31. With gangs in Uttoxeter and Leeds he controlled racecourses in the Midlands and the North. 32. Chepstow is one of three racecourses in Wales, the others being at Ffos Las. 33. In addition to fulfilling regulatory and promotional functions, Horse Racing Ireland owns Tipperary racecourses . 34. Independent racing, also known as'flapping', is held at seven racecourses . 35. Ballot raced in England in 1909 but met with little success on their grass racecourses . 36. "The racecourses are dramatic and the racing is exciting, " says Watkins. 37. There are two racecourses near Naas. 38. William du Pont's interests in racing extended to the development and design of racecourses . 39. It was during its time regarded as one of the finest racecourses in the United Kingdom. 40. From the middle of the 20th century most of the country's racecourses had closed.
