Hereford Racecourse
Rural jump racing on the Welsh border
Hereford is a friendly National Hunt racecourse on the banks of the River Wye, reopened in 2016 after a four-year closure. The flat, right-handed square track suits galloping types and provides competitive jumping action in the picturesque Herefordshire countryside.
Hereford Guides & Articles
Everything you need to know about Hereford Racecourse — from complete guides to betting tips and race day planning.
Gold Cup Day at Hereford: The Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about Gold Cup Day at Hereford Racecourse — one of British racing's finest comeback stories. Race card breakdown, course specialist angles, how to get there, and what to bet on the biggest day of Hereford's jump season.
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Hereford Racing Festival: Your Complete Guide
Hereford Racecourse staged its emotional reopening in 2016 after a five-year closure. Here's your guide to the border country's beloved jump racing festival.
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The History of Hereford Racecourse
Over 250 years of racing at Hereford — from 1771 to the closure, reopening, and the course's place on the Welsh border.
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Rusty Bridge at Hereford: Richard Johnson's First Winner
On 30 April 1994, Rusty Bridge won a hunter chase at Hereford to give the teenage Richard Johnson his first winner under rules — the start of a 3,500-winner career.
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