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Racing Events in Yorkshire

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YORKSHIRE RACING SUMMER FESTIVAL 2010 (17th - 25th July)

The third annual Yorkshire Racing Summer Festival, held in association with SKY BET and Welcome to Yorkshire, features the meetings between 17th and 25th July. Prebook tickets at our website www.goracing.co.uk and save up to 40%. Special promotions and competitions will give racegoers even better value. Make a note of the meetings! They are:-
Sat 17 July.........................RIPON
Sun 18 July.........................REDCAR
Mon (e) 19 July.....................BEVERLEY
Wed 21 July ........................CATTERICK
Thur (e) 22 July....................DONCASTER
Fri 23 July.........................THIRSK
Fri (e) 23 July.....................YORK
Sat 24 July.........................YORK
Sun 25 July.........................PONTEFRACT

LADIES’ DAYS AN OCCASION WHERE YOU DRESS TO IMPRESS!

Yes racing, glamour and high fashion combine to produce highlights of the social calendar. They are the perfect excuse to buy a new outfit, put on the glad rags and rub shouders with the fashion set. At each of the meetings there will be a 'Best Dressed Lady' competition, with some great prizes to be won and the opportunity to appear in the Grand Final at Doncaster in September to find Yorkshire's Best-Dressed Lady Racegoer. Ladies – make a note of these dates!

Thu 20 May...........................Wetherby
Thu 17 June..........................Ripon
Sat 19 June..........................Redcar
Wed 4 August.........................Pontefract
Wed 11 August........................Beverley
Fri (e) 13 August....................Catterick
Thu 19 August........................York
Sat 4 September......................Thirsk
Thu 9 September......................Doncaster

FAMILY DAYS FUN AND ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

Racing is very much a sport for the family, emphasised by a host of Family Days during the summer. There are attractions for young racegoers during the afternoon, such as bouncy castles, clowns, entertainers, while the rest of the family relaxes and has a bite to eat and enjoys the action on the track. Remember – accompanied children are admitted free of charge, making it a great value day out.

Sun 28 March.........................Doncaster
BH Mon 5 Apr.........................Redcar
Sun 25 April ........................Wetherby
BH Mon 3 May.........................Beverley
Sun 16 May...........................Ripon
BH Mon 31 May........................Redcar
Sun 13 June..........................Doncaster
Sun 20 June..........................Pontefract
Sun 18 July..........................Redcar
Sun 25 July..........................Pontefract
Tue 27 July..........................Beverley
Fri 30 July..........................Thirsk
Mon 2 August.........................Ripon
Tue 3 August.........................Catterick
Sun 8 August.........................Redcar
Sun 15 August .......................Pontefract
Wed 25 Aug...........................Catterick
Fri 27 Aug...........................Thirsk
Sun 29 Aug...........................Beverley
BH Mon 30 Aug........................Ripon
Sun 5 Sept...........................York
Sun 26 Dec ..........................Wetherby

CHAMPIONSHIP DAYS SEE THE BEST HORSES AND JOCKEYS COMPETE FOR THE BIG PRIZES

The equine superstars establish and enhance their reputations on Yorkshire's racecourses. All of these race meetings feature at least one 'Pattern' or top race on the racing programme. If you want to witness the very best the sport has to offer, these are the days for you.

Sat 30 Jan............................Doncaster
Sat 6 Feb.............................Doncaster
Sat 6 Feb.............................Wetherby
Sat 27 Mar............................Doncaster
Sun 28 Mar............................Doncaster
Wed 12 May............................York
Thu 13 May............................York
Fri 14 May............................York
Sat 22 May............................York
Wed (e) 26 May........................Beverley
BH Mon 31 May.........................Redcar
Mon (e) 7 June........................Pontefract
Sat 12 June...........................York
Sun 20 June...........................Pontefract
Fri 9 July............................York
Sat 10 July...........................York
Fri 23 (e) July.......................York
Sat 24 July...........................York
Sun 25 July...........................Pontefract
Sat 14 Aug............................Ripon
Sun 15 Aug............................Pontefract
Tue 17 Aug............................York
Wed 18 Aug............................York
Thu 19 Aug............................York
Fri 20 Aug............................York
Sat 28 Aug............................Beverley
BH Mon 30 Aug.........................Ripon
Wed 8 Sept............................Doncaster
Thur 9 Sept...........................Doncaster
Fri 10 Sept...........................Doncaster
Sat 11 Sept...........................Doncaster
Sat 2 Oct.............................Redcar
Sat 9 Oct.............................York
Mon 18 Oct............................Pontefract
Sat 23 Oct............................Doncaster
Fri 29 Oct............................Wetherby
Sat 30 Oct............................Wetherby
Sat 6 Nov.............................Doncaster
Sun 26 Dec............................Wetherby

BEVERLEY RACECOURSE (flat racing)

Beverley is one of the most vibrant racecourses in Britain. Blessed with an outstanding location overlooking the historic Minster town, superb facilities are complemented by an exceptionally warm welcome.
www.beverley-racecourse.co.uk

CATTERICK RACECOURSE (flat & jump racing)

A course that prides itself on its character, Catterick is one of the busiest racecourses in Yorkshire with a meeting each month and one of the most pleasurable to visit.
www.catterickbridge.co.uk

DONCASTER RACECOURSE (flat & jump racing)

A racecourse with an impeccable racing heritage. Set on Town Moor home of the St. Leger since 1776 and boasting a recent £35m redevelopment.
www.doncaster-racecourse.co.uk

PONTEFRACT RACECOURSE (flat racing)

The popular West Yorkshire track is superbly located for road access and is one of the best appointed courses of its kind in the country.
www.pontefract-races.co.uk

REDCAR RACECOURSE (flat racing)

Situated in the town centre itself, this popular seaside course has extensive facilities, is one of the fairest tracks in the UK and, not surprisingly, provides very competitive racing.
www.redcarracing.co.uk

RIPON RACECOURSE (flat racing)

Set in beautiful parkland and with magnificent floral displays, Ripon's reputation for being Yorkshire's 'Garden Racecourse' is well founded.
www.ripon-races.co.uk

THIRSK RACECOURSE (flat racing)

'Country Racing at its Best'. Situated in the Hambleton area of North Yorkshire between the Moors and the Dales, Thirsk is one of Britain's most picturesque tracks. It also enjoys easy access.
www.thirskracecourse.net

WETHERBY RACECOURSE (jump racing)

This West Yorkshire track is arguably the finest jumping course in the north, with a quality of racing renowned throughout the sport and a superb location next to the A1.
www.wetherbyracing.co.uk

YORK RACECOURSE (flat racing)

York Racecourse is located within one mile of the city centre and is one of the best racecourses in the world. With award winning facilities, top class racing and a beautiful setting it's a flagship for racing in Yorkshire.
www.yorkracecourse.co.uk