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 |
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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 Route Finder |
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 2008 Weekday Friday Saturday Saturday Wednesday Friday Saturday Saturday Saturday Friday Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday Friday Saturday Sunday Friday Saturday Thursday Thursday Thursday Saturday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Friday Saturday Saturday Friday Saturday Date 25th January 2008 26th January 2008 2nd February 2008 20th February 2008 29th February 2008 1st March 2008 22nd March 2008 29th March 2008 11th April 2008 12th April 2008 3rd May 2008 17th May 2008 31st May 2008 6th June 2008 7th June 2008 15th June 2008 27th June 2008 28th June 2008 10th July 2008 17th July 2008 24th July 2008 2nd August 2008 10th September 2008 11th September 2008 12th September 2008 13th September 2008 24th October 2008 25th October 2008 8th November 2008 12th December 2008 13th December 2008 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 Eighth January Meeting Eighth January Meeting February Meeting Eighth February Meeting First December Meeting First March Meeting Spring Meeting Third March Meeting Fifth March Meeting Sixth March Meeting May Day Meeting Sixth May (Evening) Meeting Second June Meeting First June Meeting Second June Meeting Fifth June Meeting Midsummer (Evening) Meeting Third July Meeting Second July (Evening) Meeting Second July (Evening) Meeting First 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 Second December Meeting Second December Meeting |
