Redcar Racecourse
| Location | Redcar, Cleveland. |
|---|---|
| Date opened | 1875 |
| Screened on | Racing UK |
| Course type | Flat |
| Official website | |
Redcar Racecourse is a thoroughbred horse racing venue located in Redcar, [Cleveland England.[1]
Its address is Redcar Racecourse Ltd, Thrush Road, Redcar TS10 2BY
Redcar is Cleveland's seaside track,[1] oval-shaped and perfectly flat.[1] The present racecourse was opened in 1870,[1] or 1875[2] and prior to this Redcar races were held on the sands at Coatham.[1][2]
The course itself is a left handed oval of just over 1m 4f with relatively tight banked bends. There is also a 3f chute that joins the track where the top bend meets the straight, providing a 1m straight course, purported to be the only 'Straight Mile' in the UK that is straight and level.
Notable races
| Month | DOW | Race Name | Type | Grade | Distance | Age/Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May | Monday | Zetland Gold Cup | Flat | Handicap | 1m 2f | 3yo + |
| October | Saturday | Two-Year-Old Trophy | Flat | Listed | 6f | 2yo |
| October | Saturday | Guisborough Stakes | Flat | Listed | 7f | 3yo + |
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 British Racing and Racecourses (ISBN 978-0950139722) by Marion Rose Halpenny - Page 203
- 1 2 http://www.redcarracing.co.uk/about/history
External links
Coordinates: 54°36′27″N 1°03′54″W / 54.60750°N 1.06500°W
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