First records of a meeting taking place in the vicinity of Sedgefield.

The Lambton Hunt takes place under the leadership of Ralph Lambton, who forms a club which is based at the Hardwicke Arms in Sedgefield.

1821

Lambton Park races take place for the first time. Ralph Lambton, the organisor, is an ancestor of the Earl of Durham.

1825

The final Lambton Park meeting takes place on 27^th October of this year.

1846

Present day course stages its first meeting with the racecourse being laid out in the Sands Hall Estate.

1915

Racing is abandoned during the First World War.

1920

Racing resumes at Sedgefield, although it is a sad year for the course because of the death of Richard Ord, the owner of Sands Hall.

1927

The Racecourse Company, which still runs the course today, is formed and has seen a steady rise in the popularity of the course.

1977

Frank Sotto takes over the Chairmanship of the course.

1991

The Pavilion is opened at the course. It houses the 7 private entertainment suites, as well as public bars and betting facilities.

1998