Guide to Thirsk Racecourse 4c92f
Thirsk Racecourse News from Eclipse 3j1k59
Straight from the Horses' Mouth... Thirsk Racecourse News 253s1w
About Thirsk Racecourse 1n4s1g
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King James I 536p6g
Thirsk Racecourse has a long racing history, hosting its first recorded race in 1612 on the Hambleton Hills when King James I awarded a Gold Cup to the winner. In 1740 the course became one of only three ‘official’ racecourses in Britain after an act was ed giving only Newmarket, York and Hambleton the right to run ‘proper’ races. p1b2n
Current Location 3r2t5u
Racing moved to its current location at Thirsk Hall in 1855 after Squire Frederick Bell, a local landowner, started organising races on his estate and the Hunt Cup was inaugurated in 1862. Thirsk Racecourse was formally recognised in 1875. The Royal Stand, nicknamed The Royal Pavilion, was built in the centre of the course for Edward, the Prince of Wales’s visit to the course on 17th and 18th October.
WWII 2f2548
In 1940 Thirsk hosted the St Leger – won by Turkhan – after Doncaster was closed for WWII. Located near the busy training centres of Malton and Middleham, the course is a regular choice for many leading Northern trainers. The Bell family still own Thirsk Racecourse, with John Bell currently holding a position as director.
Important Races/Festivals 4y104y
- May – Thirsk Hunt Cup
- August – The Summer Cup
Directions 4m1q1x
- Road: The course is to the west of the town, on the A61 Thirsk to Ripon road.
- Rail: The course is about 10 minutes’ walk from Thirsk station.
- Website: www.thirskracecourse.net
- Telephone: 01845 522276
The Thirsk Racecourse Directory - Local Services o5m5t
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