The Sedgefield course was part of the Sands Hall Estate, home of the Ord family and once known as the Melton of the North. Racing may not have been staged every year and it was not until 1846 that officially recognised meetings were held.
Located on the Sands Hall Estate, which was once referred to as the Melton of the North, this racing venue was owned by the Ord family. Although racing didn't happen every year, it wasn't until 1846 that organized events were held at the site.