WAKEFIELD
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The first recorded evidence of racing at Wakefeld was in 1678 on the third Wednesday in August. It took place on The Ings near to Law Hill. Once landowners claimed The Ings the racecourse was relocated to Outwood, a course of about 2 miles round. It became established and a grandstand was built, but racing only lasted until 1794. There was a lull until 1847 when the Wakefield Grand National was launched by the Earl of Strathmore. It was run over a 4 mile course, consisting of 53 fences, starting at Sandal Castle but lasted for just 2 more years.
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.