William Hill Towton Raceday

Featuring the Grade 2 William Hill Towton Novices' Chase

Join us as we visit 1461 Country!

The Grade 2 William Hill Towton Novices’ Chase was established in 1996 and the race was named in honour of the Battle of Towton, fought in 1461 just 10 miles from the Racecourse.

The raceday is historically themed as ‘Medieval Day’ to celebrate and remember 1461 and the Battle of Towton.

Find out more about the raceday and the Battle of Towton in the pages below:-

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