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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 Acquaintances
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.
🎟️ TICKETS ON SALE 🎟️
Tickets for our October and November fixtures are now live on our website! Book in advance to secure the best price and remember, all tickets booked in advance receive a complimentary racecard on the day 📖
Book Now - Link in bio
Jul 1
Set your alarms! ⏰🎟️Tickets go on sale tomorrow at 10am for our October and November racedays!
🏇 Wednesday 15th October - The Opening Meeting supporting @spinalresearch
🏇 Friday 31st October - The @bet365 Meeting Day One
🏇 Saturday 1st November - The @bet365 Meeting Day Two, featuring the Charlie Hall Chase
🏇 Saturday 15th November - The Peak Cap & Pearls Raceday
🏇 Wednesday 26th November - Community Raceday
Make sure you don`t miss out on the action - book in advance to secure our BEST ticket prices.
Jun 30
It`s not long until tickets go on sale for the start of our 2025/26 Season.
If you still haven`t decided what fixture you will attend on, what are you waiting for! 🏇 Visit our website to see our upcoming fixture highlights - link in bio
Jun 29
The racing industry is coming together to celebrate the people that make racing happen. If you attend as an owner at Wetherby, Elissa and Rachel will welcome you to the course for the start of a fantastic days racing!
@racingwelfare #RacingStaffWeek #RSW2025
Jun 26
We are supporting #RacingStaffWeek. Behind every raceday there is a huge team of individuals working hard. Our security team are one of the biggest on a raceday and we couldn`t do what we do without them.
@racingwelfare | @constantsecurityltd
#RSW2025 #WeAreRacing
Jun 25
Wetherby Racecourse is proud to be supporting @racingwelfare and #RacingStaffWeek celebrating the workforce behind British racing. Our turnstile staff are one of the first faces you see when you visit the Racecourse and will always welcome you with a warm smile 👋😊
#WeAreRacing #RSW2025
Jun 24
🥂 Ladies Evening Hospitality 🥂
Why not celebrate Ladies Evening in style? We still have availability in our White Rose Bistro, Dine & View Suite and Private Suites on Monday 2nd June.
🏇 First Race - 6.30pm | Last Race - 9.00pm
For details on our packages and to book click the link in our bio 🔗
May 20
NO CAR BOOT - Sunday 18th May
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Please note, due to another large event taking place, there will be no car boot sale on Sunday 18th May 🚗
May 16
🐝 Bees 🐝
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We now have four hives at the Racecourse! The bees have been busy and we are hoping for some delicious honey soon! 🍯
May 15
We`re supporting #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek. Did you know that @racingwelfare are available for 24/7 support for those working in or retired from the horseracing industry by calling 0800 6300 443 or by downloading the Racing Welfare app. #AlwaysThere
May 14
We had a lovely day on Wednesday volunteering at Rydale Special Families, helping them to sand and paint all the skirting board for their new facility for @racing_together Community Week. Thank you to @goracinginyorkshire for organising ✨ and to @ponteraces @catterickracecourse for joining us.
May 9
