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Leicester racecourse
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Leicester, Leicestershire

Leicester Racecourse

Dual-purpose racing in the heart of the Midlands

Leicester Racecourse is a right-handed, stiff track located at Oadby on the outskirts of the city. It hosts a solid programme of both flat and National Hunt racing, and its galloping layout provides a fair test that often produces informative results for bigger meetings.

Established1773
Capacity5,000
Signature RaceLeicester Gold Cup
PostcodeLE2 4AL
Nearest StationLeicester
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Leicester Guides & Articles

Everything you need to know about Leicester Racecourse — from complete guides to betting tips and race day planning.

Golden Miller at Leicester: The Complete Story

Golden Miller at Leicester: The Complete Story

Golden Miller won his first race at Leicester in January 1931 before going on to win five Cheltenham Gold Cups and the Grand National — the greatest jumping career of all time.

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Betting at Leicester Racecourse

Betting at Leicester Racecourse

Bet smarter at Leicester — track characteristics, going and draw, key trainers and jockeys, strategies for one of Britain's oldest dual-purpose tracks.

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Leicester Racecourse: Complete Guide

Leicester Racecourse: Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about Leicester Racecourse — one of Britain's oldest tracks, the Leicester Gold Cup, and dual-purpose racing in the East Midlands.

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A Day Out at Leicester Racecourse

A Day Out at Leicester Racecourse

A day at Leicester — getting there, what to wear, enclosures, food and drink, and insider tips for one of Britain's oldest dual-purpose tracks.

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Leicester Racing Festival: Your Complete Guide

Leicester Racing Festival: Your Complete Guide

Leicester Racecourse stages both flat and National Hunt racing on one of the Midlands' most testing circuits. Here's your guide to the festival season at Oadby.

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Leicester Gold Cup: Complete Guide

Leicester Gold Cup: Complete Guide

Your complete guide to the Leicester Gold Cup — one of Britain's oldest flat races, run at Leicester Racecourse since 1807.

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The History of Leicester Racecourse

The History of Leicester Racecourse

Over 420 years of racing at Leicester — from Abbey Meadow in 1603 to one of Britain's oldest dual-purpose tracks.

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Leicester Ladies Day: The Complete Guide

Leicester Ladies Day: The Complete Guide

Leicester Ladies Day in July is the biggest social occasion on the racecourse calendar in the East Midlands — flat racing, fashion, and a full card in the heart of summer.

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Leicester: The Novice-Spotting Track

Leicester: The Novice-Spotting Track

Why Leicester is one of Britain's best tracks for spotting novice talent — Golden Miller's debut, the track characteristics, and how to use it.

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