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York Racecourse Address
York Racecourse, York YO23 1EX
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York Racecourse Telephone Number
01904 620911
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York Racecourse Fax Number
01904 611071
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York Racecourse First race meeting on Knavesmire
Monday 11 August 1731
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How to get to York Racecourse
By Road - 1 mile south east of the city of York on the A1036
By Rail - 1½ miles from York Station (from King's Cross) with special bus service from station to the course
By Air - Light aircraft and helicopter landing facilities available at Rufforth Aerodrome (5,000 ft tarmac runway)
Leeds/Bradford Airport (25 miles)
York Racecourse Aerial / Satellite Photograph
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York Flat Course
Left handed, U shaped course that is flat and fair in nature
Ideal for strong, powerful gallopers
2 mile with a run in of almost 5 furlong
Races of 7 furlong start on a spur
The ground can be very testing when wet
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York Effect of Draw
Low to middle numbers best on the straight track, especially when soft going prevails
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