Goodwood describes itself as "the world's most beautiful racecourse."
Goodwood describes itself as "the world's most beautiful racecourse."
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It's one of Britain 59 racecourses, which offer a unique perspective of Britain's countryside and cities.
It's one of Britain 59 racecourses, which offer a unique perspective of Britain's countryside and cities.
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Britain's Grand National is one of the world's most famous races. Held at Liverpool's Aintree racecourse, the steeplechase was first run in 1839 and was won by Red Rum a record three times.
Britain's Grand National is one of the world's most famous races. Held at Liverpool's Aintree racecourse, the steeplechase was first run in 1839 and was won by Red Rum a record three times.
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Chepstow, South Wales hosts the Welsh Grand National, with the Wye Valley providing a picturesque backdrop to the course.
Chepstow, South Wales hosts the Welsh Grand National, with the Wye Valley providing a picturesque backdrop to the course.
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Located in East Sussex in southern England, Plumpton racecourse recently hosted the Shetland Pony Gold Cup.
Located in East Sussex in southern England, Plumpton racecourse recently hosted the Shetland Pony Gold Cup.
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Steam rises from a runner after finishing at Kempton Park racecourse. One of the most prestigious races of the jump season -- the King George VI Chase is staged at Kempton on Boxing Day. The racecourse is a short train ride from central London.
Steam rises from a runner after finishing at Kempton Park racecourse. One of the most prestigious races of the jump season -- the King George VI Chase is staged at Kempton on Boxing Day. The racecourse is a short train ride from central London.
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As well as staging flat and jump races, Newbury also hosts live music events. Simply Red will play there on July 16 2016.
As well as staging flat and jump races, Newbury also hosts live music events. Simply Red will play there on July 16 2016.
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In Britain, racing is so much more than just jockeys and horses competing. Where would Ascot be without its hats? Founded by Queen Anne in 1711, Ascot is arguably the world's most famous racecourse with June's Royal Ascot week combining racing along with style and fashion over five days.
In Britain, racing is so much more than just jockeys and horses competing. Where would Ascot be without its hats? Founded by Queen Anne in 1711, Ascot is arguably the world's most famous racecourse with June's Royal Ascot week combining racing along with style and fashion over five days.
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Racing great Lester Piggott poses at Doncaster racecourse in September 2014. Tthe world's oldest Classic race -- the St. Leger -- is run at Doncaster, with the course on Town Moor dating back to 1776.
Racing great Lester Piggott poses at Doncaster racecourse in September 2014. Tthe world's oldest Classic race -- the St. Leger -- is run at Doncaster, with the course on Town Moor dating back to 1776.
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Silvestre De Sousa riding Montsarrat (second left, green) wins the Ashbrittle Stud EBF Stallions Blagrave Maiden Stakes at Salisbury racecourse in June 2015. Racing has taken place at Salisbury since the sixteenth century. The Brazilian jockey won this year's 2015 flat jockeys' championship.
Silvestre De Sousa riding Montsarrat (second left, green) wins the Ashbrittle Stud EBF Stallions Blagrave Maiden Stakes at Salisbury racecourse in June 2015. Racing has taken place at Salisbury since the sixteenth century. The Brazilian jockey won this year's 2015 flat jockeys' championship.
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Newmarket is often referred to as the headquarters of British horse racing, while it also stages the first two British Classic races of the season -- the 1,000 and 2,000 Guineas.
Newmarket is often referred to as the headquarters of British horse racing, while it also stages the first two British Classic races of the season -- the 1,000 and 2,000 Guineas.
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The grandstands sit high on Sussex's South Downs at Goodwood racecourse.
The grandstands sit high on Sussex's South Downs at Goodwood racecourse.
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Each year in March, the Cheltenham Festival draws huge crowds.
Each year in March, the Cheltenham Festival draws huge crowds.
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A general view of the course at Cheltenham racecourse in March 2015. Dubbed jumping's answer to the "Olympics," attendances peak at 70,000 on Gold Cup Day during the Festival.
A general view of the course at Cheltenham racecourse in March 2015. Dubbed jumping's answer to the "Olympics," attendances peak at 70,000 on Gold Cup Day during the Festival.
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Rain falls during Gold Cup day at the Cheltenham Festival in March 2015. It's estimated that as much as $232 million is bet at the Festival.
Rain falls during Gold Cup day at the Cheltenham Festival in March 2015. It's estimated that as much as $232 million is bet at the Festival.
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A general view as runners finish The 888sport Stakes at York racecourse in May 2015 in York. The course is located on the Knavesmire in the heart of the city and it's where highwayman Dick Turpin was hanged in 1739.
A general view as runners finish The 888sport Stakes at York racecourse in May 2015 in York. The course is located on the Knavesmire in the heart of the city and it's where highwayman Dick Turpin was hanged in 1739.
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Runners kick up the Polytrack surface as they round the bend at Lingfield racecourse in April 2015. As well as its all-weather course,<br />Lingfield has a turf track, enabling it to provide both flat and jump action throughout the year.
Runners kick up the Polytrack surface as they round the bend at Lingfield racecourse in April 2015. As well as its all-weather course,
Lingfield has a turf track, enabling it to provide both flat and jump action throughout the year.
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Chelmsford City racecourse is another all-weather track, which opened in January 2015. It was formerly known as Great Leighs Racecourse, which went into administration in 2009. When Great Leighs opened in 2008 it became the first new British racecourse since 1927.
Chelmsford City racecourse is another all-weather track, which opened in January 2015. It was formerly known as Great Leighs Racecourse, which went into administration in 2009. When Great Leighs opened in 2008 it became the first new British racecourse since 1927.
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A horses eye at Fontwell racecourse in February 2015. Located in West Sussex, Fontwell is the only figure of eight jumps track in Britain.
A horses eye at Fontwell racecourse in February 2015. Located in West Sussex, Fontwell is the only figure of eight jumps track in Britain.
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With racing dating back to 1539, Chester is the oldest racecourse in Britain, according to the British Horseracing Authority.
With racing dating back to 1539, Chester is the oldest racecourse in Britain, according to the British Horseracing Authority.
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Ryan Moore riding Grand Inquisitor wins The winner.co.uk Casino Handicap Stakes at Sandown racecourse in June 2015 in Esher, Surrey. The course's famous hill finishes often leads to exciting conclusions to races.
Ryan Moore riding Grand Inquisitor wins The winner.co.uk Casino Handicap Stakes at Sandown racecourse in June 2015 in Esher, Surrey. The course's famous hill finishes often leads to exciting conclusions to races.
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Runners make their way down the side of the track at Towcester racecourse. Towcester is the only British racecourse which offers free racing for most of its fixtures.
Runners make their way down the side of the track at Towcester racecourse. Towcester is the only British racecourse which offers free racing for most of its fixtures.
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Epsom is home to the most famous of Britain's five Classic races -- The Derby -- which dates back to 1780.
Epsom is home to the most famous of Britain's five Classic races -- The Derby -- which dates back to 1780.
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Donal Fahy riding Dark Spirit (left) wins The Green Taveners Juvenile Maiden Hurdle Race at Newton Abbot racecourse in September, 2011. Newton Abbot is now a summer jump course only, with its season starting in March running through to the end of August/early September.
Donal Fahy riding Dark Spirit (left) wins The Green Taveners Juvenile Maiden Hurdle Race at Newton Abbot racecourse in September, 2011. Newton Abbot is now a summer jump course only, with its season starting in March running through to the end of August/early September.
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Its not just horses you get to watch at Brighton racecourse -- you also get to see the English Channel.
Its not just horses you get to watch at Brighton racecourse -- you also get to see the English Channel.
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A general view as runners make their way down the back straight at Taunton racecourse, which is another one of Britain's countryside courses. Taunton offers outstanding views of the Blackdown Hills.
A general view as runners make their way down the back straight at Taunton racecourse, which is another one of Britain's countryside courses. Taunton offers outstanding views of the Blackdown Hills.
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A general view as runners make their way down the straight at Wincanton racecourse in November 2014. All of these images were taken by photographer Alan Crowhurst, with many of them processed using digital filters.
A general view as runners make their way down the straight at Wincanton racecourse in November 2014. All of these images were taken by photographer Alan Crowhurst, with many of them processed using digital filters.
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