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Date 1939 Credits 80
FIRST MEETING
April 1902.
SITUATED
Castle Irwell between Manchester and Salford.
DISTANCES
5 furlongs to 1 ½ miles Flat
2 miles to 3 ½ miles NH
PRINCIPAL RACE
The Manchester Cup, November Handicap and Lancashire Oaks (now run at Haydock Park ).
WORLD WAR I
Closed but reopened for a meeting on New Years Day 1919
WORLD WAR II
Held its only classic race during the war, when the St Leger was run here in 1941, but the course was then subsequently used by the Ministry of Supply.
FACT
Stream of Light won the Lancashire Oaks in 1952.
QUESTION
What was significant about Stream of Lights victory in the Lancashire Oaks?
CURRENT SITUATION
Possible to see some evidence of a previous racecourse, especially as the stands still remain.
LAST MEETING
9th November 1963
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 at fsmail.net and I will include the details on this site together with an acknowledgement for you.