November 16, 2010 in News by fmc-design
SOUTHWELL GETS SEAL OF APPROVAL
The newly refurbished Fibresand track at Southwell has been well received by jockeys and trainers since it re-opened in November.
With the All-Weather season now in full swing, Southwell has been staging a busy programme of fixtures on the Fibresand surface.
Champion All-Weather trainer Paul Blockley says: “The track is riding well. I’ve been having winners on it and, having trained on the track before it was upgraded, can see a big difference.”
Leading jockey Dale Gibson is also full of praise for the surface: “Fibresand suits so many horses and all of the jockeys I have spoken to agree that the track is fair and consistent.”
Clerk of the course Jon Pullin anticipates a trouble-free winter following the £1 million upgrade. “We have improved the drainage system and raised the level of the track, as well as replacing the old Fibresand, which means the track will be much better equipped to cope with wet weather and frosts.”
Southwell, one of three All-Weather tracks in Britain, will continue to play a vital role in providing a platform for winter Flat racing, with 21 fixtures in January and February alone.
