A sharp, undulating right-handed course with a circumference of approximately 2000m and a run-in of 600m.
There is a 1000m straight course which joins the round course at about the 600m mark.
The sharp uneven nature of the course has made Arlington notorious as a fast track and there is almost always a fast pace from the jump, over virtually any distance.
Horses racing from the front frequently prove hard to catch even when a strong headwind blows and long striding horses who run well off the pace usually find it difficult to win here.
The 1000m straight course is mostly downhill and is ideal for free-running horses.
Barrier draws are of little importance over most distances as there is a 400m stretch to the first turn even when racing over 1400m.
Races between 1800m and 2000m start from a chute extending from the back straight and horses therefore enjoy a long straight to the first turn.
Arlington enjoys excellent drainage and the going is good to firm almost all year round.
Schoenmakerskop Road, Walmer, PE, 6065 Box 5033, Walmer 6065
Tel.(041) 366-1666 Fax. (041) 366-1410