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Wolverhampton

The new Polytrack circuit has encouraged a different style of racing to that on the old Fibresand track. Although the surface is similar to Lingfield, it is riding considerably slower than many punters realise.

The new track is still not as tight and compact as it eventually will be, but horses are more than willing to fully let themselves down on a surface which is springy, inviting and sympathetic.
Strong travellers are struggling to get home, and front runners are generally playing into the hands of closers. Like Southwell, this track suits those horses with form beyond the trip they are racing over — an important consideration when shortlisting your bets.

Whilst the early fractions of races up to 1m are generally too fast, many races over staying trips have become tactical, so those needing a true test of stamina can come unstuck.

Mark Brisbourne, who trains on a similar surface, has become the trainer to follow. In the saddle, Paul Hanagan and Eddie Ahern have displayed the tactical awareness required to pinch races.

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Whilst the early fractions of races up to 1m are generally too fast, many races over staying trips have become tactical, so those needing a true test of stamina can come unstuck.

Mark Brisbourne, who trains on a similar surface, has become the trainer to follow. In the saddle, Paul Hanagan and Eddie Ahern have displayed the tactical awareness required to pinch races.

Directions

By road: Located north of the city centre, off the A449 dueal carriageway. Follow the brown tourist signs to Dunstall Park. From the north, leave the M6 at junction onto A5 west, joining the A449 South. If you're travelling from the south, leave the M6 at junction 10a, follow M54 to junction 2, and the approach via the A449 South.

By rail: There are frequent services to and from major towns and cities at Wolverhampton Railway station, which is situated less than 2 miles from the racecourse.

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Brighton

Musselburgh

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Kilbeggan (Eire)

FAIRVIEW (South Africa)

Albuquerque (USA)

Charles Town (USA)

EVANGELINE DOWNS (USA)

Finger Lakes (USA)

Hastings Racecourse (USA)

Louisiana Downs (USA)

Monmouth Park (USA)

Mountaineer Park (USA)

PENN NATIONAL (USA)

Prairie Meadows (USA)

PRESQUE ISLE DOWNS (USA)

Remington Park (USA)

RETAMA PARK (USA)

Ruidoso Downs (USA)

SARATOGA (USA)

Woodbine (USA)

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