[2] The original site proved unsuitable, however, and in 1885, races were held for the first time at Pipe Gate.
Early meetings were funded through the subscriptions of local farmers and huntsmen, but in 1905, a racecourse company was formed to manage the business.
[1] Woore had its most successful period between the World Wars, when, despite the existence of just a single, wooden grandstand, the meeting became popular with National Hunt fans, sometimes drawing crowds in excess of 1500.
[2] In 1937, King George VI attended to watch his horse, Slam, take part in the Betton Hurdle, in which it finished fourth.
The Levy Board had announced a couple of months previously that it would be withdrawing funding from Woore, along with several other courses.
[1] The land is now used by Bearstone Stud breeding operation, maintaining the Thoroughbred racing link to the area.
Jockeys to win their first race at the course were Tim Brookshaw, Reg Hollinshead and Bernard Wells.