Doncaster


Doncaster Racecourse, often called Town Moor, is one of the oldest and most historically important racing venues in Britain, with racing recorded there since the early 1600s. It sits on common land on the edge of Doncaster, a site that has hosted meetings for over four centuries and remains legally tied to the freemen of the town. The course became formally established after the corporation abandoned attempts to halt racing in 1614, and by the mid‑18th century it was already staging major events.

Its two most famous races are the Doncaster Cup, first run in 1766 and recognised as the oldest continuing regulated horse race in the world, and the St Leger Stakes, founded in 1776 and now the world’s oldest Classic. The St Leger forms the final leg of the British Triple Crown and remains the centrepiece of the four‑day September festival that draws large crowds every year. Doncaster also opens the flat turf season with the Lincoln Handicap and closes it with the November Handicap, giving it a unique place in the racing calendar.

The racecourse has evolved through wars, relocations of major races, and modern redevelopment. During the First World War it was used for military purposes, with substitute races held at Newmarket. In 1992 it staged Britain's first ever Sunday meeting, attracting 23,000 spectators despite the absence of betting. More recently it has undergone a £34 million redevelopment, including a five‑storey grandstand with hospitality suites, dining areas, and upgraded facilities that support both racing and year‑round events such as conventions and business gatherings.



Winners at Doncaster (111)


Date Horse Race
Jockey
08Nov25
Virgin Bet Daily Price Boosts Nursery Handicap
Joanna Mason
25Oct25
Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Nursery Handicap
Joanna Mason
30Mar25
William Hill Proper Prices Handicap (Div I)
Joanna Mason
05Aug23
Cliff Williams Memorial Handicap
Joanna Mason
03Jun23
Tanya Hall's 50th Birthday Celebration Handicap
Joanna Mason
27Apr19
Watch Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap
Nathan Evans
24Mar18
Unibet Cammidge Trophy Stakes (Listed Race)
David Allan
27Oct17
Racing Post/SIS Betting Shop Manager Handicap
David Allan
13Aug16
Betfred 'Like Us On Facebook' Apprentice Handicap
Danielle Mooney
24Jun16
Euro 2016 Betting At 188Bet Handicap
Danielle Mooney
12Jun16
YWPF Handicap
Cam Hardie
23Apr16
WaterAid Amateur Jockeys Association Lady Riders' Handicap
Miss Joanna Mason
11Sep15
Coopers Marquees Handicap
Graham Gibbons
09Jul15
Betdaq 0% Commission Multiples (Amateur Jockeys Association) Handicap
Miss Serena Brotherton
03Jul15
Betdaq 50% Comm Back First 3 Months Handicap
Graham Gibbons
18Nov14
Betdaq '200 Games Bonus' Novices' Limited Handicap Chase
Jake Greenall
08Nov14
Betfred 'Goals Galore' Wentworth Stakes (Listed)
Graham Gibbons
12May14
Betdaq Supporting The Injured Jockeys Fund Handicap (Div 2)
A Mullen
03May14
Bardi Handicap
Graham Gibbons
28Feb14
Betdaq Value You Can Bet On Handicap Chase
Brian Harding
04May13
£32 Bonus At 32Red.com Handicap
Paul Mulrennan
22Mar13
YESSS Electrical Maiden Stakes
Graham Gibbons
28Apr12
China Rose of Bawtry Handicap
Paul Mulrennan
31Mar12
Download William Hill From The App Store Brocklesby Conditions Stakes
Paddy Aspell
29Dec11
Hesley Electrical Handicap Hurdle
Richard Johnson
30Jul11
Unison 'Speaking Up For Public Services' Handicap
James Sullivan
03Apr11
AJA Gentleman Amateur Riders' Handicap
Mr David Dunsdon
28Mar10
AJA Gentleman Amateur Riders Handicap
Mr O Greenall
05Mar10
E B F sportingbet.com Mares' National Hunt Novices' Hurdle
Denis O'Regan
18Feb09
Doncaster Standard Open NH Flat Race
Mr O Greenall
11Apr08
Amateur Jockeys Association Lady Amateur Riders Handicap
Miss J Coward
04Jun05
rascal.uk.com VIP Hospitality Handicap
Dale Gibson
28May05
Meadowhall Handicap
Dale Gibson
15Jul04
Sasha Lyons Memorial Trophy EBF Novice Fillies' Stakes
Dale Gibson
25Mar04
Racing Schools Apprentice Handicap
Paul Mulrennan
07Jun03
doncaster-racecourse.com Maiden Stakes
Paul Mulrennan
03Aug02
Weatherbys VAT Services Summer Cup
Jimmy Fortune
18Jul02
Porcelanosa Stakes
Jamie Spencer
18Jul02
Arksey Handicap
Sam Hitchcott
21Mar02
Racing Schools Apprentice Handicap
Sam Hitchcott
01Mar02
Doncaster Racecourse Sponsorship Club Novices' Chase
Richie McGrath
14Dec01
'Seasons Greetings' Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race
Gino Carenza
23Mar00
Furniture Factors Racing Schools Apprentice Handicap
Paul Goode
04Mar00
Light Infantry Plate (Novices' Hurdle)
Russ Garritty
03Mar00
Wadworth 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle
Russ Garritty
28Jan00
Selby Conditional Jockeys' Novices' Handicap Hurdle
M Batchelor
10Dec99
Racing Channel Conditional Jockeys Novice Handicap Hurdle
Jim Crowley
10Dec99
Racing Channel Available On Digital 0990 215215 Handicap Chase
Tony Dobbin
10Dec99
Racing Channel Text Key Page 300 Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race
Tony Dobbin
23Oct99
Ladbroke Stakes Showcase Handicap
Ray Cochrane
28Jul99
'Flying Dutchman' Handicap
Terry Lucas
07Jun97
Konica East Direct Handicap
Frannie Norton
01Aug96
Dazzling Doncaster Markets Handicap
Gyles Parkin
11Sep92
Prince Of Wales Handicap
Terry Lucas
25May92
Shadwell Stud Apprentice Series Handicap
J Marshall
09Mar91
Doncaster Handicap Hurdle
C Ryan
25Feb91
Princess Royal Handicap Hurdle
R Marley
23Feb91
South Yorkshire Novices' Handicap Hurdle
R Marley
26Jan91
Mansion House Handicap Chase
Peter Niven
26May90
Priory Place Handicap
Ray Cochrane
14Sep89
Devonshire Selling Stakes
Kevin Darley
01May89
Wiseton Maiden Auction Stakes
Willie Carson
28Jan89
Brewers Hurdle
Ronnie Beggan
24Jun88
Stockil Graduation Claiming Stakes
David Nicholls
30May88
EBF Vyner Maiden Stakes
David Nicholls
12Mar88
Tickhill Novices Hurdle (Div I)
A Webb
07Nov86
Normandy Beaches Nursery Handicap
Lindsay Charnock
13Sep86
Holstein Movaria Nursery Handicap
Mark Birch
08Nov85
Normandy Beaches Handicap
Gary Carter
12Sep85
Devonshire Selling Stakes
Kevin Hodgson
26May84
Frickley 3 yo Selling Stakes
Martin Hindley
07May84
NSPCC Centenary 2 yo Maiden Auction Stakes
Willie Carson
16Dec83
Merryman II Handicap Chase
Phil Tuck
22Oct82
Beechfield Handicap
M Thomas
30Jan82
Yorkshire Handicap Hurdle
D Swift
27Mar81
Brooke Bond Coffee Time Cup
Elaine Mellor
31Jan81
Sporting Chronicle Brewers Hurdle
Phil Tuck
20Dec80
Night Nurse Handicap Hurdle
Phil Tuck
25Jan80
January Handicap Hurdle
Phil Tuck
14Sep79
Weighing Room Apprentice Plate
R Sidebottom
09Sep77
Portland Handicap
Willie Carson
08Sep77
Alexandra 3 yo Handicap
Eddie Hide
08Sep77
Prince Of Wales Nursery
George Duffield
24Mar77
Tote Spring Handicap
Eddie Hide
22Oct76
October Maiden Stakes
Eddie Hide
09Sep76
Prince Of Wales Nursery
N Crowther
08Nov75
Bilby Stakes
Eddie Hide
12Sep75
Bustino 3yo Maiden Plate
Johnny Seagrave
11Sep75
Alexandra 3yo Handicap
Eddie Hide
10Sep75
Sir Galtric Stakes
Eddie Hide
26May75
Ranskill 2 yo Selling Stakes
J Roe
26May75
Joe Childs Apprentice Handicap Stakes
Tommy Walsh
24May75
Amoco Handicap
Eddie Hide
24May75
Frickley 2yo Auction Stakes
Eddie Hide
28Mar75
Easter Apprentice Handicap
K Lewis
24Feb75
Amateur Riders Hurdle
Nigel Tinkler
25Jan75
Butterscotch Handicap Hurdle
Nigel Tinkler
09Jan75
Fitzwilliam Opportunity Handicap Hurdle
Brendan Powell
11Jul74
Red House 2yo Selling Stakes
Eddie Hide
26May73
Falmouth Handicap
LG Brown
26Jan73
Selby Selling Hurdle
Paddy Broderick
13Jul72
Huddersfield 2yo Auction Stakes
Eddie Hide
29May72
Zetland Handicap
Greville Strakey
08Sep71
Glasgow Paddocks 2yo Selling Stakes
Eddie Hide
26Jun71
Municipal 3 yo Handicap
LC Parkes
12Sep67
Doncaster Handicap
Denis Letherby
06Sep66
Rous 2yo Nursery Handicap
Denis Letherby
08Apr66
Ranskill 2yo Auction Plate
Jimmy Etherington
23Mar65
Hall Gate Selling Handicap Hurdle (Div II)
P Burnham
13Apr63
Bessacarr Handicap Plate
R Maddock
12Apr63
Ranskill 2 yo Auction Plate
E Mercer
08 November 2025
Virgin Bet Daily Price Boosts Nursery Handicap
Joanna Mason
25 October 2025
Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Nursery Handicap
Joanna Mason
30 March 2025
William Hill Proper Prices Handicap (Div I)
Joanna Mason
05 August 2023
Cliff Williams Memorial Handicap
Joanna Mason
03 June 2023
Tanya Hall's 50th Birthday Celebration Handicap
Joanna Mason
27 April 2019
Watch Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap
Nathan Evans
24 March 2018
Unibet Cammidge Trophy Stakes (Listed Race)
David Allan
27 October 2017
Racing Post/SIS Betting Shop Manager Handicap
David Allan
13 August 2016
Betfred 'Like Us On Facebook' Apprentice Handicap
Danielle Mooney
24 June 2016
Euro 2016 Betting At 188Bet Handicap
Danielle Mooney
12 June 2016
YWPF Handicap
Cam Hardie
23 April 2016
WaterAid Amateur Jockeys Association Lady Riders' Handicap
Miss Joanna Mason
11 September 2015
Coopers Marquees Handicap
Graham Gibbons
09 July 2015
Betdaq 0% Commission Multiples (Amateur Jockeys Association) Handicap
Miss Serena Brotherton
03 July 2015
Betdaq 50% Comm Back First 3 Months Handicap
Graham Gibbons
18 November 2014
Betdaq '200 Games Bonus' Novices' Limited Handicap Chase
Jake Greenall
08 November 2014
Betfred 'Goals Galore' Wentworth Stakes (Listed)
Graham Gibbons
12 May 2014
Betdaq Supporting The Injured Jockeys Fund Handicap (Div 2)
A Mullen
03 May 2014
Bardi Handicap
Graham Gibbons
28 February 2014
Betdaq Value You Can Bet On Handicap Chase
Brian Harding
04 May 2013
£32 Bonus At 32Red.com Handicap
Paul Mulrennan
22 March 2013
YESSS Electrical Maiden Stakes
Graham Gibbons
28 April 2012
China Rose of Bawtry Handicap
Paul Mulrennan
31 March 2012
Download William Hill From The App Store Brocklesby Conditions Stakes
Paddy Aspell
29 December 2011
Hesley Electrical Handicap Hurdle
Richard Johnson
30 July 2011
Unison 'Speaking Up For Public Services' Handicap
James Sullivan
03 April 2011
AJA Gentleman Amateur Riders' Handicap
Mr David Dunsdon
28 March 2010
AJA Gentleman Amateur Riders Handicap
Mr O Greenall
05 March 2010
E B F sportingbet.com Mares' National Hunt Novices' Hurdle
Denis O'Regan
18 February 2009
Doncaster Standard Open NH Flat Race
Mr O Greenall
11 April 2008
Amateur Jockeys Association Lady Amateur Riders Handicap
Miss J Coward
04 June 2005
rascal.uk.com VIP Hospitality Handicap
Dale Gibson
28 May 2005
Meadowhall Handicap
Dale Gibson
15 July 2004
Sasha Lyons Memorial Trophy EBF Novice Fillies' Stakes
Dale Gibson
25 March 2004
Racing Schools Apprentice Handicap
Paul Mulrennan
07 June 2003
doncaster-racecourse.com Maiden Stakes
Paul Mulrennan
03 August 2002
Weatherbys VAT Services Summer Cup
Jimmy Fortune
18 July 2002
Porcelanosa Stakes
Jamie Spencer
18 July 2002
Arksey Handicap
Sam Hitchcott
21 March 2002
Racing Schools Apprentice Handicap
Sam Hitchcott
01 March 2002
Doncaster Racecourse Sponsorship Club Novices' Chase
Richie McGrath
14 December 2001
'Seasons Greetings' Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race
Gino Carenza
23 March 2000
Furniture Factors Racing Schools Apprentice Handicap
Paul Goode
04 March 2000
Light Infantry Plate (Novices' Hurdle)
Russ Garritty
03 March 2000
Wadworth 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle
Russ Garritty
28 January 2000
Selby Conditional Jockeys' Novices' Handicap Hurdle
M Batchelor
10 December 1999
Racing Channel Conditional Jockeys Novice Handicap Hurdle
Jim Crowley
10 December 1999
Racing Channel Available On Digital 0990 215215 Handicap Chase
Tony Dobbin
10 December 1999
Racing Channel Text Key Page 300 Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race
Tony Dobbin
23 October 1999
Ladbroke Stakes Showcase Handicap
Ray Cochrane
28 July 1999
'Flying Dutchman' Handicap
Terry Lucas
07 June 1997
Konica East Direct Handicap
Frannie Norton
01 August 1996
Dazzling Doncaster Markets Handicap
Gyles Parkin
11 September 1992
Prince Of Wales Handicap
Terry Lucas
25 May 1992
Shadwell Stud Apprentice Series Handicap
J Marshall
09 March 1991
Doncaster Handicap Hurdle
C Ryan
25 February 1991
Princess Royal Handicap Hurdle
R Marley
23 February 1991
South Yorkshire Novices' Handicap Hurdle
R Marley
26 January 1991
Mansion House Handicap Chase
Peter Niven
26 May 1990
Priory Place Handicap
Ray Cochrane
14 September 1989
Devonshire Selling Stakes
Kevin Darley
01 May 1989
Wiseton Maiden Auction Stakes
Willie Carson
28 January 1989
Brewers Hurdle
Ronnie Beggan
24 June 1988
Stockil Graduation Claiming Stakes
David Nicholls
30 May 1988
EBF Vyner Maiden Stakes
David Nicholls
12 March 1988
Tickhill Novices Hurdle (Div I)
A Webb
07 November 1986
Normandy Beaches Nursery Handicap
Lindsay Charnock
13 September 1986
Holstein Movaria Nursery Handicap
Mark Birch
08 November 1985
Normandy Beaches Handicap
Gary Carter
12 September 1985
Devonshire Selling Stakes
Kevin Hodgson
26 May 1984
Frickley 3 yo Selling Stakes
Martin Hindley
07 May 1984
NSPCC Centenary 2 yo Maiden Auction Stakes
Willie Carson
16 December 1983
Merryman II Handicap Chase
Phil Tuck
22 October 1982
Beechfield Handicap
M Thomas
30 January 1982
Yorkshire Handicap Hurdle
D Swift
27 March 1981
Brooke Bond Coffee Time Cup
Elaine Mellor
31 January 1981
Sporting Chronicle Brewers Hurdle
Phil Tuck
20 December 1980
Night Nurse Handicap Hurdle
Phil Tuck
25 January 1980
January Handicap Hurdle
Phil Tuck
14 September 1979
Weighing Room Apprentice Plate
R Sidebottom
09 September 1977
Portland Handicap
Willie Carson
08 September 1977
Alexandra 3 yo Handicap
Eddie Hide
08 September 1977
Prince Of Wales Nursery
George Duffield
24 March 1977
Tote Spring Handicap
Eddie Hide
22 October 1976
October Maiden Stakes
Eddie Hide
09 September 1976
Prince Of Wales Nursery
N Crowther
08 November 1975
Bilby Stakes
Eddie Hide
12 September 1975
Bustino 3yo Maiden Plate
Johnny Seagrave
11 September 1975
Alexandra 3yo Handicap
Eddie Hide
10 September 1975
Sir Galtric Stakes
Eddie Hide
26 May 1975
Ranskill 2 yo Selling Stakes
J Roe
26 May 1975
Joe Childs Apprentice Handicap Stakes
Tommy Walsh
24 May 1975
Amoco Handicap
Eddie Hide
24 May 1975
Frickley 2yo Auction Stakes
Eddie Hide
28 March 1975
Easter Apprentice Handicap
K Lewis
24 February 1975
Amateur Riders Hurdle
Nigel Tinkler
25 January 1975
Butterscotch Handicap Hurdle
Nigel Tinkler
09 January 1975
Fitzwilliam Opportunity Handicap Hurdle
Brendan Powell
11 July 1974
Red House 2yo Selling Stakes
Eddie Hide
26 May 1973
Falmouth Handicap
LG Brown
26 January 1973
Selby Selling Hurdle
Paddy Broderick
13 July 1972
Huddersfield 2yo Auction Stakes
Eddie Hide
29 May 1972
Zetland Handicap
Greville Strakey
08 September 1971
Glasgow Paddocks 2yo Selling Stakes
Eddie Hide
26 June 1971
Municipal 3 yo Handicap
LC Parkes
12 September 1967
Doncaster Handicap
Denis Letherby
06 September 1966
Rous 2yo Nursery Handicap
Denis Letherby
08 April 1966
Ranskill 2yo Auction Plate
Jimmy Etherington
23 March 1965
Hall Gate Selling Handicap Hurdle (Div II)
P Burnham
13 April 1963
Bessacarr Handicap Plate
R Maddock
12 April 1963
Ranskill 2 yo Auction Plate
E Mercer