The Walk Back

[Cymro]

Is it me or is the walk back to the winner’s enclosure at Sandown Park particularly far? There’s an initial sharp incline to get off the course proper, then a winding uphill walk past the stands which seems to go on for ages, before a big drop back down to the enclosure. Conscious this could be at the conclusion of a 3M chase so it’s all relative however, I always have some sympathy for a horse at this time.

I can’t think of one but is there a course where the walk back is as far?

[LD73]

I am pretty certain that Cheltenham is quite a bit further (what with its long walkway that runs the length of the main stand just to get on/off the course – the horses tend to canter down it when going out onto the course) and then you still have a fair walk up the chute leading to the parade ring before you then have to walk right through the middle of the parade ring to the opposite end before dismounting.

[Cork All Star]

I am not aware of the walk back at Sandown Park ever causing any problems.

The Rhododendron Walk is one of the best sights on a British racecourse. Spectators can often get a good, close up view of the horses on the walk from the paddock to the course.

The winners enclosure is perhaps the best in the country. It is like a small amphitheatre.

[Cymro]

Thanks for the replies. Of course Cheltenham is one I forgot.

As for Sandown, it was just an observation that it seems quite a walk from the finishing line to the enclosure. Agreed though Cork All Star, it is picturesque.

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