There’s plenty of exciting sporting action coming up over the next few weeks but surely nothing is more thrilling than Ripon’s FREE FRIDAY NIGHT RACING on Friday, 6th May.
Yorkshire’s multiple award winning racecourse is gearing up for a landmark FREE evening of racing as they invite racegoers old and new and of all ages and regions to enjoy their first FREE entry race meeting.
They are literarily opening their Paddock and Course turnstile gates to the public for free with no hidden terms or catches! Ripon want to embrace the nation’s love for the sport and override the often stereotypical view that racing is for an elite group or isn’t suitable for families. Ripon very much fly’s the flag as a family friendly venue with free admission for accompanied u18’s all year round.
James Hutchinson, Managing Director and Clerk of the Course said:
“Racing can be anything you want it to be! A relaxed picnic day with family or friends, a special day out to celebrate an occasion or come with tenner in your back pocket for a few races. It really is a great day out and can be whatever you make it to be a great experience for all to enjoy”
“Whether you’re a seasoned racegoer or have never been, we’re encouraging everyone to come and join the party”
If the FREE entry isn’t enough of a reason to go along, you can pre-register on their website to be in with a chance of winning free entry to the rest of the season too.
The gates on Friday open at 3.55pm with the first of seven rates starting at 5.55pm – the free entry also gives first time racegoers the opportunity come along after a long week of work and start the weekend early! FREE entry will be available all evening, with live music on the bandstand for those who will be arriving late after work.
Ripon who are only three meetings into their summer racing season, are not new to unique and whacky initiatives. They are well known for their big crowd Saturday’s and family fun days alongside offering some of Yorkshire’s most competitive flat turf racing.
They hold their ‘Traditional Family Day’ later in the month on Sunday, 15th May when they offer FREE admission and children’s entertainment for accompanied u18’s to encourage families to enjoy the second highest attended sport for families in the UK.
There are not many sports that allow families the option to bring their own picnic, offer free entry and provide additional kids entrainment for under 18’s.
So come and see what all the fuss is about and see what Yorkshire racing has to offer.
You can keep up to date with all the latest news and offers from the course on their social media pages, or by visiting their website.