Thirsk Racecourse is a thoroughbred horse racing venue located in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, England. The course is a left handed oval of about 1 mile 2 furlongs with a 3 furlong finishing straight and a 6 furlong chute. The present course opened in 1923, but racing had taken place on the old course at nearby Black Hambleton over 200 years earlier.

The main road from Ripon to Thirsk runs past the course, and it is very popular with northern trainers.

Thirsk Racecourse

In 1940 it staged the war-time substitute St. Leger.

Thirsk Racecourse

Notable races

Thirsk Hunt Cup

Summer Cup

References

External links

Official website

Course guide on GG.COM

Course guide on At The Races

Horse racing venues in England

Horse racing venues in Yorkshire

Sports venues in North Yorkshire

Thirsk

Thirsk Racecourse