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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.
Have you sorted your mother`s day gifts out yet? 🎁 Don`t forget....it`s just one week away!
Why not treat mum to a day out at the races 🐎 Whether it is with the family at our Family Day or without the kids for Ladies Evening, or maybe you could treat her to a dining experience?
Tickets and Gift Vouchers available on our website - link in bio 🔗
#mothersday #mum #happymothersday
Mar 23
For Wear A Hat Day, we’re looking for the biggest, boldest, and downright wackiest hats 🎩👒
If your fabulous creation catches our eye, you could snag one of our special spot prizes!
From funky feathered fascinators to outrageous homemade headgear, the sky’s the limit - so get creative. Remember, every outlandish hat helps support two amazing charities @yorkshirebtc and @brain_tumour_research
Join us for a fantastic day of racing, raffle fun, and head-turning hats galore!
SWIPE through to take a look at some of last year`s photos! ➡️👀👏
Book in advance to get our best prices - link in bio
Mar 22
Our groundstaff find all manner of wildlife when working at the racecourse...🥚🥚
We are currently watching and waiting patiently for these duck eggs to hatch after a family of ducks decided outside the Millennium Stand was a great place to nest! 🦆🦆🐣🐣
@wearetheGMA #groundsweek2025 #groundstaff #teamwork #wetherbyraces #racing #horseracing #eventvenue #yorkshire #yorkshireracing
Mar 21
While we race through the winter months, our groundstaff are still kept busy in the summer months as we have plenty of grass they have to keep on top of.
Can you guess how many acres of grass they are responsible for? Pop your guesses in the comments below 👇
@wearetheGMA #groundsweek2025 #groundstaff #teamwork #wetherbyraces #racing #horseracing #eventvenue #yorkshire #yorkshireracing
Mar 20
This #groundsweek we are celebrating the hard work of our groundstaff who work tirelessly to ensure our track and grounds are well maintained and in tip-top condition! 🌱
📸 Ian Foster is one of our longest serving groundstaff. Here he can be seen rebuilding one of our Steeple Chase fences, filling it with birch before trimming it down to the correct height.
Thank you for all your hard work Neal, Ian, Marcus, Matt, Jack, Phil and Les 👏
@wearetheGMA #groundsweek2025 #groundstaff #teamwork #wetherbyraces #racing #horseracing #eventvenue #yorkshire #yorkshireracing
Mar 19
Today`s weekday racing features a six-race card 🏇🌞
⏰ Gates Open: 11.30am
🏇 First Race: 2.00pm
General Admission Tickets are available to purchase online until 10:00am - 🎟️ Ticket link in bio
Mar 18
Our advance booking discounts for tomorrow`s meeting have now closed. However, you can still guarantee your ticket by booking online before 10:00am on the morning of racing.
Don`t forget if you book in advance into either the Premier or Paddock Enclosure, you may collect a complimentary racecard on your way into the course.
Click the link in our bio to purchase your last-minute tickets.
Mar 17
📷 Kicking off #groundsweek by introducing the newest (although not so new anymore!) member of our groundstaff team...Matt.
Matt joined in September last year and has quickly become an integral part of the team. Matt says his favourite part of the job is working in the great outdoors in beautiful Yorkshire and of course the great team he gets to work with!
@wearetheGMA #groundsweek #racing #groundstaff #hardwork #teamwork #wetherbyraces #horseracing #yorkshireracing
Mar 17
🏆 It`s Gold Cup Day 🏆
We will be cheering on our @bet365 Charlie Hall Steeplechase winner, The Real Whacker, who runs in the Gold Cup today!
Who will you be cheering on?
📷 Photo Credit - https://www.officialphotographersuk.com/
#GoldCup #GoldCup2025 #CheltenhamFestival #Horseracing
Mar 14
Have you seen our new website? 👀
💻Our new look website launched at the start of March and we would love to hear what you think! Visit www.wetherbyracing.co.uk to see all the latest news, fixtures and events happening at the Racecourse. 🔗 Link in bio.
Mar 13
SPRING ☀️🌱🌷
It`s so nice to see the first signs of Spring coming through! Hopefully the sun will stick around for a glorious day of racing next Tuesday 🤞🏼
For our best prices make sure you book in advance. All advance bookings receive a complimentary racecard too! Booking link in bio 🔗
#racing #horseracing #wetherbyraces #wetherby #yorkshire #thingstodoyorkshire #daysoutyorkshire
Mar 11
As part of our support towards Brain Tumour Awareness month, we will be hosting our annual Flat Cap Course Walk, on Friday 21st March 2025.
This provides the opportunity to walk our hallowed turf with our Clerk of the Course and Head Groundsman to find out what goes into preparing the ground and fences before a raceday!
Volunteers from @yorkshirebtc will be here joining in and will be available for a chat over a cuppa when we go into the weighing room for a Behind the Scenes look! 👀
There is no charge to attend, but we will be requesting donations on the day to the Charity.
🐶 Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome
To find out more about the course walk and how to join in, please visit the website or call the office on 01937 582035.
Mar 10
