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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.
1 month to go until Ladies Day 🥂🐴✨
Prizes are up for grabs… could you be crowned Best Dressed Lady? 💐👗✨
Thursday 4th June - get your tickets via the link in our bio
May 4
SWIPE ⬅️
Some fantastic imagery from our last racing meeting by @andyfalconerphotography 🤍
Apr 30
We might be biased, but we definitely agree 💪🏇🏿🏉🍻
Apr 29
A beautiful day for racing at Wetherby 🏇🏿
Our first flat meeting of the season showed us some great racing, fantastic atmosphete and family fun 🤩
Missed us? Don’t make the same mistake twice…
LADIES DAY 💃🏼 Thursday 4th June - see you there!
Apr 27
Absolute chaos for at our Family Sunday Raceday where we ran the 2026 Sue Ryder Gold Cup!
Congratulations to SNOOTY FOX for taking the trophy home 🏆
Apr 27
Our Family Day featuring the Mascot Gold Cup is tomorrow! 🎉
⭐️Kids come racing Free
⭐️Free family entertainment all day
⭐️The FA Cup Semi Final showing at 3pm
⭐️Bring a picnic into the paddock enclosure
Book now or pay on the day!
Apr 25
The horses are back heading to the start THIS Sunday 🫶
Don’t miss out on our Family Raceday: Sunday 26 April
Apr 24
Racing to our Family Day THIS Sunday 🫶🏼
We’ve got the Mascot Gold Cup, the FA Cup Semi Final showing on big screen, Circus Fun, Petting Zoo & more 🥳
Book via our website
Apr 23
It’s not too late to decide to come racing!
Sunday 26 April, don’t miss:
🏆 Over 60 Mascots entered in our MASCOT GOLD UP
🎪 Circus Tricks
🏰 Inflatable & Craft Zone
🐴 Petting Zoo & Retired Racehorses
See you there, get tickets via our website!
Apr 20
It’s hard to believe, but Monday, 15th June, marks our last race at Wetherby Racecourse until October!
Let’s make it one to remember - sunshine, thrilling racing, laughter, and all the trackside fun we’ve been loving this season. 🍾✨
Come celebrate the finale with friends and family, and let’s send off the season in style!
Grab your tickets today: link in bio.
#WetherbyRaces #LastRaceOfTheSeason #FlatRacing #SeeYouInOctober #RaceDayFun
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