May
Guineas Festival
2,000 Guineas, 1,000 Guineas (the first two Classics of the season)
Newmarket Tips & Course Profile
Suffolk, England · Right-handed
Newmarket (Rowley Mile & July Course) is one of the most important venues in British racing. Below: the things every punter should know before backing a runner here, plus our latest published selections at the track.
Course Type
Flat
Region
Suffolk, England
Direction
Right-handed
Newmarket Course Profile
Draw Bias
On the Rowley Mile straight course, standsâ side is typically favoured in big-field sprints. On the July Course itâs less pronounced. Over a mile and longer the draw matters far less.
Going & Ground
Good to firm is the typical surface. The Heath drains well so the track can ride faster than the official going suggests. Long-striding, galloping types are suited.
Trainer & Jockey Notes
The local yards (Charlie Appleby, John & Thady Gosden, William Haggas, Roger Varian) hold a natural advantage with Newmarketâs turf and all-weather gallops on their doorstep. Previous course form is a useful edge here.
Course Quirks
The Dip on the Rowley Mile can unbalance inexperienced or unfit horses. The rising finish rewards strong stayers and punishes any with stamina doubts. The July Course is slightly easier and faster ground than Rowley.
Big Meetings at Newmarket
July
July Festival
July Cup, Falmouth Stakes, Princess of Walesâs Stakes
October
Future Champions Festival
Dewhurst Stakes, Filliesâ Mile
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