Southwell Racecourse Profile
by Simon Walton
Southwell is a left-handed racecourse in England. It has an all-weather Flat course (Tapeta) and a jumps course.
Course facts
All-weather course
| Direction | Left-handed |
|---|---|
| Character | Sharp |
| Course length | 1.29 miles (about 10½ furlongs) |
| Home straight | 610 yards (about 3 furlongs) |
| Lowest point above sea level | 49ft |
| Highest point above sea level | 68ft |
| Winning post above sea level | 52ft |
| Notes | The all-weather course is outside the jumps course. There is a five-furlong straight course. The surface is now Tapeta; it was Fibresand when this map was drawn. |
Jumps course
| Direction | Left-handed |
|---|---|
| Character | Very sharp |
| Course length | 1.13 miles (about 9 furlongs) |
| Home straight | 610 yards (about 3 furlongs) |
| Run-in from the last | 120 yards |
| Lowest point above sea level | 49ft |
| Highest point above sea level | 68ft |
| Winning post above sea level | 52ft |
| Notes | Chases use portable fences. |
Course maps
All-weather course
Jumps course
Course facts are taken from Proform's course maps. Heights are in feet above sea level.