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The course was originally a horseshoe of 1½ miles, but in 1983, it was converted into a full circuit of about 2m ½f. This made it the longest continuous flat racing circuit in Europe and allowed it to stage one of the longest races in the calendar, the Pontefract Marathon at 2m 5f 139y.
May 11, 2024 · Updated: May 11, 2024. Welcome to our official guide to Pontefract Racecourse. We explore this West Yorkshire horse racecourse in detail, looking at its history, a guide to the track, the major races, hotel picks, fixtures, travel information, and betting guides. Pontefract Betting Tips.
Aug 14, 2022 · 2m 34.45s.
pontefract racecourse map Left handed, in excess of two miles long, with considerable gradients and a stiff uphill finish. Despite the gradients, the run-in is only two furlongs long, and prominent racers can prove difficult to peg back, certainly in races up to a mile and a quarter.
With a circumference of 2m, Pontefract boasts the longest continuous racing circuit in all of British racing, and amongst the most substantial on the European continent.
May 24, 2011 · Friday (Eve) 24th May - Music Night with Björn Again. Friday 24th May 2024. Gates open: 4.30pm | First race: 6.15pm.
Next race off. Wednesday, 22 May, 2024. Racecards; Results; News; Racing Tips; Raceday Live; Bloodstock
