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8th and 9th October 2010 | York Racecourse | October Finale

admin — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 08:00:38 +0000

Finish the horseracing season at York Racecourse with a visit to the October Finale weekend on the 8th and 9th October this year.

Gates open at 11.15am on both days with Friday’s first race at 2.10pm and the last at 5pm; and Saturday’s first race at 2.05pm and the last race of the season’s calendar at 5.30pm.

The October Finale weekend can be extremely busy with visitors taking the last opportunity of the year to visit York Racecourse and even check out hopefuls for next year’s winners.

There is the usual live music entertainment alongside the horseracing to bring a relaxed but exciting atmosphere to the closing event of the season at York Racecourse.

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5th September 2010 | York Racecourse | Press Family Race Day | September Meeting

admin — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 08:57:29 +0000

Relax at York Racecourse’s September Meeting as the summer holidays draw to a close. The only Sunday meeting of the season families are welcomed to experience a wide range of entertainment and enjoy the horseracing.

This is the most informal race-meeting of the season with the dress code relaxed even for County Stand visitors for the day.

Gates open at 11.15am; with the first race at 2pm and the last at 5.20pm.

For a truly excellent family day out York Racecourse also play host to a pony race, funfair, bouncy castles, live music and a visit from Peppa Pig and George to complete the day.

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23rd and 24th July 2010 | York Racecourse | Music Showcase Weekend

33paul — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 08:50:51 +0000

York Racecourse’s Music Showcase Weekend on Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th July sees the first evening horseracing event in the York Racecourse season.

This a weekend of mega-entertainment mixed in with quality horseracing as part of the Yorkshire Racing Summer Festival.

Friday evening start off with the gates opening at 4pm with plenty of time to take your place before the first race at 6pm. The last race takes place at 8.30pm.

Combined with the racing experience the Music Showcase Weekend includes a dedicated live music stage superior to previous years in every respect.

Approximate times for live music entertainment will be 8.30 to 10pm on Friday and 5.30pm to 7pm on Saturday.

Madness will feature during Friday’s Music Showcase Event and you can enjoy performances from the X-factor Finalist artists – Lucie, Rachel, Jamie and, of course, Ollie on Saturday 24th July.

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9th and 10th July | York Racecourse | 51st John Smith’s Cup Meeting

admin — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 08:45:33 +0000

The 51st John Smith’s Cup Meeting welcomes another great horseracing start to the weekend at York Racecourse.

Friday’s event is accompanied by live music from Tom Roberts with Saturday’s event making the most of Murphy’s Marbles.

Opening Times and Admission

Gates open at 11.15am with Friday’s first race at 2.15pm and the last at 5.05pm. Saturday’s first race takes off at 2.05pm and the final race will be run at 5.30pm.

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11th and 12th June 2010 | York Racecourse | The 40th Macmillan Charity Race Day

33paul — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 08:39:53 +0000

The 40th Macmillan Charity Race Day sees another fantastic weekend (Friday and Saturday) racing event at York Racecourse.

With a bit of hope the sun will be shining and the horses will certainly be racing!

Friday’s event is accompanied by live music from Tom Roberts with Saturday’s event making the most of the Lindley Brass Band and Murphy’s Marbles.

Racegoers can also be sure not to miss England’s first match in the FIFA World Cup 2010 as the game will be broadcast at the York Racecourse at 7.30pm.

Opening Times and Admission

Gates open at 11.15am with Friday’s first race at 2.20pm and the last at 5pm. Saturday’s first race takes off at 2.05pm and the final race will be run at 5.25pm.

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22nd May 2010 | York Racecourse | Spring Meeting

admin — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 08:36:35 +0000

York Racecourse’s Spring Meeting takes place on Saturday 22nd May this year.

Join in the first weekend racing fixture of the year at York Racecourse and enjoy a relaxed (and hopefully sunny!) day with the opportunity to experience true quality horseracing.

Alongside the horseracing you can also take advantage of a funfair and live music from a Caribbean Band and Murphy’s Marbles.

Opening Times and Admission Prices

Gates open at 11.15am with the first race setting off at 2.15pm and the last race at 5.25pm

As the first Saturday event of the year under 16 year olds are admitted absolutely free.
Adult tickets range from £3/5 for the Course Enclosure, £16 for the Grandstand and Paddock and £27 for the County Stand

Pricing for Juniors is explained on the official site:

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12th to 14th May 2010 | York Racecourse | Dante Meeting May Festival Weekend

33paul — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:28:52 +0000

York Racecourse’s opening event of the horseracing season starts with the Dante Meeting which is referred to as the May Festival Weekend at many other racecourses.

The Dante Meeting is an exciting event as it not only kicks of a season of eight spectacular racing events held at York Racecourse but is also features trial Derby races.

Live music from the Gershwin Gang will be performed during the day.

The Dante Stakes

The Dante Stakes will be held on 13th May 2010 and with a history of nine horses having won both the Dante Stakes and the Derby there will be many keeping a watchful eye on the winner!

The Musidora Stakes

The Musidora Stakes is another significant event during the Dante Meeting weekend and takes place on 12th May 2010. This race is considered as a trial for the Epsom Oaks with six fillies having won both events.

Opening Times and Admission Prices

Gates Open at 11.15am on all three days with the first races at 1.40pm and final races at 4.55pm.

One of the best things about horseracing is that it really is open to all! With prices ranging from as little as £3 all the way up to a £77 three day ticket you can choose from a selection of racing day experiences.

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Racing at York: York Horse Racing 2010

admin — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:06:08 +0000

Here are the York race course fixtures and events for 2010.

York Racecourse
12 May 2010 - 14 May 2010	Dante Festival	12/05/2010	The Duke Of York Blue Square Stakes
			Tattersalls Musidora Stakes
		13/05/2010	Totesport Dante Stakes
			The totepool Middleton Stakes
			The toteswinger Hambleton Stakes (Handicap)
		14/05/2010	Emirates Airline Yorkshire Cup
			The Langleys Solicitors EBF Marygate Stakes
			The Michael Seely Memorial Fillies’ Stakes
			The sportingbet.com JORVIK Stakes (Heritage Handicap)
22 May 2010	May Spring Meeting		Stowe Family Law LLP Grand Cup
22 May 2010	May Spring Meeting		The sportingbet.com Sprint (Heritage Handicap)
11 June 2010 - 12 June 2010	The 40th York Charity Meeting	11/06/2010	Mid Summer Raceday
		12/06/2010	The York Charity Day Sprint
			The Reg Griffin Memorial Trophy (Heritage Handicap)
9 July 2010 - 10 July 2010	51st John Smith’s Cup Meeting	09/07/2010	Cuisine de France Summer Stakes
		10/07/2010	The John Smith’s Extra Smooth Silver Cup Stakes (Handicap)
			51st John Smith’s Cup
23 July 2010 - 24 July 2010	Music Showcase Weekend	23/07/2010	EBF Lyric Stakes and live music
		24/07/2010	Sky Bet York Stakes and live music
			Sky Bet Dash (Heritage Handicap)
17 August 2010 – 20 August 2010	Ebor Festival	17/08/2010	Juddmonte International Stakes
			The Ladbrokes Great Voltigeur Stakes
			The Acomb Stakes
			The Symphony Group Stakes (Heritage Handicap)
		18/08/2010	The Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Gimcrack Stakes
			The Weatherbys Insurance Lonsdale Cup
			The Julia Graves Roses Stakes
			Totesport Ebor
		19/08/2010	Darley Yorkshire Oaks
			The Jaguar Cars Lowther Stakes
			The EBF Galtres Stakes
			The DBS £300K St Leger Yearling Stakes
			The Addleshaw Goddard Stakes (Heritage Handicap)
		20/08/2010	Coolmore Nunthorpe
			Sky Bet Strensall Stakes
			Sky Bet City of York Stakes
			Sky Bet Melrose Stakes (Heritage Handicap)
05 September 2010	September Meeting		Press Family Raceday
8 October 2010 - 9 October 2010	October Finale	08/10/2010	October Finale Stakes
		09/10/2010	The Coral Sprint Trophy
			The Rockingham Stakes
			The York Sprint Trophy

Racing at York: Thirsk Horse Racing 2010

admin — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:04:19 +0000

Here are the Thirsk race course fixtures and events for 2010.

Thirsk Racecourse
16 April 2010	Spring Meeting	2.00pm	First Race
17 April 2010	Spring Meeting	2.00pm	First Race
01 May 2010		1.50pm	First Race
08 May 2010		6.05pm	First Race
15 May 2010		2.00pm	First Race
24 May 2010		6.30pm	First Race
15 June 2010	Ladies’ Day	2.15pm	First Race
29 June 2010		6.30pm	First Race
23 July 2010	Yorkshire Racing Festival	2.00pm	First Race
30 July 2010	Summer Meeting	2.25pm	First Race
31 July 2010	Summer Meeting	2.20pm	First Race
09 August 2010		6.00pm	First Race
27 August 2010	Family Fun Day	2.10pm	First Race
04 September 2010	Autumn Meeting	2.00pm	First Race

Racing at York: Ripon Horse Racing 2010

admin — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:03:04 +0000

Here are the Ripon race course fixtures and events for 2010.

Ripon Racecourse
15 April 2010	Standard Raceday	2.00pm	First Race
			Ripon “Cock o’ the North” Handicap
24 April 2010	Feature Raceday	2.20pm	First Race
			totesport.com Handicap
07 May 2010	Standard Raceday	5.50pm	First Race
			SIS OB Services Handicap
16 May 2010	Family Day	2.10pm	First Race
			Ripon, Yorkshire’s Garden Racecourse Handicap
25 May 2010	Standard Raceday	2.10pm	First Race
			Nick Wilmot-Smith Memorial Handicap
02 June 2010	Standard Raceday	6.40pm	First Race
			Directors Cup
16 June 2010	Standard Raceday	6.50pm	First Race
			Norman Wells Memorial Handicap
17 June 2010	Standard Raceday	2.10pm	First Race
			Ladies Day Handicap
05 July 2010	Standard Raceday	6.50pm	First Race
			The Westgate Handicap
17 July 2010	York Racing Summer Festival	2.30pm	First Race
			Ripon Bellringer Handicap
02 August 2010	Family Day	2.15pm	First Race
			Armstrong Memorial Handicap
14 August 2010	Feature Raceday	2.25pm	First Race
			William Hill Great St. Wilfrid Handicap
21 August 2010	Feature Raceday	1.55pm	First Race
			Ripon, Cathedral City of the Dales Handicap
			The DBS St Leger Yearling Stakes
30 August 2010	Family Day	2.25pm	First Race
			Ripon Champion Two-Year Old Trophy
31 August 2010	Standard Raceday	2.30pm	First Race
			City of Ripon Handicap