, the Holiday Inn Salisbury-Stonehenge is the perfect location. Situated very close to the prehistoric Stonehenge Monument, the hotel is also just seven miles from the historic city of Salisbury and its wonderful racecourse.
The award winning hotel was newly opened in June 2007, and has private floodlit parking for 168 cars. Accommodation and hospitality is dispersed over four lift connected floors, and the hotel can offer a total of 103 Guest Rooms. All rooms are en suite, and are well appointed in a modern contemporary style, including: remote controlled flat screen television with satellite channels, wi-fi internet access, air conditioning, and the standard room amenities of a quality hotel. The Executive facilities at the hotel offer large executive rooms with glass curtain walls each one providing panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The rooms offer enhanced facilities like dressing gown and slippers and a mini bar as well as flat screen tv’s and the latest technology. The hotel is fully accessible and also provides five rooms for guests with low mobility.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner meals are served in the friendly and contemporary Solstice Bar & Grill Restaurant. The menus change regularly with the hotel's kitchen staff ensuring the best local and regional produce forms the basis of a guest friendly menu of unpretentious mouth watering cuisine. The hotel's wine list also offers an excellent array of world wines which perfectly compliment the dinner menu. The hotel bar and lounge incorporates an open fireplace, and offers a light bite menu and a comprehensive selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. For guests who would prefer to eat in their room, the hotel offers 24 hour room service.
For full details on the Holiday Inn Salisbury-Stonehenge, or to book directly, use the link below.
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hotel/xsrsp?_requestid=220738
