Manchester Racecourse, Horse racing venue at Castle Irwell, Pendleton, England.
The Manchester Racecourse featured a right-handed track spanning one mile with a grandstand that accommodated over 1,000 spectators at Castle Irwell.
The racecourse operated from 1847 until 1963, hosting its final event with The Goodbye Consolation Plate race attended by 20,000 people.
Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her first victory as an owner at Manchester Racecourse in June 1952, marking a royal connection to the venue.
The University of Salford acquired the racecourse grounds in 1973 for £46,000, transforming the space into a student village and flood defense area.
The facility moved locations multiple times, from Kersal Moor to New Barns, Weaste, and finally Castle Irwell, despite maintaining Manchester in its name.
GPS coordinates: 53.49940,-2.27520
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:17
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