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HORSES FOR COURSES IN BRITAIN

Eddie Wood brings his expert analysis to bear on the key characteristics of the country’s Flat tracks

EDDIE WOOD
It is important to acknowledge the distinctive characteristics of racecourses. An understanding of their features has influenced not only my betting but my research on altitude and its potential effects on racehorses. It is not surprising that the altitude of our tracks varies from one metre above sea level at Yarmouth to a staggering 237 metres above sea level at Bath. The same can be said for different training establishments. This has led me to pose an important question...

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