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Catterick Racecourse: Unparalleled Horse Racing Action in North Yorkshire!
 Catterick Racecourse is a thoroughbred horse racing venue located in Richmond, in the hamlet of Catterick Bridge in North Yorkshire , England. Catterick Racecourse hosts about 27 regular flat, jump and national hunt races throughout the year.
Catterick Racecourse is one of the few racecourses that holds a meeting each month of the year, thus making it the busiest course in North Yorkshire. Catterick Racecourse has hosted a number of significant races over the course of its racing history. A significant event happened in March 2002 when Catterick Racecourse became the site of the first ever win by international flat racing champion Collier Hill.
The full address of Catterick Racecourse is:
Catterick Bridge Racecourse
Catterick Bridge
Richmond
North Yorkshire
DL10 7PE
Also known as Catterick Bridge Racecourse, it is reknown for its relaxed countryside location and the wide range of amenities that have been developed at the racecourse over the years.
Aside from horse racing, Catterick Racecourse also hosts the Catterick Sunday Market. It is the largest Sunday Market in the North of England.
Catterick Racecourse Description:
The flat course at Catterick Racecourse is 1 mile and 1 furlong in length. It is run left-handed, has tight bends and undulations. Horses that have drawn low numbers have an advantage on races up to 7 furlongs.
Meanwhile, the National Hunt course at Catterick Racecourse is a wider and slightly longer circuit at 1 mile and 3 furlongs. It has eight notoriously easy fences. The course also has an extension which is used for flat sprint races and contains a ninth fence for some National Hunt races.
The jump course at Catterick Racecourse is not quite as sharp as the flat or hunt tracks but the fences are placed relatively close together and like the other tracks it is best suited to handy horses.
Catterick Racecourse Facilities:
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The Club Enclosure is also known as the Members' area and gives the public access to all public facilities as well as exclusive use of the Members' Enclosure, the Club Bar and Hot-Servery.
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The Tattersalls Enclosure provides the public access to the main grandstand, parade ring and winners enclosure. This enclosure has the Gods Solution Bar and two smaller bars. There is also a self service cafeteria and a number of fast food outlets.
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The Course Enclosure is located in the middle of the course. There are bar and cafeteria facilities and a children's playground. In the summer, extra childrens entertainment is provided.
Catterick Racecourse History
- In 1783, Catterick Racecourse was first opened to the public. The first recorded race took place on April 22 nd.
- In 1813, a permanent course was built on the site of Catterick Racecourse.
- In 1906, the first stand was built at Catterick Racecourse to accommodate the growing number of racing enthusiasts.
- In 1923 the Catterick's Racecourse Company was formed to help the course grow and develop.
- In 2004, Catterick's raised £600,000 to redevelop the stable yard.
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