Properties (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Racecourse
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| gptkbp:accessibility |
Wheelchair accessible
|
| gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:British_Horseracing_Authority
|
| gptkbp:capacity |
approximately 10,000
|
| gptkbp:communityInvolvement |
Local charity events
School visits Community races |
| gptkbp:events |
Corporate events
Live music events Private parties Family fun days |
| gptkbp:famousFor |
Longest_straight_in_the_UK
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| gptkbp:features |
Hospitality suites
Grandstand Bars and restaurants Viewing areas |
| gptkbp:firstRace |
1921
2023 |
| gptkbp:futurePlans |
Expansion of facilities
Sustainability initiatives Improved accessibility features Increased race days |
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
Part of local heritage
One of the oldest racecourses in the UK Has hosted many important races Renowned for its unique layout |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Pontefract Racecourse
|
| gptkbp:location |
Pontefract,_West_Yorkshire,_England
|
| gptkbp:mediaCoverage |
Online streaming
Local newspapers Television broadcasts |
| gptkbp:notableFeature |
gptkb:Pontefract_Castle_Stakes
Pontefract Cup Pontefract_Silver_Tankard |
| gptkbp:opened |
September 1920
|
| gptkbp:owner |
Pontefract_Race_Company_Ltd.
|
| gptkbp:parking |
On-site parking available
|
| gptkbp:safetyFeatures |
Health and safety regulations
Security personnel present Emergency services on site COVID-19_protocols |
| gptkbp:sponsor |
Various local businesses
National sponsors |
| gptkbp:surface |
Turf
|
| gptkbp:training |
Yes
|
| gptkbp:transportation |
Bus services available
Train station nearby |
| gptkbp:type |
Flat racing
|
| gptkbp:website |
pontefract-races.co.uk
|