UK Racecourse Information
Pontefract Racecourse
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Welcome To Pontefract Racecourse Pontefract has sixteen days racing between April and October, including three evenings and three Sundays. There are modern bars and refreshment areas in all Enclosures and the racing programme has been greatly improved in recent years with the result that the racing is both competitive and entertaining. |
Contact Details  Address Pontefract Park 33 Ropergate Street Pontefract West Yorkshire WF8 1LE Telephone 01977 781307 Fax 01977 781333 |
Travel Information Local Transport Links By Road The course adjoins Junction 32 on the M62. Leeds is nine miles to the west and the A1, M1 and M18 are all within ten miles of the course. By Rail There are 3 train stations in Pontefract - Baghill, Monkhill and Tanshelf. Doncaster, York and Leeds stations are also fairly close by. Railway Station Pontefract Baghill Railway Station 0.3 miles (0.5 km) Airport Leeds And Bradford 18.5 miles (29.8 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. |
Pontefract Racecourse Facilities Betting There are Tote and betting facilities around the course Parking There is plenty of free parking. Children Children 16 and under get free entry when accompanied by an adult. The Third Enclosure has a large play area and there is a crèche at all Sunday meetings as well as other family entertainment. Disabled For information on disabled facilities contact the course. |
Pontefract Racecourse Enclosures And Grandstands Club Tickets: £16 Food And Drink There are 4 bars offering food and drink as well as two restaurants with views over the Parade Ring on one side and the Winning Post on the other. Viewing From the grandstand you get the best view of the Winning Post as well as views of the Parade Ring and Winner’s Enclosure. Dress Smart dress required. No denim jeans, sportswear, trainers or shorts. Paddock Tickets: £11 Food And Drink There are 5 bars which offer snacks and a self service restaurant. Viewing Right next to the Club Enclosure the stand is close to the Winning Post and has views across the rest of the course. Dress Silver Ring Tickets: £5 Food And Drink There are 3 bars and a bar/restaurant. Viewing Full views of the racecourse Dress Third Enclosure Tickets: £3 (or car including max 4 adults £8) Food And Drink There is 1 bar serving food Viewing Full views of the racecourse. Dress |
Course Details Flat Course  Effect Of Draw Low numbers best in sprints. Left-handed, undulating 2m circuit, with straight of just over 2f. Last 6f essentially uphill. |
Pontefract Racecourse Fixtures 2011 Date Tuesday 05 April 2011 Tuesday 19 April 2011 Wednesday 27 April 2011 Friday 27 May 2011 Monday 06 June 2011 Sunday 19 June 2011 Monday 27 June 2011 Tuesday 05 July 2011 Friday 15 July 2011 Sunday 24 July 2011 Wednesday 03 August 2011 Sunday 14 August 2011 Thursday 15 September 2011 Thursday 22 September 2011 Monday 03 October 2011 Monday 17 October 2011 Race Type Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat More Information Afternoon Afternoon Afternoon Evening Evening Afternoon Afternoon Afternoon Evening Afternoon Afternoon Afternoon Afternoon Afternoon Afternoon Afternoon |