Go Racing In Yorkshire
Yorkshire is synonymous with horse racing
With nine fabulous and varied 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.
Be part of the winning crowd, when you go racing in Yorkshire. From championship racing to more relaxed family days and everything in between, there is a race day to suit your mood or occasion.
Go Racing In Yorkshire is the marketing organisation of Yorkshire’s nine racecourses, working with them and independently to promote racing in our great county.
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ROGUE BEAR READY FOR HIS JOHN SMITH’S CUP TARGET
The four-year-old gelding, owned by The Rogues Gallery, finished third at Doncaster and Newbury in Class 2 handicaps and then went down by only a head when contesting the Paddy Power ‘I Love Steak’ Stakes handicap over this weekend’s course and mile-and-a-quarter distance at the Dante Festival. Newmarket-based Clover said: “I felt he was jolly […]
MORE THAN ONE IN FIVE YOUNG CITY DWELLERS IN YORKSHIRE AND THE HUMBER HAS NEVER SEEN A HORSE IN REAL LIFE
Coming into close contact with a horse is also something that many of those surveyed in the region have never experienced, or could not remember doing. Almost a quarter (23%) have never been physically close to a horse (within two metres) while over a quarter (27%) have never touched one. Across the UK, 34% of […]
CALCULAS A WELCOME ADDITION TO BEVERLEY CARD
The gelded son of Frankel was sent off a 50-1 chance for a mile-and-a-half handicap at the track on June 21, having shown very little promise in five previous starts for trainer Sara Ender. But once jockey Kieran Schofield allowed the free-running Calculas to move into the lead, the horse suddenly became revitalised. Schofield’s mount […]
Origins of the Thoroughbred
But a lesser know fact is where the modern-day thoroughbred originated – of course it was in Yorkshire! Charlotte Russell from Go Racing In Yorkshire said, “Racing is so prevalent in Yorkshire, but not many people are aware of its contribution to the origins of the modern-day thoroughbred. As a county with nine racecourses, two […]
Stable staff saddle up for charity race at Doncaster
One of the feature events of the week is the charity raceday taking place on Friday 1 July at Doncaster racecourse. The raceday plays host to the Betfair Clock Tower Cup, a charity race which sees 12 members of stable staff taking part and raising funds for Racing Welfare. Preparing to take on the challenge […]
Annual celebration of Racing Staff returns with a ‘thank you’ message at its heart
Central to this messaging is a competition encouraging industry staff to nominate a colleague that goes above and beyond in their role within the horseracing or Thoroughbred breeding industries. The videos will be judged by the Betfair podcast panel comprising Kevin Blake, Hugh Cahill, Tony Calvin and Vanessa Ryle, with the winning nominator and nominee […]
Nine-year-old racing fan appointed Racing Welfare ambassador after raising more than £12,500 in a trio of challenges
Having previously raised more than £9,000 through two sponsored runs, she upped the ante in 2022 with a triathlon challenge, which involved covering 194 miles – the equivalent distance of Aintree to Ascot – through running, cycling and swimming. She started her challenge during Cheltenham Festival in March and completed her final mile on Friday […]
EVERYONE’S TURF: EIGHT MUSIC NIGHTS IN YORKSHIRE WITH SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE AT OVER 400 HORSERACING FIXTURES THIS SUMMER
A day at the races is the ultimate day out as racegoers can experience top sporting action and amazing musical acts all at one price. Many of the fixtures are set to take place after evening racing during the week, providing a great chance to meet with friends after work in a fun outdoors atmosphere. […]
Sexton Lands A Second Win
The race over five furlongs was the first on the card, on a gloriously sunny afternoon and run on ground that was officially good to firm. It was open to jockeys who had not ridden more than 50 winners and all the participants were already on the scoreboard. The Grey Lass under Andrew Breslin was […]
MIDDLEHAM PARK AIM FOR MORE BEVERLEY JOY
Middleham savoured an evening to remember last week when their distinctive blue and orange silks returned to the Beverley winner’s enclosure three times. They are again well represented on Tuesday’s card, with the George Boughey-trained Absolute Queen first up in the Here Come The Girls EBF Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (2.15). Fairmac, trained by Mark and […]
Wedding outfit pays dividends as Lesley wins Redcar’s Best-Dressed Lady title
Lesley, from Redcar, bought the elegant matching Ted Baker jacket and dress, plus salmon fascinator, when daughter Becky got married eight weeks ago. “Friends persuaded me to enter the competition and it’s a big surprise to win. I suppose you could say I’ve got an awful lot of value out of this outfit!” laughed Lesley. […]
Family affair as Jo hits her century on Ladies’ Day at Redcar
And it could hardly have been easier as Grantley Hall, trained at Malton by Mick and David Easterby, cruised home in The racingtv.com/freetrial Restricted Novice Stakes. Jo said: “That’s for Grandad! He’s always given me a lot of support and it’s the perfect way to do it – especially on Ladies’ Day.” David Easterby added: […]
Under starter’s orders for the fashion stakes as Ladies’ Day returns to its normal slot at Redcar
Ladies’ Day couldn’t go ahead in 2020 due to the pandemic, and had to be postponed until a special ‘Ladies Night’ in August last year, when Lisa McArdle raced straight from a nightshift at a bread factory in Wakefield to land the title. However, one of the most popular days of Redcar’s season is back […]
COX AIMS TWO AT £100,000 SPRINT AT YORK
Harry Three looks to be Cox’s leading chance after a one-and-half length victory in a six-furlong handicap at Newmarket last month. Though Watchya also has a progressive profile, winning two of his last three races – including at Lingfield just over a fortnight ago. The pair are drawn on opposite sides of a 19-runner-field for […]
Racing With Pride rainbow silks to make turf debut at York Racecourse in celebration of Pride Month
With full support from Zim Baby’s owners the unique Silks have been transferred to Fosnic Racing from Racing With Pride specifically for this Friday’s race, which has been named in support and recognition of Pride Month and the LGBT+ community in horseracing. Furthermore, the sponsorship of the race has been generously donated to Racing With […]