Location
Racing had been staged on Kersal Moor, Salford, from the 17th century. In 1847 the racecourse was moved across the River Irwell to a site located on a meander of the River Irwell known as Castle Irwell. Racing was held there until 1867. The racecourse then moved to New Barns, Weaste, which was active from 1876 to 1901. In 1902 the New Barnes course was sold for development and racing moved back to Castle Irwell which hosted both flat racing and National Hunt racing.
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