About
York Harness Racing Club is a sports club located in the Shire of York, Western Australia. The club is dedicated to harness racing, a form of horse racing where horses pull a two-wheeled cart called a sulky. The club's track, known as York Paceway, is situated on South Street in the town of York.
The club offers a range of facilities and services for both racing participants and spectators. The on-course facilities include undercover areas, a members' area, a dining area, a tote, a bar, and Sky broadcasting. These facilities provide a comfortable and enjoyable environment for members and guests to watch and participate in harness racing.
The racing season at York Harness Racing Club usually takes place on Saturday nights. The club also hosts special events throughout the season, adding excitement and variety to the racing calendar.
The track at York Paceway has a circumference of 667. 00 metres, with a home straight length of 96. 00 metres. The turns have a radius measurement that ensures a fair and challenging racing experience for both horses and drivers.
The track surface is made of crushed rock, providing a solid and consistent racing surface.
Different racing distances are offered at York Harness Racing Club. Mobile races are run over distances of 1780 metres, 2190 metres, and 2620 metres, while stand races cover distances of 2150 metres, 2560 metres, and 2970 metres. The races are held in an anti-clockwise direction, with fields of up to 12 horses competing in both mobile and stand races.
The club welcomes visitors and racing enthusiasts to experience the thrill of harness racing at York Paceway. On and off-course TAB facilities are available for those who wish to place bets on the races, adding an extra level of excitement to the racing experience.
For more information and contact details, interested individuals can reach out to York Harness Racing Club via phone at 9641 2105 or through their email address yorktrot@westnet. Com. au. The club's postal address is P.
O. Box 159, York, WA 6302.
York Harness Racing Club is a vibrant and energetic hub for harness racing enthusiasts in the Shire of York. With its well-maintained track, top-notch facilities, and exciting race calendar, the club provides an exceptional experience for both participants and spectators of this thrilling equestrian sport.
