Racing has taken place in Thirsk for approximately 300 hundred years with the course moving to it’s current location in the 1920’s. The course is a 1 mile 2 furlong left handed oval shape, although there is a chute that facilitates racing in a straight-line over 5 and 6 furlongs. The 6 furlong starting position also doubles as the start for 2 mile races with runners completing a circuit of the oval before heading up the home straight towards the finish line. A relatively small circuit favours horses that prefer a sharp track. Two significant races are the Class 2 Handicap ‘Thirsk Hunt Cup’ that takes place in early May as well as the Class 3 ‘Thirsk Summer Cup’ that takes place in early August. In 2013 both of these were won by the David Barron trained ‘Norse Blues’.
Thirsk Overview
Thirsk Horse Racing FAQ's
Types of Racing
- Flat Racing (Turf)
Type of Track
- Sharp Track
Track Direction
- Left-Handed
Draw Bias
There is a draw bias at Thirsk that favours high drawn runners over sprint distances of 5 and 6 furlongs.
Where to Watch Races
Racing UK or place a bet with an online bookmaker and watch online
Contact Info
Thirsk Racecourse, Station Rd, Thirsk www.thirskracecourse.net 01845 522276
Thirsk Horse Racing Tips
Date | Tip | MBR Service | Odds | |
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Moojim(Winner) | Thirsk | 4th August 2018 | Platinum Membership | 11/8 |
Bayshore Freeway(Winner) | Thirsk | 19th June 2018 | Platinum Membership | 3/1 |
Exhort(Winner) | Thirsk | 1st September 2017 | MBR Live | 5/4 |
Noble Behest(Winner) | Thirsk | 1st September 2017 | Platinum Membership | 15/8 |
Sepal(Winner) | Thirsk | 21st August 2017 | Platinum Membership | 13/8 |
Abel Handy(Winner) | Thirsk | 5th August 2017 | Platinum Membership | 2/1 |
Juliet Capulet(Winner) | Thirsk | 28th July 2017 | Platinum Membership | 2/1 |
Give Em A Clump(Winner) | Thirsk | 5th July 2017 | Platinum Membership | 5/4 |
Masterpaver(Winner) | Thirsk | 20th June 2017 | Platinum Membership | 15/8 |
Silent Assassin(Winner) | Thirsk | 15th August 2016 | Platinum Membership | 13/8 |