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Thirsk Race Track: Scenic Countryside Racing at its best!
Thirsk Race Track is a thoroughbred horse race track located in North Yorkshire, England. The race track is found between the North Yorkshire Moors and the Yorkshire Dales. Thirsk Race Track is renowned for its picturesque countryside location and pleasant views from the grandstands.
Thirsk Race Track 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 Race Track are:
Thirsk Race Track Description:
Thirsk Race Track 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.
Thirsk Race Track Facilities:
There are 3 enclosures at Thirsk Race Track:
- The Club Enclosure
- The Tattersalls
- The Family Enclosure
There are a variety of bars and food/snack outlets in all enclosures.
Thirsk Race Track History:
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In 1612, the first recorded horse race in the Hambleton area was recorded. The Hambleton area surrounds Thirsk.
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In 1740, the first race in Thirsk proper was recorded.
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In 1855, the permanent race track at Thirsk was opened on Station Road.
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In 1895, the first grandstand at Thirsk Race Track was built.
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In 1924, the first race after the redevelopment of the race track was held.
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