Hexham Racecourse Profile
by Simon Walton
Hexham is a left-handed, stiff and undulating racecourse in England. It is a jumps course.
Course facts
Chase course
| Direction | Left-handed |
|---|---|
| Character | Stiff and undulating |
| Course length | 1.48 miles, with a separate 560-yard finish |
| Home straight | 440 yards (about 2 furlongs) |
| Run-in from the last | 290 yards (about 1½ furlongs) |
| Lowest point above sea level | 663ft |
| Highest point above sea level | 755ft |
| Winning post above sea level | 729ft |
| Notes | The chase course is on the outside, except in front of the stands. |
Hurdles course
| Direction | Left-handed |
|---|---|
| Character | Stiff and undulating |
| Course length | 1.5 miles (about 12 furlongs) |
| Home straight | 440 yards (about 2 furlongs) |
| Run-in from the last | 220 yards (about 1 furlong) |
| Lowest point above sea level | 663ft |
| Highest point above sea level | 751ft |
| Winning post above sea level | 729ft |
| Notes | The hurdles course is on the inside, except in front of the stands. |
Course map
Jumps course
Course facts are taken from Proform's course maps. Heights are in feet above sea level.