There are so many reasons to discover Newmarket. It is a fascinating place, steeped in history and is unique in the world. Here are ten Newmarket facts you might not know about our amazing town:
1. It is the only location in the world to offer two separate turf racecourses, each with their own facilities: The July Course and The Rowley Mile.
2. It is home to the oldest bloodstock auctioneers in the world and the largest in Europe:Tattersalls.
3. The Town Plate in Newmarket is the oldest organised race in existence, dating from 1666, and still uses the same course to this day.
4. 75% of prize money won by horses bred in the UK is claimed by the offspring of Newmarket-based stallions.
5. Newmarket Racecourses holds 39 annual fixtures including 9 of the 32 British Group 1 races.
6. It was the first racecourse in Britain to introduce starting stalls in 1965.
7. The Rowley Mile racecourse was once used as an RAF station
8. It has been home to three royal palaces.
9. It is home to the world’s best thoroughbred racehorse, Frankel, who stands at stud at Banstead Manor Stud.
and finally…
10. Over a tonne of smoked salmon was consumed at the 2015 July Festival!
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