Facilities for Owners & Trainers at Thirsk Racecourse

At Thirsk, we look after your horses in comfortable stables alongside the course 400yds from the Parade Ring. Your stable staff can have overnight accommodation in purpose built premises 200 yards from the stables. At the course, there is an exclusive bar for owners and trainers and a private viewing area.

Admission to the Course and Exclusive Facilities

  • Individual owners are entitled to four complimentary Day Badges. Syndicated horses receive six badges. Extra badges for bona-fide syndicate members may be bought at a reduced price by prior arrangement.
  • A recently constructed Owners and Trainers Bar overlooks the Parade Ring and is available exclusively for owners and trainers with runners on the day of racing. The bar contains toilet facilities, a Tote Kiosk and a video replay facility for all races. There is a ramp for wheelchair access and a disabled toilet facility.
  • The owners and trainers viewing area is situated in the east end of the main stand at the top of the eastern staircase and overlooking the Winning Post.

Stable Facilities

The racing stables are situated directly alongside the course circuit , less than quarter of a mile beyond the finishing line. There is direct access from the stable compound onto the course, without the need to cross roads etc. Facilities in summary:
  • Vehicle parking and unloading dock next to the stables
  • Stabling for 110 horses.
  • Straw, paper or woodchip bedding supplied FREE OF CHARGE.
  • On site veterinary facilities.
  • Hot and cold water.
  • Tack Boxes.

Overnight accommodation

Overnight accommodation for stable workers and jockeys is provided in a purpose built hostel on the racecourse site, just 200 yards from the racing stables.

  • 40 beds available.
  • Separate facilities for ladies and gentlemen.
  • Subsidised  canteen with easy chairs and TV.
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