Gallops

Our gallops are second to none set amongst 90 acres of the Hambleton Hills part of the original Hambleton Racecourse. Hambleton Racecourse held the most important aristocratic rural meeting in Yorkshire during the 17th and 18th centuries and was once described as a second Newmarket.

The main race at Hambleton was The Royal Gold Cup donated by the Crown. The race on 8th August 1719 attracted 31 runners, more than ever previously recorded for any turf event. The race was won by The Duke of Rutland’s 4 year old Bonny Black. From 1811 the course became used solely for training purposes, resulting in many winners.

Today we still use the grass gallops and have also put in a 6 furlong all weather gallop.

Although predominately flat, we have a schooling ground of hurdles and fences.