Yorkshire racecourses are preparing for the return of the Go Racing In Yorkshire Summer Festival, sponsored by Sky Bet, which will take place between Saturday, July 16 and Sunday, July 24 across the county. Now in its 14th year, the festival is firmly established in the diaries of racegoers and with 10 fixtures across the […]
Origins of the Thoroughbred
Horseracing is the second most popular spectator sport in the country and nowhere more so than in Yorkshire. The county is steeped in racing history and the industry is worth over £300 million to Yorkshire’s economy. But a lesser know fact is where the modern-day thoroughbred originated – of course it was in Yorkshire! Charlotte […]
Mascot Gold Cup Raises Over £16,000!
Sue Ryder and Poundland are delighted to announce the 2022 Mascot Gold Cup raised over £16,000 for Sue Ryder. First past the post and streaking through the field was Danger Mouse, with Pure Lettings Pony 2nd and Frankie Firedog 3rd. A special mention to Spud (Bobby Brown) who raised more than £2,500 for Sue Ryder […]
FUNDRAISING COUPLE GEE UP FOR DESERT TREK AND SPECIAL RACE NIGHT
A couple from Tockwith are trekking 100km across the Sahara Desert and hosting a special race evening at Wetherby Racecourse to raise money for a breast cancer charity. Donna and Jonjo Sanderson, hope to raise £20,000 for charity CoppaFeel!, after 43-year-old Donna was diagnosed with breast cancer last year. Donna said: “As a busy working […]
Yorkshire Racing Launches new Community and Education ‘Beacon’ Programme
Go Racing in Yorkshire and Racing Together to join forces to deliver Yorkshire Racing Beacon Programme A Pilot year will expand community-focused activity in this vibrant racing region and highlight racing as a force for good in society. Putting beneficiaries first, the Beacon will unite Yorkshire’s racing assets. The first event at Wetherby on 31 […]
And They’re Off! Yorkshire Wonder Horse Begins!
Saturday is not only the start of the flat turf season, but also the first opportunity for horses to attempt to become the Yorkshire Wonder Horse. The initiative created by Go Racing In Yorkshire and sponsored by leading agricultural and equine suppliers Wm McIvor & Son, will see £100,000 shared between the owner, trainer, jockey […]
Wear A Hat Day is a success!
Tuesday 22nd March saw a triumphant return for Wear A Hat Day at Wetherby! On what was a beautiful sunny day racegoers were invited to wear their hats in support of both Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity and Brain Tumour Research and the turnout did not disappoint. A raffle and silent auction were held on the […]
Wear a Hat Day returns!!
Wetherby Racecourse organises charity “Wear a Hat Raceday” Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity (YBTC) is thrilled to have been chosen as one of the charities being supported by the “Wear a Hat Raceday” on Tuesday 22nd March at Wetherby Racecourse. The day will raise funds for YBTC, a Leeds-based charity which funds research and support for […]
The search is on for the Yorkshire Wonder Horse!
The search is on for the Yorkshire Wonder Horse! Go Racing In Yorkshire in partnership with leading Yorkshire equine supplier, mcivors.co.uk, is leading the quest. £100,000 will be shared between the owner, trainer, jockey and yard of the first horse to win at all nine Yorkshire racecourses between Saturday 26th March 2022, the start of […]
Covid-19 Update – From 27th January 2022
Following the most recent announcement by the Prime Minister it has been announced that England will move from Plan ‘B’ mitigations to Plan ‘A’ effective from Thursday 27th January. This means that Covid Passes or proof of a negative Covid Test are not mandatory for spectators at large events and face coverings will not be […]
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