UK Racecourse Information
Doncaster Racecourse
Welcome To Doncaster Racecourse Doncaster, the only racecourse in South Yorkshire, is home to the world's oldest Classic race, the St. Leger, the feature of Doncaster’s four-day festival in September. The course on Town Moor dates back to 1776 and traditionally begins Britain's Flat season 'on turf' in March and brings it to a close in November |
Contact Details  Address Doncaster Racecourse The Grandstand Leger Way Doncaster DN2 6BB Telephone 01302 304200 Fax 01302 323271 |
Travel Information Local Transport Links By Road The racecourse is a mile from Doncaster town centre. From the south the A1 and M1/M18 are good routes. There are signs to the racecourse from the motorways By Rail Doncaster Central is the closest station. Buses 55, 170 and 171 from the station stop 300 metres from the racecourse itself Railway Station Doncaster Railway Station 1.5 miles (2.4 km) Airport Humberside 31.3 miles (50.3 km) By Air Helicopters can land at the racecourse by prior agreement Map and Route Finder Directions and route plan will be displayed on the google maps pages, from here you can print, email and save the map. |
Doncaster Racecourse Facilities Betting Tote and bookmaker facilities are available across the course. Parking All car parks at the course are free Children 'A Crèche for 2-8 year olds is available in the Family Enclosure (£1.80 per hour)., children of 2-8 welcome. Children under the age of 16 allowed free entry when accompanied by an adult Disabled Wheelchairs are admitted with one carer for free to all Enclosures |
Doncaster Racecourse Enclosures And Grandstands Members Tickets: £16-£30 Food And Drink There is the Lincoln Restaurant in the Yorkshire stand and a Seafood Bar. Prior booking is not possible. Viewing This is the best spot, with views across the course and access to the Parade ring and Winner’s Enclosure as well as the other enclosures Dress Men must wear a jacket and tie. No jeans will be permitted Grandstand Tickets: £10-£18 Food And Drink The options include the Starting Gate restaurant and other bars and food outlets. Viewing From the grandstand as well as the Parade Ring and the Winner’s Enclosure Dress Family Tickets: £4-£6 Food And Drink Available from numerous bar and fast food stands, catering to all tastes including the Silver Patriarch Bar Viewing Views of the home straight and the Winning Post in this spacious grassy area further down the course Dress |
Course Details Flat Course  Effect Of Draw High numbers usually best on straight course. Left-handed, pear-shaped, galloping. Almost 2m round with 4 1/2f run-in. Round and straight miles. Mainly flat, providing fair test. National Hunt Course  Left-handed, galloping, generally flat. Heavy ground rare. Circuit 2m |
Doncaster Racecourse Fixtures 2009 Date Friday 23rd January 2009 Saturday 24th January 2009 Saturday 31st January 2009 Wednesday 18th February 2009 Friday 27th February 2009 Saturday 28th February 2009 Saturday 28th March 2009 Sunday 29th March 2009 Saturday 18th April 2009 Saturday 2nd May 2009 Saturday 16th May 2009 Saturday 30th May 2009 Friday 5th June 2009 Saturday 6th June 2009 Sunday 14th June 2009 Friday 26th June 2009 Saturday 27th June 2009 Friday 3rd July 2009 Thursday 9th July 2009 Thursday 16th July 2009 Thursday 23rd July 2009 Saturday 1st August 2009 Wednesday 9th September 2009 Thursday 10th September 2009 Friday 11th September 2009 Saturday 12th September 2009 Friday 23rd October 2009 Saturday 24th October 2009 Saturday 7th November 2009 Friday 11th December 2009 Saturday 12th December 2009 Race Type Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Jump Jump More Information First January Meeting First January Meeting Second January Meeting First February Meeting Second February Meeting Third February Meeting March Meeting Spring Meeting First April (Evening) Meeting May Day (Evening) Meeting Second May (Evening) Meeting Third May Meeting First June Meeting First June Meeting Second June Meeting Third June Meeting Third June Meeting First July Meeting Second July (Evening) Meeting Third July (Evening) Meeting Fourth July (Evening) Meeting August Meeting The Ladbrokes St Leger Festival The Ladbrokes St Leger Festival The Ladbrokes St Leger Festival The Ladbrokes St Leger Festival October Meeting October Meeting November Meeting December Meeting December Meeting |