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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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 […]
Morandi Second Goes One Better
Both Sean Dylan Bowen, who was leading the charge and Joe Leavy, who went into the day three behind, were engaged at the North Yorkshire track and their first mounts of the day came in the second race. Coincidentally, both riders had won and come second in the two divisions of the apprentice series on […]
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 […]