Go Racing In Yorkshire
The Best Day Out
Racing is a great day out for the whole family and with nine fabulous racecourses spread across the county, from Beverley in the east to Wetherby and Pontefract in the west, Doncaster in the south to Redcar via Ripon, Thirsk and Catterick in the North and with York the jewel in the crown, there is nowhere in Britain to match Yorkshire for horse racing whether it is on the Flat or over jumps.
Add to the mix a multitude of successful trainers and a long list of jockeys, riding at the top of their game, first-class facilities at Jack Berry House, the rehabilitation centre for jockeys and stable staff, and the National Horse racing College, which is the first step for many joining the racing industry and facilitating the ongoing development and progression of those already involved, then it is clear to see why winners come from Yorkshire.
Dress up in your finery for the Ladies Days, enjoy the more relaxed atmosphere of family days or see your favourite bands at one of the many music nights. There are racedays to suit every mood and budget. Accompanied under 18’s can visit all race meetings for free, making horseracing the best value day out for a family.
Boasting excellent facilities and delicious catering options, there are a wealth of opportunities for business and corporate events at the races. We really have got it all in Yorkshire.
Tickets for all meetings can be purchased via the fixtures page on our website.
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York Racecourse confirmed as the new venue for Group Three Criterion
Forming the centrepiece of a Premier Raceday shown on ITV, the new race for York will have a £100,000 purse meaning that forty-two races will have at least a six-figure reward for connections, over the now eighteen-day season. Staged over seven furlongs, it will offer a development pathway to latest Group One at York, the […]
YORK RACECOURSE DELIGHTED AT GROUP ONE UPGRADE FOR THE SKY BET CITY OF YORK STAKES
The upgrade was agreed at the annual meeting of the European Pattern Committee, after the consistent investment in prize money by the York Race Committee and partners, Sky Bet, had drawn top-quality contenders and so established the credentials of the race. Staged over seven furlongs on the final day of the Sky Bet Ebor Festival […]
Catterick Racecourse’s 2024/25 National Hunt Season Ends in Style
Alongside the six-race card, racegoers will be invited to take part in fashion competitions including Best Dressed Lady and Best Accessory. Catterick’s racegoers are encouraged to dress for the weather during the National Hunt season and, as a result, the judges will be looking for Countryside inspired outfits with both style and practicality important factors! […]
Pontefract Weighing Room Celebrated with Design Award
The construction of the new Weighing Room was a significant project undertaken by the racecourse and completed on-time to a tight deadline, with work commencing following the final race meeting of 2023 and being operational by the first race meeting of 2024. The previous Weighing Room in the Main Stand had to be completely stripped […]
British racecourses unite to increase funding for the aftercare of former racehorses through Retraining of Racehorses
The funding boost will directly contribute to RoR’s efforts as the lead organisation in aftercare for the British racing industry. With the support of these increased contributions, RoR is poised to meet the ambitious goals outlined in the RoR Strategy 2024-2026, ensuring the continued success and welfare of former racehorses as they transition to new […]
York Racecourse’s flagship Juddmonte International rated Longines World’s Best Horserace 2024
The Juddmonte International was officially recognised as the Longines World’s Best Horserace during the prestigious Longines World Racing Awards, which was hosted by the global racing body, The International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) at The Savoy in London on Tuesday 21st January 2025. The title honours the best rated race of the 100 highest-rated […]
LEADING BRITISH RACECOURSES AGREE NEW LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIP WITH UK TOTE
Britbet Racing LLP (“Britbet”), a partnership of 55 British racecourses, has today announced an extended commitment from its racecourse partners for the continued delivery of their oncourse pool betting service. A key element to this commitment from racecourses comes from Britbet renewing a long-term partnership with the UK Tote Group that will deliver liquidity from […]
Catterick Racecourse Welcomes Festive Visitors to Jump into 2025 with New Year’s Day Racing
The New Year’s Day meeting is particularly special, marking the first fixture of the 2025 Yorkshire racing calendar and one of the feature race days at the North Yorkshire track. This year’s event will showcase a six-race card, with the first race at 12:45pm and the final race at 3:39pm. Gates will open to the […]
Speech to the 253rd Gimcrack Speech by Conor Grant
I have had the privilege of living in York for 13 years and have long sought the elusive Yorkshire adoption status. I have been told the required papers can only be approved after 15 years but Nicholas Wrigley kindly informed me earlier tonight that if I do not make a spectacular mess of this speech, […]
GET INTO THE FESTIVE SPIRIT AT CATTERICK RACES
The festivities begin with Christmas at Catterick, when the Christmas lights will be up, and the course will welcome the choir from Le Cateau Primary School in Catterick Garrison to sing Christmas carols for racegoers ahead of the first race. The Injured Jockey’s Fund will also be at the course with a selection of Christmas […]
Yorkshire Racing Success Celebrated At Annual Awards Lunch
Tim Easterby and Brian Hughes are old hands at receiving the awards for leading flat trainer and leading jump jockey, respectively, while Callum Rodriguez, a former Go Racing In Yorkshire Future Stars Apprentice Champion, was the leading flat jockey in Yorkshire. Donlad McCain took the honours for the leading jump trainer in the county. On […]
Double Header at Doncaster
A lovely Autumn raceday welcomed a good turnout of racegoers, who had arrived to witness the final day of the flat turf season, rounding events off with the feature race, the November Handicap. It was however an early start with an 11.45 off time for the first race and the ground was officially described as […]
York Racecourse Named RCA Showcase Champion Racecourse for 2024
At the gala ceremony held at Edinburgh’s Signet Library, York became just the third racecourse to hold the accolade of being a multiple Champion alongside Ascot and Aintree. Centred around the new Bustardthorpe Development, the independent judging panel for the Showcase Awards were suitably wowed by the excellence and innovation on show at York throughout […]
FORMER JOCKEY NOW THRIVING IN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY WINS TOP CAREER PRIZE
After his riding career, Sam continued to work in racing for a number of years before deciding to pursue a second career in construction and now works as a site agent based in Yorkshire. Welton has liaised continually with JETS (Jockeys Education & Training Scheme) over the past ten years who supported him in gaining […]
VIRGIN BET AND PRESENTING STAR NATALIE PIKE BRING ‘WOMEN’S DAY’ TO DONCASTER RACECOURSE
The day will serve as a platform to celebrate women in racing, making it the latest effort in Virgin Bet’s long line of social impact initiatives to help create a more inclusive environment. Building on the success of the inaugural Women’s Day at Ayr Racecourse last season, this celebration aims to further highlight and honour […]