Thirsk Racecourse: Scenic Countryside Racing at its best!

Thirsk Racecourse is a thoroughbred horse racecourse located in North Yorkshire, England. The racecourse is found between the North Yorkshire Moors and the Yorkshire Dales. Thirsk Racecourse is renowned for its picturesque countryside location and pleasant views from the grandstands.

Thirsk Racecourse typically hosts about fifteen flat race meetings in a year. The races are usually held between April and September of each year.

Among the prominent races at Thirsk Racecourse are:

• The Thomas Lord Stakes
• The Classic Trial Stakes
• The Thirsk Hunt Cup

Thirsk Racecourse Description:

Thirsk Racecourse is used solely for flat racing. It has a straight section and a sharp left-hand circuit which join up to 3 furlongs before the finish line. The straight section covers a distance of six furlongs before the start of the circuit, which itself covers a distance of 1 mile and six furlongs.

The draw usually favors the ones with the high numbers on the straight course. The low numbers usually have the advantage at the distance of 7 furlongs and 1 mile.

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Thirsk Racecourse Facilities:

There are 3 enclosures at Thirsk Racecourse:

• The Club Enclosure
• The Tattersalls
• The Family Enclosure

There are a variety of bars and food/snack outlets in all enclosures.

Thirsk Racecourse History:

• In 1612, the first recorded horse race in the Hambleton area was recorded. The Hambleton area surrounds Thirsk.

• In 1740, the first race in Thirsk proper was recorded.

• In 1855, the permanent racecourse at Thirsk was opened on Station Road.

• In 1895, the first grandstand at Thirsk Racecourse was built.

• In 1924, the first race after the redevelopment of the racecourse was held.

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