Southwell Racecourse

Probably the flattest jumps course in the country, so much so it can often feel like you’re running down into the fences as horses tend to get onto their forehand, especially at the first down the back straight which tends to claim a few victims. The fences and brush style hurdles are all portable here, and both can take a bit of jumping and prove a bit trappy, so jumpers here need to be pretty nimble. It’s essentially a speed-orientated track and strong travellers are easier to ride here. The track does really well to provide good ground through the summer months, and it can get testing and change a lot in wet weather.