Guide to Catterick Bridge Racecourse 2h4j5a

Catterick Bridge Racecourse is found in beautiful North Yorkshire. 16v2z

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New Dales Stand at Catterick opened by Rishi Sunak 2z273s

BHA adds nine new fixtures 92416

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Straight from the Horses' Mouth... Catterick Bridge Racecourse News 6j466p

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About Catterick Bridge Races 306j6j

National Hunt 296m1l

Temporary Beginnings 3r27h

Racing started at Catterick in 1783, although a permanent course was not built until 1813 and the first grandstand was only added in 1906. The framework of that original grandstand is still evident, interspersed with many improvements, to create a friendly mix of old and new.

Sheep Snow Ploughs 2l736e

During bad weather in 1819, a Catterick landlord and farmer Mr Ferguson – a 33/1 winner of the Doncaster St Leger with Antonio – ensured racing was able to go ahead by sending his flock of sheep around the course to melt the snow.

The Catterick Racecourse Company 4t4b4x

In 1923, the Catterick Racecourse Company was formed to deal with the increasing attendances – it still exists today and in 2004 raised £600,000 for a new stableyard.

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In 2002 Collier Hill won his first race here – he went on to win the Irish St Leger, Canadian International Stakes and Hong Kong Vase.

New Developments and the Dales Stand po5s

The opening of the new Owners & Trainers stand named the Dales Stand marks the completion of the third and final phase of a three-year, £3.5 million development project undertaken by Catterick Racecourse. The first phase, including a new entrance, offices, horse box park and saddling boxes, opened in December 2018. Phase two opened in June 2019 and comprised of an enlarged parade ring, incorporating a new winners’ enclosure, and a refurbished and extended weighing room, including a new warm-up area for jockeys.

The final phase, the Dales Stand, designed by Northumberland-based Elliott Architects, draws on the history of horse racing and the buildings of the region, providing a subtle but distinctive addition to the racecourse. The stand was opened by Rishi Sunak, MP for Richmond (Yorkshire), on Friday 23rd April 2021.

Photo credit: Hannah Ali

Largest Sunday Market in the North 1662

The Catterick Sunday Market, held on the racecourse grounds, is the largest Sunday Market in the North of England.

Important Races/Festivals 2621j

April – Grand National Festival

December – Grand Sefton Handicap Chase; Becher Chase

Directions 4q3i22

The Racecourse,  Catterick Bridge,  Richmond,  North Yorkshire  DL10 7PE.

Road: Leave the A1 at Catterick Village (approximately 5 miles south of Scotch Corner).
Rail: The nearest station is Darlington, about 15 miles away. Buses and taxis run from there to the racecourse.
Website: www.catterickbridge.co.uk
Telephone: 01748 811478.

The Catterick Bridge Directory - Local Services 435r2a

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