Fontwell Racecourse Profile
by Simon Walton
Fontwell is a very sharp and undulating racecourse in England. It is a jumps course.
Course facts
Chase course
| Direction | Figure-of-eight |
|---|---|
| Character | Very sharp and undulating |
| Course length | 1.02 miles (about 8 furlongs) |
| Home straight | 625 yards (about 3 furlongs) |
| Run-in from the last | 220 yards (about 1 furlong) |
| Lowest point above sea level | 62ft |
| Highest point above sea level | 109ft |
| Winning post above sea level | 98ft |
| Notes | The bend furthest from the winning post is an all-weather surface. |
Hurdles course
| Direction | Left-handed |
|---|---|
| Character | Very sharp and undulating |
| Course length | 1 mile (about 8 furlongs) |
| Home straight | 630 yards (about 3 furlongs) |
| Run-in from the last | 275 yards (about 1½ furlongs) |
| Lowest point above sea level | 62ft |
| Highest point above sea level | 109ft |
| Winning post above sea level | 98ft |
| Notes | The hurdles course shares the same bends as the chase course. |
Course map
Jumps course
Course facts are taken from Proform's course maps. Heights are in feet above sea level.