Title: Kelso Races Category: Tourist Attractions Clicks: 26 Listing added: Apr 25, 2007 Listing Rank:

Throughout the years Kelso has become a mecca for the Border families and farmers, steeped in the traditions of hunting, who own and breed some of the best hunters in the country. The racecourse itself has large, solid steeple chase fences and a long uphill run-in. Consequently, many trainers use the January and February meetings as a trial for the National Hunt Festival and Aintree, bringing top-grade jumpers to the Border's premier racecourse.

Voted "Britain's Friendliest Racecourse" in a Sunday Times Survey, Kelso is well known for its excellent hospitality and laid-back atmosphere.

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