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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.
Congratulations to Paula Dewsbury who rode SPIRIT GENIE to victory in our @britishhorse Charity Race 🏇🏿
All 8 riders have collectively raised over £15,000 for charity. A huge well done to all involved ☺️
Oct 31
There is only one sleep to go until our Bet365 Charlie Hall Meeting 🎉
Wrap up warm, and get ready for a fantastic weekend of racing featuring not one but TWO grade 2 races 🏇💨
Get your tickets quick via our website
Oct 30
We’re getting spooky at Wetherby ahead of the @bet365 Charlie Hall Meeting 🎃👻
Have you got your tickets? 31 October - 1 November 🎫
Oct 28
This year’s bet365 Charlie Hall Meeting - Day One falls on Halloween, and we’ve got a few spooky surprises waiting around the course… so beware! 🕷️✨
Come dressed however you like - pumpkin, ghost, dead bride, or just your racing best - it’s all part of the fun.
Keep an eye out for kids’ crafts and a little trick-or-treat fun, making it the perfect family day out alongside top-class Jump Racing. 🏇
Who’s ready for some racing thrills and ghostly chills?
Grab your tickets now: link in bio.
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Oct 22
The wait is almost over… The Bet365 Charlie Hall weekend Meeting is nearly here! 🎉
Join us at Wetherby for a fantastic afternoon of jump racing, atmosphere, and excitement as we kick off one of the highlights of our season.
🗓️ 31st October - 1st November
🎟 Find out more & grab your tickets: link in bio.
Who’s joining us? Let us know in the comments…
#WetherbyRaces #WetherbyRacesBet365CharlieHall #WetherbyRacecourse #CharlieHall #Bet365 #CharlieHallWeekend
Oct 20
What a day! ✨
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the Opening Meeting of the 2025/26 Jump Season - you helped make it such a special start to the season. 🏇🎉
We were proud to support @spinalresearch once again for their 35th annual Northern Charity Raceday - an incredible cause at the heart of the event.
Here’s to an exciting season ahead… we can’t wait to welcome you back to Wetherby very soon!
#WetherbyRaces #WetherbyRacesOpeningMeeting #WetherbyRacecourse #SaffronCresswell #SpinalResearch
Oct 17
Thank you to @boylesports who sponsored our first race yesterday 🏇 The Opening Meeting was a great success and we look forward to welcoming Boyle Sports back again on Saturday 15th November for the @boylesports Peak Cap & Pearls Raceday!
Oct 16
🎉 Today’s the Day! 🎉
Jump Racing is BACK at Wetherby - the Opening Meeting of the 2025/26 Jump Season starts this afternoon!
We’re proud to once again support Spinal Research for their 35th annual Northern Charity Raceday 💙
📅 Gates open: 11:15 am
🏁 First race: 1:43 pm
🏆 Last race: 4:50 pm
Tickets available at the gate (card payments only).
We can’t wait to welcome you - let’s start the season in style!
#WetherbyRaces #WetherbyRacesOpeningMeeting #WetherbyRacecourse #RacesInWestYorkshire #Racecourse #SpinalResearch
Oct 15
Just 2 days to go…
The excitement is building as Jump Racing returns to Wetherby this Wednesday, 15th October.
🏇 First race: 1:43 pm
🎟 General Admission sales close 9:30 am on the day (card only at turnstiles).
See you at the races! 🎉
#WetherbyRaces #WetherbyRacecourse #RacesInWestYorkshire #Racecourse #SpinalResearch
Oct 13
Our team is prepared and ready to welcome you back for the first meeting of the season. 🏇
We’re proud to begin with our Opening Meeting supporting @spinalresearch, an event that means a great deal to us. 💙
Will you be joining us at Wetherby to start the season? We look forward to seeing you there.
#WetherbyRaces #WetherbyRacecourse #WetherbyRacecourseTeam #RacesInWestYorkshire #Racecourse #SpinalResearch
Oct 10
Only 1 week to go until the bell rings in our Parade Ring once again!! 📅
The Opening Meeting is the perfect start to the season - thrilling racing, a great atmosphere, and supporting an incredible cause, @spinalresearch.
🎟 Advance tickets available until Monday 13th October at 11:59pm.
Don’t miss it: link in bio!
#WetherbyRaces #WetherbyRacecourse #RacesInWestYorkshire #Racecourse #SpinalResearch
Oct 8
On Wednesday, 15th October, we open our 2025/26 Jump Season with a day that means so much to us - The Opening Meeting supporting @spinalresearch 💙
Jump racing is the Original Extreme Sport - full of thrill, passion, and bravery - but with it comes risk. Sadly, spinal cord injuries are a reality faced by some jockeys and riders, changing lives in an instant.
That’s why this day matters. Together with Spinal Research, the UK’s leading charity funding groundbreaking medical research, we’re helping raise vital awareness and funds to bring hope to those living with paralysis. Every ticket sold, every cheer trackside, plays a part in moving closer to life-changing treatments.
Join us for a powerful day of racing, community, and purpose 🏇✨
Get your tickets here: link in bio.
#WetherbyRaces #WetherbyRacesOpeningMeeting #WetherbyRacecourse #SpinalResearch
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