second highest rated race of the year in international ratings. In 2005, York Racecourse acted as a replacement host to the Royal Ascot meeting, due to its usual home at Ascot Racecourse being closed for a £185 million redevelopment, attracting a 5-day attendance of over 224,000. It also hosted the St Leger in 2006. York also has its own radio station 'York Raceday Radio' (1602 kHz, medium wave) which can be received up to 10 miles from the course. Awards The track won the Racecourse of the Year title in 1997, 2003 and 2017, and came out on top in The Times newspaper survey of all Britain's racecourses. Records Attendances All-time – c. 150,000 (1851) for the Great Match between Voltigeur and The Flying Dutchman Modern day – 50,510 (Thursday 16 June 2005) Notable races References Bibliography External links Official website Course guide on GG.COM Course guide on At The Races Racing on the History of York website Ebor Festival News Website Sports venues in York Horse racing venues in England Sports venues completed in 1731 1731 establishments in England