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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Over 180 days of racing
9 Yorkshire racecourses to experience
Works out at about £2 per race meeting
Even more value with a joint pass
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Ripon Ready for 125th Anniversary Season
Remarkably Mr Wells’ Great Great Grandfather, William Wells was inaugural Chairman of Ripon Race Company Ltd at inception in 1899, when the racecourse moved to its current site. Andrew follows in his footsteps as well as those of his Great Grandfather, Arthur Wells, who was also Chairman of the Racecourse at the time of WWI. […]
BUMPER TURNOUT FOR ARC MIDDLEHAM OPEN DAY ON GOOD FRIDAY
Middleham’s racing community united once more to provide behind-the-scenes access to seven local training yards for this annual event, which raises vital funds for organisers Racing Welfare. Ticketholders were able to meet their favourite racehorses at home in their stables, chat to the trainers and staff who look after them and enjoy talks and demonstrations, […]
The Good Racing Company Announce A New Racing Club To Raise Vital Funds For Injured Jockey Graham Lee
The Good Racing Co has today announced the creation of a new racing club designed to raise funds for injured jockey Graham Lee. Graham had a terrible accident when he became unseated at Newcastle in November last year. He suffered an unstable cervical fracture causing damage to his spinal cord resulting in life changing injuries. […]
Two Divisions Kick Off The Go Racing In Yorkshire Future Stars Apprentice Series
Bustaam wins Division 1 of the William Hill NRMB On The Grand National Apprentice Handicap, round 1 of the Go Racing In Yorkshire Future Stars Apprentice Series, supported by White Rose Saddlery. Picture credit: Nigel Kirby Photography Following a winter of incessant rain, the opening meeting was staged on ground that was described as soft, […]
York Racecourse and Juddmonte announce record prize fund for the Juddmonte International
This is a 25% increase in value, cementing it as the richest race ever run on the Knavesmire, as well as being the joint most valuable all-age contest staged on a racecourse-owned fixture, in Britain. In 2023, the Juddmonte International retained its position as one of the top ten races in the world, having […]
EASTER FAMILY DAY MARKS THE START OF THE FLAT AT CATTERICK RACES
Under 18’s race free at all Catterick’s fixtures, but on four family days, and throughout the summer holidays, there’s more than just the racing action in store for the next generation of racing fans. On Wednesday 3 April, families can enjoy Easter themed fun alongside the racing action, including ‘Easter Egg in a Bucket’ and […]
CATTERICK’S 2023/24 NATIONAL HUNT SEASON CONCLUDES WITH COUNTRYSIDE LADIES’ DAY
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! […]
REMY WINS AWARD FOR HIS COMMUNITY WORK
The Sir Peter O’Sullevan Charitable trust Retraining of Racehorses Community Impact Award, as voted for by the public, was presented to Kevin and Pam Atkinson of New Beginnings at a ceremony in Newmarket. A Group One winner for Robert Cowell in his racing days, the retired star was back in the headlines after another busy […]
Yorkshire Beacon supports NHS Trusts with Bowel Cancer Awareness Racedays
Working with NHS Trust’s local to each racecourse, a team will be on hand to promote the benefits of the bowel cancer screening programme, a national campaign which aims to increase uptake of the home testing kit to ensure more people are diagnosed with bowel cancer at the earliest stage, when they’re nine times more […]
Twelve Months of Giving with New Beginnings
In 2023, Pontefract Racecourse announced that former racehorse and New Beginnings resident, Nearly Caught (affectionately known as Nico), was to become their first Racehorse Ambassador. Earning just under £350,000 in prize money, Nearly Caught was a strong stayer who competed over marathon trips all around Europe. During his career, Nearly Caught was no stranger to […]
Rob and Lindsey Burrow become patrons of The Good Racing Company as they receive a further two donations of £7,777
The Good Racing Company was formed in October 2020 by entrepreneur and racing enthusiast Phil Hawthorne as an innovative way to fundraise for Rob Burrow after the former Leeds Rhinos star announced he was living with MND. To date it has raised over £185,554 for Rob and MND charities through selling memberships to the Rob […]
TICKETS ON SALE FOR ARC MIDDLEHAM OPEN DAY
Tickets for this family friendly event are on sale now, with seven trainers already confirmed to be opening their stables in the morning. Visitors will be able to meet their favourite equine athletes, chat to the trainers and dedicated staff who look after them before enjoying an afternoon of activities on Middleham’s Low Moor. The […]
BACK-TO-BACK – BEVERLEY RACECOURSE CONFIRMED IN TOP 10 RACECOURSES FOR RACEDAY EXPERIENCE 2023 – NOW TWO YEARS RUNNING!
The industry scheme known as the Quality Assured Racecourse scheme was established in 2013 with the aim to objectively assess raceday experience from the perspective of customers. Each racecourse in the UK is visited by a trained assessor from LiveTourism. The assessment analyses all touchpoints of the customer experience including pre-raceday information, the on-course experience […]
Autism Friendly Racedays at Pontefract
Bobby Beevers, Chair and Founder of Autism in Racing is delighted to get more Autism Friendly racedays in the calendar and commented: “I think it’s absolutely amazing that Pontefract are making all their fixtures Autism-Friendly. Huge well done to Richard, Norman and the team for making it happen. Autism in Racing and Pontefract Racecourse have […]
JUMP-START 2024 AT CATTERICK RACES
The ever-popular New Year’s Day meeting is the first fixture of the 2024 Yorkshire racing calendar and is one of the feature race days at the North Yorkshire track. A six-race card is scheduled, with the first race at 12.45pm and the last race at 3.39pm. The gates will be open to the public from […]