Thirsk Racing Odds Today: Racecards, Results and Fixtures

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Thirsk Racing Odds Today

This page has today's Thirsk race card, live Thirsk racing results, the full fixture list and our Thirsk racing tips, along with a guide to one of North Yorkshire's best-loved Flat tracks.

Thirsk Racecourse is on Station Road in the market town of Thirsk, between the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors. It's a Flat-only course that races from April to September, and it's known for its competitive sprint handicaps, the Thirsk Hunt Cup in May and its friendly family atmosphere.

Thirsk Racecards for Today

The Thirsk race card today shows every runner and rider, the draw, recent form, the latest odds and race times. It updates from final declarations right up to the off, so non-runners, going changes and any delay or abandonment news show as soon as they're announced. Thirsk race results are added as each race is settled, and tomorrow's Thirsk race card appears once declarations close.

Thirsk Races Fixtures 2026

The facility held 16 fixtures in 2026, and the season ended on Monday 14 September. Here is the full list of Thirsk race meetings for 2026:

The 2027 season starts on Saturday 17 April, with the Thirsk Hunt Cup on 1 May and the Summer Cup on 31 July.

Thirsk Racing Tips

If you're looking for Thirsk racing tips for today, here are some general tips to keep in mind for the track:

• High draws on the straight course: On good or faster ground, high-drawn horses have an advantage on the straight six-furlong course, and being close to the stands' rail helps. The sprint track can get crowded, so horses drawn in the middle can find themselves stuck in traffic.
• Watch the top bend: The top bend on the round course is an undulating left-hander, and there's a ridge that pushes horses to the right. Balanced horses that handle it well can gain ground, while others lose their position.
• Sharp track, so be handy: The round course is almost totally flat, with easy turns and a half-mile run-in, but it's on the sharp side. Horses that need time to settle or come from well back often find it hard to get involved.
• Follow David O'Meara and Danny Tudhope: David O'Meara has trained the most winners at Thirsk in recent seasons, with a 21% strike rate, and Danny Tudhope is the leading jockey with 22 winners (24%). When the two team up, they're always worth noting.
• Check for course and distance winners: Thirsk's sprint handicaps are very competitive, and horses that have already won on the straight course often run well again.
• Check the ground and any inspection news: Thirsk's going is usually good or good to firm in summer. In August 2025 and August 2026, though, races were abandoned when the bend became greasy and unsafe after rain, so look for updates on race day.

Thirsk Race Course Guide

The Thirsk race course is a left-handed oval of about a mile and a quarter, with a run-in of about half a mile. The round course is almost totally flat, with easy turns. The main exception is the undulating top bend, where a ridge can unbalance horses. The separate straight six-furlong course is slightly undulating throughout.

Thirsk is generally regarded as a sharp track that suits handy, nimble horses. In sprints, the stands' rail can be a big help, while on the round course a good position into the straight is more important than stamina.

Draw and Ground

On the straight course, high draws have the advantage on good or faster ground, especially for horses that can race near the stands' rail. For softer ground, the advantage is usually smaller. On the round course, a handy position into the home straight matters more than the draw.

Thirsk races in spring and summer, so the going is often good or good to firm, and most of its recent fastest times have come on good to firm ground. After summer rain, though, the bends can become slippery, and that has led to some races being abandoned in recent seasons.

Recent Abandonments at Thirsk

On 28 August 2026, Thirsk had to call off four races after a horse slipped on the bend in the opening race and unseated his rider. Clerk of the course James Sanderson said the decision was made in the interest of safety, and one race was moved to the straight course.

A similar problem happened in August 2025, when two races were abandoned after riders reported the bottom bend was greasy and inconsistent following overnight rain.

Big Races at Thirsk

• Thirsk Hunt Cup (May): First run in 1859, the Thirsk Hunt Cup is now a mile handicap worth £60,000 and usually attracts a big field. Farhh won it in 2012 before going on to Group 1 success.
• William Hill Summer Cup (August): The Summer Cup is a competitive six-furlong handicap and one of the highlights of the summer at Thirsk.
• Michael Foster Conditions Stakes (April): This early-season race is a useful trial for sprinters and milers, and Myal won it in 2026.

History

Racing in the Thirsk area goes back to at least 1612, when King James I offered a gold cup at Hambleton, at the top of Sutton Bank. The present course opened in 1855 on the Thirsk Hall estate.

The future King Edward VII visited in 1895. In 1940, Thirsk staged a wartime substitute St Leger, and in 1989 it hosted the November Handicap after Doncaster's St Leger meeting was abandoned. A 1960s stand was demolished in 2025, and a new £5 million grandstand is planned for 2027.

Top Trainers and Jockeys at Thirsk

Over the last three seasons, David O'Meara has trained the most winners at Thirsk with 24. Tim Easterby and Michael Dods are next on 17 each, followed by Kevin Ryan (13) and Karl Burke (12).

Danny Tudhope is the leading jockey at Thirsk with 22 winners at a 24% strike rate. Connor Beasley, Paul Mulrennan, Jason Hart and Callum Rodriguez are also among the most successful riders at the course. Source: At The Races.

Visiting Thirsk Racecourse

Thirsk Racecourse is on Station Road, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1QL. It's close to the Great North Road and the East Coast Main Line, so it's easy to reach by car or train. A Premier Season Ticket for all 2026 fixtures costs £180, and hospitality packages start from £59 per person. The new grandstand development will cause some temporary disruption in the Premier Enclosure during the 2027 season.

Thirsk has several family days and a Ladies' Day each season. There's no published formal dress code, but many racegoers dress up for Ladies' Day.

Watching Thirsk Racing Live

Every Thirsk meeting is shown live on Racing TV, and Sky Bet Sunday Series cards are typically shown on ITV Racing. Many bookmakers also offer free live streams to customers who have a funded account or have placed a bet.

Bookmakers for Thirsk Races

All the major bookmakers price up every Thirsk race. Look for Best Odds Guaranteed, and extra places on big-field handicaps such as the Thirsk Hunt Cup and the Summer Cup.

Thirsk Racing FAQs

Is Thirsk racing on today?

Thirsk races from April to September. The 2026 season ended on 14 September, and racing returns on Saturday 17 April 2027.

Why were Thirsk races abandoned?

On 28 August 2026, four races were called off after a horse slipped on the bend, making the track unsafe. A similar problem happened in August 2025 after overnight rain made the bend greasy.

When is the Thirsk Hunt Cup?

The Thirsk Hunt Cup is run in early May. In 2027, it's on Saturday 1 May.

When is Ladies Day at Thirsk races?

Ladies' Day is usually held in early September. In 2026, it was on Saturday 5 September.

Where can I find Thirsk racing results?

Thirsk race results are added to this page as each race is settled, including the winners and starting prices. Results from earlier meetings stay available afterwards.

Is there jump racing at Thirsk?

No. Thirsk stages Flat racing only.