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Discover the Heart of Horse Racing
Wetherby Racecourse is a premier destination for horse racing enthusiasts, where the thrilling thunder of hooves, the elegance of the powerful thoroughbred, and the excitement of competition come together in a grand spectacle.
The Racecourse
Our racecourse features a meticulously maintained left-handed racing track which is a little under 1 mile 4 furlongs around, mostly flat but with a slight incline in the home straight and to the winning post and a downhill run to the back-straight.
There are nine Steeplechase fences, four in the home straight and five down the back straight. The Hurdles’ course has six flights of hurdles, three in each straight. Flat races are run on the hurdles’ course, with a home straight of about half a mile.
Wetherby commence their Jump Season in mid-October, with the Opening Meeting followed very swiftly just two-weeks later by the two-day Charlie Hall Meeting, currently sponsored by bet365, which features the £100,000 Charlie Hall Steeplechase. Another highlight in the Wetherby fixture list is the two-day Yorkshire Christmas Meeting, sponsored by William Hill, which takes place on Boxing Day and 27th December. Jump racing continues into the New Year and Spring, coming to a close before Wetherby’s first Flat Meeting of the season which takes place on the Sunday Family Day fixture at the end of April. Wetherby will then race over the flat into June when the season ends.
We have been racing on our current site since 1891!
Horse racing in Wetherby first took place in an ‘organised’ fashion on land that is now the site of Wetherby Golf Club. In Easter 1891, racing was moved to land leased from Captain Montagu at Ingmanthorpe Hall, the site of the Racecourse today.
The Wetherby Steeplechase Committee Ltd was formed in 1920 and the company purchased the freehold of the Racecourse in 1953.
Flat racing began at Wetherby in 2015, which up to that point had been winter jump racing only.
Our Facilities
At Wetherby Racecourse, we are committed to making your visit comfortable and enjoyable. We offer a range of amenities, including:
- Grandstands with panoramic views of the racetrack.
- Luxury suites for an exclusive race day experience.
- A variety of dining options, from casual to gourmet, to satisfy your culinary cravings.
- A range of bars, serving hot and cold drinks, guaranteed to whet your whistle.
- Betting kiosks and shops with knowledgeable staff to help you navigate the world of wagering.
- A family-friendly atmosphere with activities for all ages, making it a perfect day out for the whole family.
Racing Industry
Our Racing Colleagues
We work closely with the following organisations and authorities from within the Horseracing Industry.
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The British Horseracing Authority or BHA are the official governing body of British Horseracing.
The Racecourse Association or RCA are the trade association for the 59 Racecourses in Britain.
Great British Racing is the sport’s official marketing body, working with all of racing’s stakeholders.
Under contract to the 59 British racecourses, RBC is responsible for the administration of racecourse bookmakers and the conduct of on-course betting.
Looking back to our last meeting, we’re appreciating the stable staff turning out their horses beautifully 🫶🏼
Dec 10
The festive fun doesn’t stop after Christmas Day at Wetherby… 🎄🐎
Join us for the @williamhill Yorkshire Christmas Meeting on 26th & 27th December, when our racecourse transforms into a winter wonderland of jump racing, circus-themed entertainment, festive food and family fun.
Picture this: mulled wine in hand, laughter from the kids at the circus workshops, the thunder of hooves down the home straight - all set in that unmistakable Yorkshire atmosphere.
It’s the perfect post-Christmas day out with family, friends or workmates.
Book in advance for the best value and get a FREE racecard with every ticket.
Let’s make this Christmas one to remember - we’ll see you at Wetherby! 🎅✨
#WetherbyRaces #ChristmasAtTheRaces #YorkshireDaysOut #FamilyFun #FestiveRacing #WilliamHillChristmasMeeting
Dec 9
A wrap up of our Christmas Beer Festival Meeting 🎄
It`s not long now till one of our most popular meetings of the season! The William Hill Yorkshire Christmas Meeting. 26-27 December - we will see you there 🔥
Photo Credit - @offphoto1
Dec 8
We’re in the mood for Christmas at Wetherby… what’s your favourite Quality Street 🍬🎄🎅🏽
Dec 8
As always, we love to show all the hard work stable staff put into turning their horses out ✨
Here were the 6 winners from our Community Raceday on Wednesday 26th November 🤍
Nov 27
A wrap on the November meetings here at Wetherby so we`re jumping into December 🏋️♀️🏇
Beer Festival Meeting pending - Saturday 6th December. Get your tickets via our website!
Photo credits - @offphoto1
Nov 27
This afternoon, we’re giving back to our local and racing community with an exciting day of jump racing action 🏇
We’re proud to be welcoming @wetherbyinsupportoftheelderly, a brilliant local initiative that helps older residents stay active, independent, and connected. Also with us today are @racingwelfare and @racingtoschool.
Our Community Raceday is all about celebrating and supporting those who make Wetherby such a special place @racing_together.
#WetherbyRaces #CommunityRaceday #WetherbyInSupport #Community #RacingTogether
Nov 26
This view is almost BACK! 🚀
Don`t forget to buy your tickets for our Community Raceday | Wednesday 26 November - get your tickets via our website
Nov 23
Sean’s got a lot of spring in his step 🪜
Nov 19
The parade ring is the stable staff’s time to shine, as they showcase their plaiting skills in the competition to win Best Turned Out 🏆
Wetherby aren’t shy of some beautifully turned out horses 🤍
Nov 17
⭐️ Raceday Photo Favourites ⭐️
Thank you to all those who attended our Peakcap & Pearls Raceday, it was great to see how many people dressed up and embraced their inner Peaky Blinders 🤝🏼
Photo credits - @offphoto1
Nov 17
