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Stay in the Saddle with Wetherby Racecourse

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  • Posted
    01.04.2025
  • Salary
    £12.21 an hour
  • Location
    Wetherby Racecourse
  • Job Type
    Part time - Casual

Fence attendants work alongside our Grounds team on racedays out on the track.  2-4 staff are positioned on each fence to assist repairing fences and treading in the take off’s and landings, they also work to swap out hurdles.  You certainly won’t miss the racing action!

When we are not jumping, Fence Attendants tread in following the Flat Horses.

This is a physically demanding role, working outside.  Full training and uniform provided.

Hours of work:  approximately 4-5 hours per raceday.

Contact us at:  info@wetherbyracing.co.uk or call 01937 582035.

  • Posted
    01.04.2025
  • Salary
    £12.21an hour
  • Location
    Wetherby Racecourse
  • Job Type
    Part time - Casual

We have a variety of roles available at Wetherby:

  • Customer Facing:  Turnstiles. Information Point. Reception.
  • Equine Related:  Pre-Parade & Parade Ring Attendants.  Horse-catching. Stables.
  • Other:  Weighing Room. Rails Crossings.

Working approximately 4-5 hours each raceday depending on role.

Full training and uniform provided.

Contact us at:  info@wetherbyracing.co.uk or call 01937 582035.

 

 

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Happy New Year from all of us at Wetherby Racecourse! 🎉

Thank you for spending another fantastic year with us - on the track, in the stands, and celebrating so many unforgettable racedays.

Here’s to more racing, more memories, and an incredible 2026! 🏇

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The year might be wrapping up… but our racing certainly isn’t!

Join us on Saturday, 10th January, for our spectacular William Hill Medieval Day! 🏰🐎

Tickets are on sale now for the Paddock Enclosure and Park and View 🎅

 Alongside all the racing action, explore a full Living History encampment in the Paddock Enclosure - from medieval clothing and daily crafts to battle techniques, weapons displays, and majestic Birds of Prey. 🦅⚔️
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us on Boxing Day and yesterday - what a way to wrap up the festive racing! 🏇

Our team are now taking a well-earned break to celebrate with friends and family.

We’ll be closed from Wednesday 31st December, and we’ll be back on Monday 5th January …, refreshed and ready to kick off the year with our upcoming @williamhill Medieval Raceday! 🛡️🐎

Thank you again for your incredible support this year. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon! 

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A fantastic Boxing Day as we complete day one of our Yorkshire Christmas Meeting 🎁 🎄
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It’s Boxing Day… and we’re RACING! 🏇🎅

Day One of the Yorkshire Christmas Meeting is here!

Tickets are still available online until 9:30 am (and yes - your e-ticket includes a free racecard).

Going to miss the cut-off? No stress - admissions and racecards can be bought at the turnstiles.

⏰ Gates: 10 am
🏇 First Race: 11.52 am

Today’s highlight: The @williamhill Rowland Meyrick Handicap Chase

Let’s make it a Boxing Day to remember!

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Merry Christmas from all of us at Wetherby! 🎄✨

We hope your day is full of good food, good company, and plenty of festive cheer.

And if you weren’t good enough for the big man to leave you a raceday ticket… don’t worry, we’ve got you. 🎅

You can still purchase tickets online (availability to be confirmed) or pay by card at the turnstiles tomorrow.

(Plus, advance tickets come with a free racecard!)

See you tomorrow for The @williamhill Yorkshire Christmas Meeting!

Grab your tickets: link in bio.

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No plans for Boxing Day? You do now! 

Our Yorkshire Christmas Meeting with @williamhill is nearly here - don’t miss the festive racing tradition of the year! 🏇✨

Tickets still available, buy now: 🔗 in bio.

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