TEESIDE 1979
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Date 1979 Credits 60
FIRST MEETING
September 1855
SITUATED
Mandale Bottom and Mandale Marshes on the banks of the River Tees.
DISTANCES
5 furlongs to 2 miles Flat
2 miles to 3 miles NH
PRINCIPAL RACE
The Great Teeside Handicap Chase.
WORLD WAR I
Racing ceased between 1915 and 1917
WORLD WAR II
Racing took place throughout the war.
FACT
Hodhard was the first winner at Teeside Park and Suniti the last winner at Stockton.
QUESTION
What is significant about the riders of Hodhard and Suniti?
CURRENT SITUATION
The course has developments on it, and the only evidence of a racecourse is that the stands remain, albeit part of a Leisure Centre.
LAST MEETING
16th June 1981
If you have :-
a favourite memory of this racecourse;
photos or a postcard of the course;
a members badge from the course, either to sell or as a scan;
then email me at johnslusar@fsmail.net and I will include the details on this site together with an acknowledgement for you.