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Racecourse Association Showcase Champions!


Experience a fantastic day out at one of Yorkshire’s most traditional racecourses and recently crowned champions at the Racecourse Association Showcase Awards.

You’ll get a warm, friendly, Yorkshire welcome at each of the 16 race meetings that Pontefract stage this summer. Whether it’s the glamour of Ladies day, one of the fabulous Friday night music nights or one of the three family Sundays, there is something for everyone.

With international superstars Sister Sledge performing on Disco Night and Flat Caps & Whippets forming part of the entertainment on the Sky Bet Sunday Series race meeting on Father’s Day in 2022, there are some exciting racedays ahead! With options to suit every budget and food for every palate, a day out at Pontefract is always a winner!

Pontefract stages five Listed Races during the season. The racecourse is in all probability the longest continuous track in the world staging Flat racing. The Marathon Handicap Stakes at the second meeting of the season is Britain’s longest handicap race on the Flat.
The first recorded meeting at Pontefract in the Racing Calendar took place in 1801, although there’s evidence to show that there was racing in the area as long ago as the Civil War. Racing at Pontefract was staged during the Second World War, with the course hosting four Lincoln Handicaps.

Pontefract Park Race Company Ltd., The Administration Office, Pontefract Racecourse, Park Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4QD
Tuesday April 2
Monday April 22
1:00 pm - 6:00 pm Pontefract Flat Race |
Wednesday May 1
Friday May 24
Monday June 10
4:00 pm - 10:00 pm Pontefract Flat Race |
Sunday June 23
Monday July 1
1:00 pm - 6:00 pm Pontefract Flat Race |
Tuesday July 9
1:00 pm - 6:00 pm Pontefract Flat Race |
Saturday July 20
Sunday July 28
Wednesday August 7
Sunday August 18
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Monday 22nd April OAP Free Day
Friday 24th May Music Night with Bjorn Again
Saturday 19th June Yorkshire Heritage Family Day
Monday 1st July The Art of Racing Raceday (Part 1)
Friday 19th July Beer Festival and Oasis Tribute band, Definitely Mightbe
Wednesday 7th August Ladies Day
Sunday 18th August Sky Bet Sunday Series Family Day
Thursday 19th September The Art of Racing Raceday (Part 2)