Thirsk


Thirsk Racecourse is a long‑established flat racing venue which lies to the west of the market town of Thirsk, North Yorkshire, with roots that stretch back to early racing on nearby Hambleton as far back as 1612. The present course opened in 1855 after Frederick Bell offered part of his Thirsk Hall estate for racing, and the first meeting was held that March. Racing had previously taken place on the old Hambleton course, which had been significant enough to receive royal patronage from James I and Queen Anne, but it closed in 1811 before the move to Thirsk.

The modern track is a left‑handed oval of about one mile and two furlongs with a run‑in of just over three furlongs and a six‑furlong chute. It is known for being sharp, tactical, and favouring horses who race prominently because the straight is short and hold‑up runners often struggle to get involved. The course races exclusively on the flat from April to September and typically stages around sixteen fixtures in a season.

Its best‑known race is the Thirsk Hunt Cup, first run in 1859, originally over two miles and four furlongs but now a one‑mile handicap that anchors the spring meeting. Egg Sauce won the inaugural running. The course has also hosted notable moments, including a visit from the Prince of Wales (later Edward VII) in 1895, which drew huge crowds and led to the construction of the Royal Pavilion. During the First World War the racecourse closed, reopening in 1924 with the Hambleton Stand, which remains in use today. It even staged the wartime substitute St Leger in 1940.

Thirsk's character comes from its rural setting, its compact and undulating layout, and its reputation for competitive sprint and middle‑distance racing. Over time it has developed modern facilities while keeping its traditional Yorkshire charm, making it a popular and accessible venue for racegoers from across the region.

Winners at Thirsk (119)


Date Horse Race
Jockey
15Sep25
decronhorse.co.uk Handicap
Billy Garritty
06Jun25
Saddle Room Deliciously Casual Cafe Dining Handicap
Billy Garritty
06Jun25
Stirrup Room Delicious Deli-Box Dining Fillies' Handicap
Billy Garritty
17May25
Limec Logistics 10th Anniversary Handicap
Sam James
16Sep24
Ludwig Selling Handicap
Joanna Mason
03Jul24
British EBF Restricted Novice Stakes
Billy Garritty
24Jun24
Thirsk Races Wednesday 3rd July Book Now Handicap
Joanna Mason
20Apr24
Follow @vickersracing On X Handicap
Billy Garritty
05Jun23
Best Prices Guaranteed Daily At vickersbet Handicap
Shane Gray
04Apr23
Download The Vickers.Bet App Handicap (Div II)
Joanna Mason
29Jun20
Harrogate Spring Water Supporting British Racing Handicap
Nathan Evans
16Jun20
Kirby Wiske Handicap
Nathan Evans
16Sep19
Thirsk Racecourse Conference & Events Centre Fillies' Handicap
Nathan Evans
07Sep19
Calverts Carpets Hambleton Cup Handicap
James Sullivan
18Jun19
Redford Handicap (Div 1)
Nathan Evans
29Apr19
Scouting For Girls - Live @Thirskraces Friday 16th August Handicap
Nathan Evans
08Sep18
Calverts Carpets Hambleton Cup Handicap
Nathan Evans
03Sep16
UKinsurancenet Hambleton Cup Handicap
James Sullivan
30Jul16
totescoop6 Millionaire Maker Handicap
Danielle Mooney
07May16
Elwick Stud Handicap
Nathan Evans
01Jul15
Somerset Cheddar Handicap
Graham Gibbons
01Jul15
Double Gloucester Handicap
Graham Gibbons
18Apr15
Join The Racing UK Club Handicap
Nathan Evans
02Aug14
Collect totepool Winnings At Betfred Shops Handicap
Barry McHugh
01Aug14
Tomrods Steel Handicap
Kieren Fallon
01Aug14
Market Cross Jewellers Handicap
Kieren Fallon
17Jun14
Cardale Asset Management Handicap (Div 2)
Barry McHugh
26Jul13
Racing Excellence
Matthew Hopkins
24Jun13
Racing UK Your Racing Home From Home Handicap
Paul Mulrennan
18May13
Jimmy McNaught Happy 80th Birthday Handicap
James Sullivan
20Apr13
James Herriot Hall - Ideal Party Venue Handicap
Graham Gibbons
14May11
Sands End Handicap
Graham Gibbons
30Apr11
totepool A Better Way To Bet Classified Stakes
James Sullivan
31Jul09
Deepdale Solutions Fillies' Handicap
Andrew Elliott
07Sep08
Course Electrician's Apprentice Stakes (Handicap)
Lance Betts
01Jul08
TurfTV Handicap
Paul Mulrennan
19Apr08
Squire Frederick Bell Handicap
Dale Gibson
18Apr08
Barrie Sullivan Handicap
Paul Mulrennan
03Jul07
Rectangle Handicap
Dale Gibson
17May07
Real Good Food Handicap
Dale Gibson
20Jun06
ESK Selling Stakes
Paul Mulrennan
05Jun06
Great Yorkshire Fillies' Selling Stakes
Paul Mulrennan
13May06
Quadnetics Claiming Stakes
Paul Quinn
03Sep05
Hambleton Cup
Paul Mulrennan
05Aug05
Whitby Handicap (Ladies' Race)
Miss J Coward
30Apr05
toteplacepot European Breeders Fund Novice Stakes
Dale Gibson
23Apr05
Parker Engineering And Transmissions Maiden Auction Fillies' Stakes
Dale Gibson
14Sep04
Buckden Pike Handicap
Dale Gibson
24May04
Calverts Carpets Handicap
Kevin Darley
01May04
Hygicare Thirsk Hunt Cup
Paul Mulrennan
26Jun03
Alex Hall BBC North Yorkshire Handicap
Dale Gibson
02Jun03
Calverts Carpets Handicap
Dale Gibson
12Aug02
Beatrice Stephenson Handicap
Dale Gibson
04Aug01
Feversham Arms Stakes
Sam Hitchcott
04Aug00
Peter Bell Memorial Stakes
Dale Gibson
28Jul00
Coopers Selling Handicap
Terry Lucas
19May00
Kilburn Handicap
Terry Lucas
06May00
Baldersby Handicap
JF Egan
15Apr00
Levy Board Fillies' Stakes
Terry Lucas
02May98
European Breeders Fund Market Place Novice Median Auction Stakes
Terry Lucas
11Aug97
Golden Fleece Hotel Handicap
Lindsay Charnock
03Aug96
Lords Taverners Maiden Handicap
Dale Gibson
03Jun96
Leeming Bar Handicap
Dale Gibson
20Apr96
Thomas Lord Handicap
J F Egan
20Apr96
Knayton Claiming Stakes
JF Egan
25Aug95
John Quinn Nursery
Gary Carter
05Jun95
Leeming Bar Handicap
Lindsay Charnock
19May95
Kilburn Handicap
Lindsay Charnock
14Jun94
Sutton Selling Stakes
Terry Lucas
16Jul93
Back A Winner By TrainTote Handicap
Terry Lucas
04May91
Market Place Median Auction Maiden Stakes
Joe Fanning
19Apr91
EBF Briton Maiden Stakes
George Duffield
20Jul90
Westhorpe Handicap
Billy Newnes
14Apr89
Knayton Selling Stakes
George Duffield
15Jul88
Mary Reveley Maiden Stakes
George Duffield
15Apr88
Knayton Selling Stakes
George Duffield
06Sep86
Rush & Tomkins Trophy (Nursery Handicap)
A Proud
01Aug86
Challenge Cup 2 yo Nursery Handicap
Kevin Darley
07Sep85
Phoenix 2 yo Nursery Handicap
Kevin Hodgson
19Jul85
Tinkler 2yo Selling Stakes
Martin Hindley
31May85
Miniott 2 yo Maiden Fillies Stakes
Martin Hindley
26Apr85
Ness Selling Stakes
Martin Hindley
19Apr85
Knayton Selling Stakes
Martin Hindley
08Sep84
Phoenix 2 yo Nursery Handicap
Martin Hindley
04Aug84
Bradford 2 yo Nursery Handicap
Mark Birch
12May84
Boltby Apprentice Handicap
Martin Hindley
31Jul82
Directors Trophy Handicap
Kevin Darley
05Sep81
Leysthorpe Handicap
Kevin Darley
08Sep79
Phoenix Nursery Handicap
A Bond
04Aug79
Bradford Handicap
G Sexton
03Aug79
Beldale Maiden Stakes
Mark Birch
21Apr78
Juvenile Maiden Sales Stakes
Mark Birch
04Sep76
Highflyer Stakes
N Crowther
04Sep76
Leysthorpe Handicap
Johnny Seagrave
03Sep76
Barton Cottage Nursery
N Crowther
30Jul76
Sutton 3yo Handicap
Eddie Hide
15May76
Tresche 3yo Handicap
A Proud
01Aug75
Sessay Plate
Johnny Seagrave
04Aug73
Tote Roll Up Handicap
Eddie Hide
03Aug73
Bedale Maiden Plate
Mark Birch
03Aug73
Topcliffe Plate
Johnny Seagrave
18May73
Carlton Miniott Plate
George Cadwaladr
20May72
Gallows Lane Stakes
Eddie Hide
05Jun71
Kilvington 2yo Stakes
Mark Birch
16Apr71
Knayton 2yo Stakes
Jock Skilling
06Jun70
Tetley Handicap
Mark Birch
18Apr70
Clifton 2yo Stakes
Johnny Seagrave
06Sep69
Highflyer 2yo Stakes
Eric Eldin
07Jun69
John Bell Memorial Handicap
LG Brown
31May69
Ladys Well 2 yo Stakes
Eric Eldin
08Jun68
Thirsk Handicap
Brian Connorton
21Jun67
Twilight 2yo Stakes
Jimmy Etherington
17Sep66
Highflyer 2yo Nursery
Brian Henry
18Sep65
Phoenix 2yo Nursery Handicap
Jimmy Etherington
31Jul65
Sessay 2yo Plate
LG Brown
21May65
Norby Stakes (Handicap)
B Lea
21May65
Carlton Minniot 2 yo Plate
Jimmy Etherington
02Aug63
Cowesby Apprentice Handicap
D Beattie
02Aug63
Coxwold 2yo Maiden Plate
Jimmy Etherington
15 September 2025
decronhorse.co.uk Handicap
Billy Garritty
06 June 2025
Saddle Room Deliciously Casual Cafe Dining Handicap
Billy Garritty
06 June 2025
Stirrup Room Delicious Deli-Box Dining Fillies' Handicap
Billy Garritty
17 May 2025
Limec Logistics 10th Anniversary Handicap
Sam James
16 September 2024
Ludwig Selling Handicap
Joanna Mason
03 July 2024
British EBF Restricted Novice Stakes
Billy Garritty
24 June 2024
Thirsk Races Wednesday 3rd July Book Now Handicap
Joanna Mason
20 April 2024
Follow @vickersracing On X Handicap
Billy Garritty
05 June 2023
Best Prices Guaranteed Daily At vickersbet Handicap
Shane Gray
04 April 2023
Download The Vickers.Bet App Handicap (Div II)
Joanna Mason
29 June 2020
Harrogate Spring Water Supporting British Racing Handicap
Nathan Evans
16 June 2020
Kirby Wiske Handicap
Nathan Evans
16 September 2019
Thirsk Racecourse Conference & Events Centre Fillies' Handicap
Nathan Evans
07 September 2019
Calverts Carpets Hambleton Cup Handicap
James Sullivan
18 June 2019
Redford Handicap (Div 1)
Nathan Evans
29 April 2019
Scouting For Girls - Live @Thirskraces Friday 16th August Handicap
Nathan Evans
08 September 2018
Calverts Carpets Hambleton Cup Handicap
Nathan Evans
03 September 2016
UKinsurancenet Hambleton Cup Handicap
James Sullivan
30 July 2016
totescoop6 Millionaire Maker Handicap
Danielle Mooney
07 May 2016
Elwick Stud Handicap
Nathan Evans
01 July 2015
Somerset Cheddar Handicap
Graham Gibbons
01 July 2015
Double Gloucester Handicap
Graham Gibbons
18 April 2015
Join The Racing UK Club Handicap
Nathan Evans
02 August 2014
Collect totepool Winnings At Betfred Shops Handicap
Barry McHugh
01 August 2014
Tomrods Steel Handicap
Kieren Fallon
01 August 2014
Market Cross Jewellers Handicap
Kieren Fallon
17 June 2014
Cardale Asset Management Handicap (Div 2)
Barry McHugh
26 July 2013
Racing Excellence
Matthew Hopkins
24 June 2013
Racing UK Your Racing Home From Home Handicap
Paul Mulrennan
18 May 2013
Jimmy McNaught Happy 80th Birthday Handicap
James Sullivan
20 April 2013
James Herriot Hall - Ideal Party Venue Handicap
Graham Gibbons
14 May 2011
Sands End Handicap
Graham Gibbons
30 April 2011
totepool A Better Way To Bet Classified Stakes
James Sullivan
31 July 2009
Deepdale Solutions Fillies' Handicap
Andrew Elliott
07 September 2008
Course Electrician's Apprentice Stakes (Handicap)
Lance Betts
01 July 2008
TurfTV Handicap
Paul Mulrennan
19 April 2008
Squire Frederick Bell Handicap
Dale Gibson
18 April 2008
Barrie Sullivan Handicap
Paul Mulrennan
03 July 2007
Rectangle Handicap
Dale Gibson
17 May 2007
Real Good Food Handicap
Dale Gibson
20 June 2006
ESK Selling Stakes
Paul Mulrennan
05 June 2006
Great Yorkshire Fillies' Selling Stakes
Paul Mulrennan
13 May 2006
Quadnetics Claiming Stakes
Paul Quinn
03 September 2005
Hambleton Cup
Paul Mulrennan
05 August 2005
Whitby Handicap (Ladies' Race)
Miss J Coward
30 April 2005
toteplacepot European Breeders Fund Novice Stakes
Dale Gibson
23 April 2005
Parker Engineering And Transmissions Maiden Auction Fillies' Stakes
Dale Gibson
14 September 2004
Buckden Pike Handicap
Dale Gibson
24 May 2004
Calverts Carpets Handicap
Kevin Darley
01 May 2004
Hygicare Thirsk Hunt Cup
Paul Mulrennan
26 June 2003
Alex Hall BBC North Yorkshire Handicap
Dale Gibson
02 June 2003
Calverts Carpets Handicap
Dale Gibson
12 August 2002
Beatrice Stephenson Handicap
Dale Gibson
04 August 2001
Feversham Arms Stakes
Sam Hitchcott
04 August 2000
Peter Bell Memorial Stakes
Dale Gibson
28 July 2000
Coopers Selling Handicap
Terry Lucas
19 May 2000
Kilburn Handicap
Terry Lucas
06 May 2000
Baldersby Handicap
JF Egan
15 April 2000
Levy Board Fillies' Stakes
Terry Lucas
02 May 1998
European Breeders Fund Market Place Novice Median Auction Stakes
Terry Lucas
11 August 1997
Golden Fleece Hotel Handicap
Lindsay Charnock
03 August 1996
Lords Taverners Maiden Handicap
Dale Gibson
03 June 1996
Leeming Bar Handicap
Dale Gibson
20 April 1996
Thomas Lord Handicap
J F Egan
20 April 1996
Knayton Claiming Stakes
JF Egan
25 August 1995
John Quinn Nursery
Gary Carter
05 June 1995
Leeming Bar Handicap
Lindsay Charnock
19 May 1995
Kilburn Handicap
Lindsay Charnock
14 June 1994
Sutton Selling Stakes
Terry Lucas
16 July 1993
Back A Winner By TrainTote Handicap
Terry Lucas
04 May 1991
Market Place Median Auction Maiden Stakes
Joe Fanning
19 April 1991
EBF Briton Maiden Stakes
George Duffield
20 July 1990
Westhorpe Handicap
Billy Newnes
14 April 1989
Knayton Selling Stakes
George Duffield
15 July 1988
Mary Reveley Maiden Stakes
George Duffield
15 April 1988
Knayton Selling Stakes
George Duffield
06 September 1986
Rush & Tomkins Trophy (Nursery Handicap)
A Proud
01 August 1986
Challenge Cup 2 yo Nursery Handicap
Kevin Darley
07 September 1985
Phoenix 2 yo Nursery Handicap
Kevin Hodgson
19 July 1985
Tinkler 2yo Selling Stakes
Martin Hindley
31 May 1985
Miniott 2 yo Maiden Fillies Stakes
Martin Hindley
26 April 1985
Ness Selling Stakes
Martin Hindley
19 April 1985
Knayton Selling Stakes
Martin Hindley
08 September 1984
Phoenix 2 yo Nursery Handicap
Martin Hindley
04 August 1984
Bradford 2 yo Nursery Handicap
Mark Birch
12 May 1984
Boltby Apprentice Handicap
Martin Hindley
31 July 1982
Directors Trophy Handicap
Kevin Darley
05 September 1981
Leysthorpe Handicap
Kevin Darley
08 September 1979
Phoenix Nursery Handicap
A Bond
04 August 1979
Bradford Handicap
G Sexton
03 August 1979
Beldale Maiden Stakes
Mark Birch
21 April 1978
Juvenile Maiden Sales Stakes
Mark Birch
04 September 1976
Highflyer Stakes
N Crowther
04 September 1976
Leysthorpe Handicap
Johnny Seagrave
03 September 1976
Barton Cottage Nursery
N Crowther
30 July 1976
Sutton 3yo Handicap
Eddie Hide
15 May 1976
Tresche 3yo Handicap
A Proud
01 August 1975
Sessay Plate
Johnny Seagrave
04 August 1973
Tote Roll Up Handicap
Eddie Hide
03 August 1973
Bedale Maiden Plate
Mark Birch
03 August 1973
Topcliffe Plate
Johnny Seagrave
18 May 1973
Carlton Miniott Plate
George Cadwaladr
20 May 1972
Gallows Lane Stakes
Eddie Hide
05 June 1971
Kilvington 2yo Stakes
Mark Birch
16 April 1971
Knayton 2yo Stakes
Jock Skilling
06 June 1970
Tetley Handicap
Mark Birch
18 April 1970
Clifton 2yo Stakes
Johnny Seagrave
06 September 1969
Highflyer 2yo Stakes
Eric Eldin
07 June 1969
John Bell Memorial Handicap
LG Brown
31 May 1969
Ladys Well 2 yo Stakes
Eric Eldin
08 June 1968
Thirsk Handicap
Brian Connorton
21 June 1967
Twilight 2yo Stakes
Jimmy Etherington
17 September 1966
Highflyer 2yo Nursery
Brian Henry
18 September 1965
Phoenix 2yo Nursery Handicap
Jimmy Etherington
31 July 1965
Sessay 2yo Plate
LG Brown
21 May 1965
Norby Stakes (Handicap)
B Lea
21 May 1965
Carlton Minniot 2 yo Plate
Jimmy Etherington
02 August 1963
Cowesby Apprentice Handicap
D Beattie
02 August 1963
Coxwold 2yo Maiden Plate
Jimmy Etherington