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FIRST MEETING
17th April 1925
SITUATED
Just over 3 miles from the town of Bournemouth at Ensbury Park. It took the shape of a figure eight.
DISTANCES
1 ½ miles and upwards.
PRINCIPAL RACE
Shaftsbury Chase
WORLD WAR I
Had not even opened by then.
WORLD WAR II
Already had closed by then.
FACT
Hamlet won the 1926 Pembroke Handicap Hurdle.
QUESTION
What was the significance of Hamlets 1926 win?
CURRENT SITUATION
Initially used as an aerodrome, there is no evidence of the racecourse now, it being covered by housing estates.
LAST MEETING
11th April 1928
If you have :-
a favourite memory of this racecourse;
photos or a postcard of the course;
a members badge from the course, either to sell or as a scan;
then email me at johnslusar at fsmail.net and I will include the details on this site together with an acknowledgement for you.
Date 1927 Credits 180