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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.
Appreciation for the best turned out contesters 💅🏼
Mar 24
Ride a finish with @tombellamy22 & @tris_durrell
Watching the finish from the Dine & View restaurant 😍
Mar 23
Less than one week to go until our Wear A Hat Day in support of Brain Tumour Research and Yorkshire`s Brain Tumour Charity!
This is the final jump racing of the season, with flat racing returning in April and June.
Don’t miss your last chance to experience the thrill, support an amazing cause, and celebrate in hat-tastic style
Mar 23
Jumps racing making us feel alive ☀️
6 days till we race again - join us on 27th March
Mar 21
We’ve teamed up with Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity who host Flat Cap Fridays throughout March, so of course we had to name ours Flat Cap Course Walk 💙
We welcomed the public to join us for a change to experience the racecourse but also to discuss their personal or indirect connections to brain tumour’s 🗣️
Thank you to all who joined us to raise money for @yorkshirebtc
Mar 20
Wear a Hat Day!🎩
Join us on Friday, 27th March 2026 and support @brain_tumour_research and @yorkshirebtc
Wear any hat you like, and those that take our fancy could win spot prizes! ✨
Plus, enjoy a thrilling seven-race jump card, the final one of the season.
Book your tickets today: link in bio!
#WetherbyRaces #YorkshireRacing #YorkshireEvents #WearAHatDay #BrainTumourResearch #Yorkshire’sBrainTumourCharity
Mar 19
The Grey Man getting the post race treatment he deserves 🚿
Mar 19
GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🎉
We’re giving ONE lucky person the chance to win a fabulous White Rose Bistro Package for Two on Ladies’ Day - Thursday 4th June, worth £140!
The prize includes:
- Premier Enclosure Admission
- Race Programme
- A table for the day in the White Rose Bistro
- Two courses from the À La Carte Menu
How to enter:
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Get ready for a fantastic day of racing, fine dining, and fun at Wetherby Racecourse!
Don’t be foolish, enter before 1st April for a chance to win. The winner will be notified on Thursday, 2nd April.
#WetherbyRaces #LadiesDay #WhiteRoseBistro #RaceDayGiveaway #GiveawayUK
Mar 18
You never know what’s going on in the weighing room… Olive may have uncovered the jockeys soft side 🐶🐾
Mar 18
The action over the jumps yesterday 👊
©️ @offphoto1
Mar 18
After the Cheltenham Festival, we thought it was only fitting to ask the jockeys what @tombellamy22 biggest catch is 😉
We’re not too sure how helpful his colleagues were though…
Mar 17
Every step helps raise vital awareness 💛
Come join us for our Flat Cap Course Walk & Brew, Friday 20th March!
Step onto the track at Wetherby, learn how our fences and hurdles are built, and discover the work that goes on behind the scenes to make racedays happen.
Afterwards, join us for a brew and a chat, all while supporting @yorkshirebtc
There’s no cost to attend, just donations on the day. Last year, this event and our Wear a Hat Raceday helped raise £7,000 for this incredible cause.
Then join us again on Friday, 27th March for Wear a Hat Raceday, the sillier the better! 🎩
Register your interest: info@wetherbyracing.co.uk or find out more: 🔗 in bio.
@racing_together
#WetherbyRaces #BrainTumourAwarenessMonth #YorkshireEvents #WetherbyRaceday
Mar 17
