A major study, commissioned by Go Racing In Yorkshire on behalf of Yorkshire’s nine racecourses, has revealed that the horseracing industry contributes in excess of £300 million a year into the county’s economy. The study into the economic impact of horseracing in Yorkshire was carried out by the Centre for Regional and Economic Research at […]
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BHA extend suspension of racing
The suspension of racing, which is due to finish at the end of April, is to be extended after a decision today by the Board of the British Horseracing Authority. Racing stopped on March 18th before the government introduced the current lockdown measures to protect essential emergency services and the health and safety of the public. […]
BHA suspend horseracing until the end of April
The British Horseracing Authority has confirmed that all horseracing in Britain will be suspended with effect from tomorrow. Last night, The Jockey Club announced that The Randox Health Grand National has been cancelled due to coronavirus. Two race meetings are scheduled to take place behind closed doors at Wetherby and Taunton today, but as of […]
British Racecourses Share Significant Community Engagement Footprint
Over £2.2m fundraised and donated through racecourse charitable activity during 2019 for 250+ charities 455 racecourse team members volunteered 3,100+ hours 10,382 free tickets were claimed through Tickets for Troops Racing’s national day of volunteering, Racing Together Community Day saw 65 racing teams volunteering in their local area 372 free, curriculum-based school trips were hosted […]
SSangYong York Sponsors Wetherby Racecourse
SsangYong York is delighted to announce its partnership with Wetherby Racecourse, which has been recently named amongst the top 11 racecourses in Great Britain for race day experience by LiveTourism. The new dealership which is located at Bilbrough Top on the A64, is set to supply the racecourse with a suite of vehicles for its […]
Future of Sue Ryder Mascot Gold Cup at Wetherby is secured as Poundland sign up as the new headline sponsor
Healthcare charity Sue Ryder have announced that national retailer, Poundland are the new headline sponsor of the world’s largest mascot race, the ‘Mascot Gold Cup’ held each April at Wetherby Races. Poundland have signed a three year sponsorship deal from 2020. The partnership is a major financial boost to the care Sue Ryder provides to […]
New TV documentary featuring Wetherby Racecourse!
Tuesday 4th July a new TV documentary begins called, The Yorkshire Dales and The Lakes. It takes a look at life in the protected countryside of the national parks of the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales. One of the episodes in the series will follow a racehorse trained by Micky Hammond. It will follow the horse […]
Fizz and Fillies
The search is on to find the Best Dressed Lady in Yorkshire! Go Racing In Yorkshire Ladies Day series kicks off at Wetherby Racecourse on the 6th June with a fabulous prize provided by the Coniston Hotel Country Estate & Spa, awarding their winner with the following amazing and exclusive prize at their fabulous venue: […]
Grab a French Property Bargain
There will be thousands of properties to browse through at the French Property Exhibition at Wetherby Racecourse and the experts will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about the buying, moving and financing process. There will also be a full seminar programme covering every aspect of buying in France. As we […]
Jamie’s 34 Racecourses Run
We were very honoured to have James Clarkson come to the racecourse today. James is an 11-year-old who is raising money for the Injured Jockeys Fund by running 34 English National Hunt racecourses over 5 days. James will be running a staggering 50 miles all together with a further 1,659 of driving between each course… […]
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