Haydock Park Racecourse

Haydock Park is a flat racing track that also takes in National Hunt racing. Having been once awarded the Racecourse of the Year award, in 1998 and 2000, the racecourse has fallen away slightly from the top echelon of the industry. However, it’s a well-recognised part of the Merseyside racing scene, and sits in a fine location of parkland between Haydock and Golborne. With horse racing being a major part of the personality of the region for many years, this has contend in the form of Haydock Park when it opened in the late 1890s. eventually, it was opened to much fanfare and, before long, it seen massive improvement culminating in the peak it reached in the end of the 20^th century.

With a left-handed side, it’s quite rare in the UK to see such a shape of field. It has 5 files across the 1 mile, with a small rise on the four ½ furlong run-in. It adds a nice touch to some of the top events held here, from the National Hunt racing events to the Pinnacle Stakes. Every year, more than 25 races are held across the year, starting with the Altcar Novices’ Chase and heading into the Tommy Whittle Chase to wind it off.

Other important races include the various trials which are held here, alongside the Achilles and Lancashire Oaks among just a few. This is a fantastic location to come and visit, and one of the most effective ways you can come to visit the Merseyside racing scene!