Extensive improvements to both the racing programme and facilities have made Pontefract one of the best appointed courses of its kind in the country. Pontefract Racecourse is ideally situated just 1/2 a mile from Junction 32 of the M62.

There are 16 fixtures each year including 3 Sunday meetings and 3 Evening meetings.

Pontefract Racecourse is the longest continuous circuit in Europe at 2m and 125yds. It stages flat racing between the end of March and the end of October. It is a left handed course with a home straight of just over 2 furlongs. The majority of the last 4 furlongs are uphill and so suits a strong staying type of horse.