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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.
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 🤝🏼
Nov 17
And the best turned out award goes too… 🥁
Nov 16
@boylesports Peaky Cap & Pearls Raceday, complete ✅
Nov 15
BEFORE VS AFTER is looking a little unfair… @richiemclernon86 did you even ride the race?! 🛁☔️🏇🏿
Nov 15
Will you be joining us for racing tomorrow? 👀
The action continues TOMORROW at our BOYLESports Peak Cap and Pearls Raceday 🙌
Get your tickets before it`s too late via our website.
Nov 14
100 years ago THIS WEEK🗞️
We`re digging through the archives ahead of our BOYLESports Peak Cap and Pearls Raceday and we have come across these old style newspapers from the 1900`s!
You can embrace your inner Peaky Blinder this weekend - Saturday 15 November. Tickets available via our website 🏇🥂
Nov 13
The smile on Djelo’s grooms face says it all ☺️
Nov 11
There`s only 1 week to go until our BOYLESports Peak Cap and Pearl Raceday 🙌
We want to see YOUR Peaky Blinders inspired outfits. Dress up and enjoy the racing 🏇
Saturday 15 November - tickets available via our website.
Nov 8
The vibes were immaculate at our @bet365 Charlie Hall meeting… good job we race again soon 😉
BOYLESports Peaky Cap & Pearls Raceday - Saturday 15th November
#wetherbyraces #daysoutyorkshire #racing #racecourse #jumpsracing
Nov 6
From peak caps to flapper dresses and pearls… It’s your chance to join in true Peaky Blinders style! 🐎🥂
Make it a day out with friends and embrace the glamour of the era.
Saturday 15th November | @boylesports Sports Peak Cap & Pearls Raceday
Gates open: 10:00 am
Nov 5
