Though racing was held in various locations across the town, this was the final location for horse racing in Amble before it ceased in 1922.

Horse racing had an 80 year history in the village. There was at first a straight course further down towards Hauxley from 1842, with the "Amble St Leger" being the principal event for a silver cup worth £10 10s. 3 horses owned by local men competed with Sambo Sutton winning by a length. A stakes funded by subscription also took place with horses named Sugar Loaf, Stone Mason and Post-boy competing - Sugar Loaf won both hears. There was also a donkey race, foot race, wheelbarrow race and other minor carnival games. The the site of the cemetery near Gloster Terrace was used in later times, before a drought period for 30 years until around 1920 when races were held at Marks Bridge next to the railway for a couple of years.

The "revival" races started at 1:30 on the 2nd October 1920, and the main event was the Amble handicap with a prize value of £100. The distance was 1 mile and 4 furlongs. The races were then held every month including on New Years Day until 1922. Attendance is noted to be poor and "far below expectations" by 1922. Though attendance isn't noted for the last April meeting, it likely wasn't great given bad weather. They had expected record crowds, so it was likely this that put the nail in the coffin.

The site is now an industrial estate, with no visible remains.