Skip to content Go Racing at Wetherby Racecourse. Yorkshire's home of Jump Racing Experience the thrill and endurance of the Steeplechase, or revel in the grace and speed of the sprint. The renowned racing historian, J. Fairfax-Blakeborough was convinced that the first organised race meeting in the British Isles took place at Netherby on the banks of the River Wharfe, near Wetherby in AD, involving Arab horses and chariot races by the Romans under Emperor Severus, who was based at Eboracum York.
Evidence shows that there was racing at nearby Clifford Moor in Easter week Home to one of the great early-season staying chase tests in the shape of the Charlie Hall, which has seen some awesome chasing champions make their seasonal debuts over the years. Although the track changed a bit a few years back, it still is regarded as one of the best National Hunt courses in the north. The fences command a bit of respect, and the track generally requires a good amount of stamina as races are always well run.
Bets are accepted in accordance with the bookmaker's rules and terms and conditions. Tickets Hospitality Website Map Contact. Turf - Flat Turf - Jumps. News Articles. Join Login. Basically, it will not reward getting too far back. Instead, the straight sprint track on the flat and sharp turning jumps course greatly reward a runner that takes the initiative and is bold.
Essentially when it comes to racing at Wetherby, fortune favours the brave. Wetherby Racecourse is essentially a relaxed and course, with no fixed dress code. In fact, many of the racing meet at this course are themed. This means that tasteful fancy dress is often welcomed which is not the case at many UK racecourses and racecourses in Ireland. This relaxed and informal atmosphere makes it a great day out for family, friends and racing fans. Wetherby initially hosted equestrian events at the King George V playing fields in the 19th Century, also known as Scaur Bank.
In the year Wetherby racing moved to a new site just off York Road, however, the main racecourse as we know it was built in the s. Wetherby Racecourse has naturally been improved over time, with the Millennium stand the latest addition, built-in There is no straight sprint track on the flat course as the run-in is short, in light of this 5-furlong races start on a chute and there is a tight bend into the home straight.
The jumps course at Wetherby Racecourse is similarly left-handed and it is known as being galloping in nature. It is generally considered a fair track although tends to suit galloping horses who are able to sit close to the pace.
Officially, the National Hunt season commences in October and runs through to early April. The course then hosts a handful of flat races in June, before embarking on a three-month break to let the grass grow back ahead of the recommencement of the jumps season. Always be sure to investigate that a racing event is going ahead before making arrangements and check an official fixture list released by the course directly. With three cities nearby, there will be countless chains and boutique hotels vying for your business.
The Bridge Hotel and Spa is around three miles from the venue but is widely regarded as the finest hotel in the area albeit with a price tag to match. At Britishracecourse.
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