YORK RACECOURSE

York Racecourse Information

Written by Richard Bevan

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York Racecourse Address
York Racecourse,
York YO23 1EX
York Racecourse
Telephone Number
01904 620911
York Racecourse
Fax Number
01904 611071
York Racecourse
First race meeting on Knavesmire
Monday 11 August 1731
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

York Effect of Draw
Low to middle numbers best on the straight track, especially when soft going prevails

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