Early evidence of a racecourse in the vicinity of Ripon at Bondgate Green.

Racing continues in the Ripon area at Monckton Moor.

1723

Ripon starts a trend when the first race for Lady riders is won by Mrs Aislabie.

1725

Records clearly show that meetings took place at Ripon Common on the 12^th and 13^th September. It is equally clear that the races presented a significant physical challenge for horses, with many heats and a final being run over a four mile course.

1865

A new course is opened on Red Bank, with a stand being constructed in 1870 to house the large race crowds. The site and grandstand is currently being used by Ripon Cathedral School.

1879

The Ripon Race Company is founded.

The local dignitaries were the Vyner family who owned Newby Hall. They owned The Lambkin, who won the St Leger in this year, and they also had their owned Grandstand built on the new course once it opened.