Brighton Racecourse

(Image acknowledged & credited to Timeform/At The Races)

Course Information: Brighton Racecourse is a peculiar track and one of the very few racecourses in Great Britain where it is not a full circuit (can you name the other three?). It is around 12-furlongs in length, a horseshoe-shaped, left-handed track that has several pronounced gradients and sharp turns. It has been compared to Epsom, with a left-handed dog-leg turn, and one of the steepest descents of any British track. 

Both horse and jockey must be able to handle sharp declines, uphill sections, and both left- and right-hand turns. Due to the camber towards the inside of the track, horses bunching up on the rail frequently occurs, which can cause inexperienced horses to hang, which will make them unbalanced. 

Due to these characteristics, small, agile, front-running horses are best suited to Brighton. Due to its elevated position and the chalk foundation on which it is set, the going is frequently firm, making it unsuitable for horses that like a little bit of a cut in the ground. Due to the above, it is very much a course for specialists, and this holds true for both jockey and horse. Therefore, keeping an eye out for horses with previous course form is always a good idea. 

A full, detailed and in-depth review of the racecourse and its facilities can be found here (click the link below): https://www.racecourseadvisor.com/racecourse-reviews-1/brighton

Aerial View of Brighton Racecourse: _{(Image: credited & acknowledged to Google Earth)}