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Pontefract Race Track: Europe's Longest Continuous Circuit!
 Pontefract Race Track is a thoroughbred horse race track located in West Yorkshire, England. It is known to possess the longest continuous circuit of its kind in Europe.
Pontefract Race Track typically hosts about sixteen flat race meetings in a year. The races are usually held between April and October of each year.
Pontefract Race Track has always been a popular race track and never fails to attract a big crowd during race days.
Pontefract Race Track Description:
Pontefract Race Track has a left-handed, undulating 2-mile circuit, with a straight of just over 2 furlongs. It is oval in shape and the bends are quite tight. The last 6 furlongs of the race track is essentially uphill.
The draw favors the ones with the low numbers at sprint races.
Pontefract Race Track Facilities:
There are 4 enclosures at Pontefract Race Track:
- The Premier Enclosure
- The Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure
- The Silver Enclosure
- The Picnic Enclosure
There are a variety of bars and food outlets in all enclosures.
Pontefract Race Track History:
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On 5 October 1790 , it is said that very first horse race at Pontefract occurred in the park in the rough confinements of the present race track.
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In 1801, the second meeting at Pontefract was said to have taken place based on evidence discovered.
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In 1802, Pontefract Race Track introduced the 20-year badge that gave its holders 20-year entry to the race track. The revenues collected were used to build the first Grandstand.
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In 1803, the Pontefract Cup was first held.
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In 1879, Pontefract Race Track had its second grandstand.
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In 1922, a new Grandstand was opened.
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In 1983, the shape of the race track was changed from that of a horseshoe to an oval.
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From 1995 to 1999, there have been a lot of refurbishments that led to improvement in Pontefract Race Track's facilities.
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