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Northolt Park Racecourse

View of course

The course from th air, with Mandeville Road to the right

Located in northwest London, England, it was set in what was then open country, a few miles from Harrow in the County of Middlesex. It was a beautiful modern course which had well planned and integrated facilities for racegoers. It introduced many innovations which much later reached the more conservative thoroughbred racing world in England.

The Course itself a 'left-hander' on London Clay The Main Stand elegantly designed and very modern
The Members' Stand, for wealthy racegoers The Clubhouse a comfortable country house
The Totalisator the most efficient in the country Benjamen Barrier Starting Gates a safety innovation
The Race Timing Clock unique to Northolt The Stewards' Crowsnest A world first?new Page top

Colin Richards: 100424.507@compuserve.com - Last Update September 1997