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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On The River Cruises To Victory
18 runners went to post for the seven-furlong race, on an afternoon that had all the highlights of an Autumn day. There was warmth in the sun and the turning leaves left a golden hue on the Knavesmire, however heavy rain in the run up to the meeting had turned the going to soft. Another […]
CLOVER HAT-TRICK SEEKER GOES FOR GOLD AT YORK
The £70,000 Listed race, staged over six furlongs, is one of the highlights of a seven-race card on what is the final afternoon’s racing of the season on the Knavesmire. Trained by Tom Clover Invictus Gold will line up in the 1.30 curtain-raiser with glowing credentials after back-to-back victories at Southwell and Newmarket. The latter […]
BALDING’S BID TO ADD SHOESHINE TO GLORIOUS 2024 AT YORK
Kingsclere trainer Balding has enjoyed a season of success, not least on the Knavesmire, where he has already posted nine victories. That has him three clear of his friend Beckett and just the two above David O’Meara, ahead of York’s final meeting of the year, staged this Friday and Saturday. The trainer that finishes with the most […]
MENUISIER BELIEVES YORK IS WHERE MASTER BUILDER CAN PROGRESS FROM SURE FOUNDATIONS
The three-year-old currently heads the market for the William Hill Finale Heritage Handicap, staged over a mile and three-quarters of the Knavesmire. The lightly-raced Master Builder showed he is on an upward curve with a two and a quarter length victory for jockey William Buick, in a similarly valuable Class 2 race at Haydock a […]
Go Racing In Yorkshire Best Dressed Winner Revealed
“It’s an absolute honour to have won,” said Jess. Following the completion of Ladies’ Days across Yorkshire’s nine racecourses, the final went to a public vote and Jessica was the finalist with the most votes. Jessica wins a ‘Country Getaway’, with a two night stay in a luxury shepherds hut, a Land Rover vehicle for […]
WILLIAM HILL CATTERICK DASH LEADS SATURDAY ACTION AHEAD OF FLAT FINALE
An earlier start to proceedings means that gates will open to the public from 10am, with the first race scheduled to take place at 11am. However, the racecourse will be staying open into the afternoon, until approximately 5pm, to allow racegoers to enjoy the live coverage of Champions Day from Ascot on the big screens […]
Anthea Leigh Joins Judging Panel For 2025 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards
A successful former jockey whose career highlight came when winning the Topham Trophy at Aintree aboard JJ Henry in 1991, Anthea has vast experience of British racing and the people on who the industry depends. Now Racing Manager and Raceday Clerk of the Course at York Racecourse following a 14-year stint at the helm of […]
Training Company Sponsors Race On Redcar’s Big Day To Showcase Stable Staff Apprenticeship
Empentis Training Solutions recently launched a new apprenticeship for stable staff, with former jockey Rhona Pindar recruited to deliver the training. Now, the Empentis – Training Equine Staff Handicap is to be run for the first time, just ahead of Redcar’s richest race, the William Hill Two-Year-Old Trophy, this Saturday (October 5). Rhona (pictured) joined […]
RCA Showcase Awards 2024—Finalists Announced
The RCA Showcase Awards invite all British racecourses to submit entries across eight core categories chosen to reflect all aspects of racecourse operations with particular emphasis on customer experience. In addition, two public-voted awards allow racegoers to have their say: the Racing Post Readers’ Award and Owners’ Racecourse of the Year (in collaboration with the […]
2024 Racecourse Groundstaff Awards Winners Announced
Sponsored by Agrovista Amenity, DLF Seeds & Science and Duralock the award winners were decided by an industry panel comprised of representatives from the Professional Jockeys Association (PJA), British Horseracing Authority (BHA) and National Trainers Federation (NTF). The winners and runners up across the three racecourse categories are as follows: Flat winner—York Racecourse Jump winner—Aintree […]
STARS OF THE TURF RAISE FUNDS FOR RACING WELFARE AT THE ARC MALTON OPEN DAY 2024
On Sunday 8th September, more than a thousand visitors attended the ARC Malton Open Day, which was organised by the charity Racing Welfare. The event saw trainers in Malton and surrounding areas opening their yards to give visitors behind-the-scenes access to their horses and training facilities. Racing Welfare partnered with York Racecourse again this year, […]
Wetherby Racecourse trio take on Great North Run for Spinal Research
General Manager Michelle Campbell, Catering Manager Sara Martin and Hospitality Coordinator Maddy Clarke are hoping to raise £5,000 by completing the world’s biggest half marathon course on Sunday. Michelle, 56, from Ripon said: “Wetherby Racecourse have worked with Spinal Research for over 34 years on our annual ‘Northern Charity Raceday’ which was started by Rachel […]
YORK RACECOURSE WELCOMES THE ROYAL PATRON AS THE SKY BET EBOR FESTIVAL DRAWS TO A MEMORABLE CONCLUSION
Later in the afternoon, the Royal Patron of York Racecourse presented the trophy to the connections of Magical Zoe, the winning horse in the £500,000 Sky Bet Ebor.
YORK-BOUND SO MAJESTIC TO GIVE MCGIVERN FIRST-EVER GROUP 1 RUNNER
Almost a year ago, Live In The Dream caused a 28/1 surprise in the £500,000 Group 1. Now McGivern is targeting the same race with So Majestic, an 80/1 shot with Sky Bet, title sponsors of the four-day Ebor Festival. McGivern owns and trains the 90-rated four-year-old filly, whose best piece of form was a […]
Nominations open for the Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards, sponsored by Godolphin
Nominations have opened today for the 2025 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards (TIEA), sponsored by Godolphin. Now in its 21st year, the awards is an opportunity to recognise and reward the exceptional individuals who care for our horses, support our people and make a positive difference in our local communities. This industry-wide celebration of racing’s workforce sees […]