Tweseldown Racecourse southeast of Fleet, Hampshire was originally a National Hunt steeplechasing venue and the home of the equestrian dressage and eventing competitions in the 1948 Summer Olympics.[1]
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Until 2012 the venue hosted Point to point racing. Lack of funds caused the owners to cease racing after the 2012 season.[2]
The interior of the course continues to be used for cross country eventing.
References
edit- ^ 1948 Summer Olympics official report. pp. 44-5.
- ^ Mathieson, Amy (23 August 2012). "Finances force closure of Tweseldown racecourse". Horse and Hound. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
External links
edit- Tweseldown Racecourse (Official site)
- Tweseldown Racecourse (Unofficial, with a useful History page)
- Hampshire Treasures Volume 3 (Hart and Rushmoor) Page 24 - Crondall
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