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Few events compare with the exciting spectacle of a day at the races and there is no better way to entertain clients, colleagues, family and friends than in the style and surroundings of a first-class Racecourse.
Experience the thrill and endurance of the Steeplechase or revel in the grace and speed of the Sprint, whichever raceday you attend you are guaranteed a fantastic day out!
4th April 2024
Following Inspection on Thursday 4th April, a decision has been made to abandon racing on Friday 5th April. Unfortunately, there has been insufficient improvement in the last 24 hours despite it being predominantly dry, and the ground remains waterlogged and with false ground in several areas. We have 12-15mm rain forecast for Thursday night / […]
13th November 2023
YORKSHIRE RESIDENTS URGED TO SIGN PETITION AGAINST GOVERNMENT PLANS WHICH COULD PUT THOUSANDS OF LOCAL JOBS AT RISK NOTE: The petition can be found here Yorkshire residents have been urged to sign a petition against Government proposals which could put thousands of jobs in the area at risk. Britain’s horseracing industry launched the petition calling on […]
25th September 2023
Yorkshire Beacon Programme Exceeds Expectations In Pilot Year The pilot year of the Yorkshire Beacon Programme has engaged nearly 4,000 people through its activities. Activity included racecourse-led events, such as Wetherby working with ‘Wetherby in Support of the Elderly’; Pontefract hosting local ‘Into The Sky Theatre Group’ for young adults with disabilities; Racing to School […]
5th September 2023
Hi Everyone, I can’t believe three months have passed and it’s time to update you all again on the progress of Wemyss Point, the first of Wetherby Racecourse’s official ambassadors as part of the Retraining of Racehorses ‘Horses for Courses’ scheme. When I wrote our first blog back in May, Wemyss was settling into his […]
31st July 2023
Caretaker / Cleaner / Janitor We are looking for the right person to take responsibility for the upkeep and presentation of all our facilities to ensure they are in top condition for the various racedays, conferences and events we host at Wetherby Racecourse. This is a newly enhanced role, and one we hope the successful […]
29th June 2023
Passport to Go Racing In Yorkshire It turns out you do need a passport to go racing in Yorkshire! But there will be no border checks, in fact this one could earn you the chance to race all year round in the county. As part of the Go Racing In Yorkshire Summer Festival, sponsored by […]
14th June 2023
PLEASE NOTE THIS VACANCY HAS NOW BEEN FILLED. Wetherby Racecourse has an exciting opportunity for a new Grounds Person to join our team. Set within 295 acres of Yorkshire countryside, Wetherby Racecourse has the huge benefit of a fantastic setting to accompany all our exciting race meetings and events. Racing has taken place on the […]
23rd May 2023
Racing’s national day of volunteering in support of local communities, the Racing Together Community Day, returns on Thursday 25 May 2023, when all those involved in the sport are invited to give their time to good causes. The Team at Wetherby wanted to offer some help to local charity WiSE – Wetherby in Support of […]
18th May 2023
After 48 years working at Wetherby, Ian Ward is entering the final furlong of his long and distinguished career working at the Racecourse, having announced his intention to retire at the end of this season. Ian started working on the groundstaff at Wetherby in 1975, under the tutelage of the then Head Groundsman, Cyril Frost, […]
10th May 2023
Hi Everyone, I hope you enjoy reading the first update of Wemyss Point, the first of Wetherby Racecourse’s official ambassadors as part of the Retraining of Racehorses ‘Horses for Courses’ project. By way of introduction, I am Beth Hutchinson, the person lucky enough to have shared Wemyss’ first and second careers, I am truly grateful […]
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