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In Britain some courses stage both Flat racing and National hunt racing, while others just stick to the one category.

In other countries around the world such as the US Flat racing venues are all very similar with left- handed oval tracks but in the UK each course has its own individual trait to make it more distinctive than other tracks.

Some are right-handed, others left-handed some are straight and flat like York and some have extremely testing undulations like Epsom.

Nearly every course is turf though except Southwell and Wolverhampton that is solely all weather tracks.

Ascot

Ascot, founded in 1711 by Queen Anne, is one of the world’s most famous racecourses.

The highlight of the year is the Royal meeting in June, which is famous across the globe.

Goodwood

Situated in Sussex, Goodwood is arguably the most picturesque racecourse in the UK.

Perched on the Sussex Downs, the highlight of the track’s season is Glorious Goodwood which is normally run at the end of July and the beginning of August, a five-day racing festival that has become a summer tradition.

Newmarket

Newmarket is known as racing’s headquarters, thanks to its long and rich association with the sport.

Spring and autumn meetings are held on the course, including the 2,000 Guineas and the 1,000 Guineas, which are the first Classics of the season.

Epsom

Epsom is the home of the Derby, the world’s most famous Flat race.

The Derby is held on the first Saturday in June and follows a day after another Classic, the Oaks, which is actually the older race of the two and my personal favourite.