Yorkshire Racecourses

We have reviewed all the horse racecourses to visit in Yorkshire. It has many to choose from – you are spoilt for choice!

Horse racing fans have some amazing meetings to choose from in Yorkshire, the highlight being the 2023 York Ebor Festival.

Our Yorkshire Racecourses guide explains all you need to know about the leading racecourses in and around Yorkshire county.

Check out the best Yorkshire racecourses:

Yorkshire Racecourses List

Here is the full list of racecourses near Yorkshire:

• Beverley
• Catterick
• Doncaster
• Pontefract
• Redcar
• Ripon
• Thirsk
• Wetherby
• York

The nine racing tracks host over 180 days of horse racing throughout the year, from the pure adrenaline of championship races to the relaxed informality of family days.

Beverley

Beverley racecourse is a thoroughbred horse racing venue located in Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire.

This particular location shows flat racing throughout the year, with the most notable races being The Hilary Needler Trophy, and The Beverley Bullet Sprint Stakes, taking place in May and August respectively.

Racing at Beverley racecourse dates back to the 1700s, and since then, this race course has only grown in popularity.

Check out our comprehensive guide to Beverley Racecourse for more information on tickets, fixtures and betting opportunities.

Catterick

Catterick Racecourse, also known as Catterick Bridge Racecourse, is located in North Yorkshire.

Catterick is a brilliant venue to attend to watch both flat and national hunt racing throughout the year, with a brilliant atmosphere and good hospitality options too.

Opening back in 1783, Catterick racecourse is also the home to The North Yorkshire Grand National, the biggest event held at Catterick.

Check out our comprehensive guide to Catterick Racecourse for more information on tickets, fixtures and betting opportunities.

Doncaster

Doncaster Racecourse, also known as The Town Moor racecourse, with racing events dating back as far as the 1600s!

This famous racing venue has events all the way through the year, so there are plenty of opportunities to attend.

The most notable include The Doncaster Cup, St. Leger Stakes and The Lincoln Handicap.

In our opinion, this is one of the best racecourses to visit in Yorkshire.

Check out our comprehensive guide to Doncaster Racecourse for more information on tickets, fixtures and betting opportunities.

Pontefract

Pontefract racecourse, located in West Yorkshire, is a thoroughbred racecourse showcasing flat races only.

This is one of the smaller courses in Yorkshire, however, has an excellent family atmosphere and is a great day out if you fancy a smaller racecourse to visit.

Interestingly, this course was actually used for some very significant races during World War II, whilst other locations were out of action.

Check out our comprehensive guide to Pontefract Racecourse for more information on tickets, fixtures and betting opportunities.

Redcar

Opening back in 1872, Redcar racecourse is one of the major racecourses you can visit in the Yorkshire area.

This terrific racing venue has been home to some absolute classics over the years and hosts many exciting races each year.

These include the likes of The Zetland Gold Cup, The Two Year Old Trophy and The Guisborough Stakes

Check out our comprehensive guide to Redcar Racecourse for more information on tickets, fixtures and betting opportunities.

Ripon

Ripon Racecourse, also known as The Garden racecourse, is a thoroughbred racecourse located in North Yorkshire.

This venue began its racing in 1900, and has developed into a very popular racecourse with thousands attending year in and year out.

This flat course has been home to some fantastic races over the years, and definitely one to consider if you’re looking for a racecourse in the Yorkshire area.

Check out our comprehensive guide to Ripon Racecourse for more information on tickets, fixtures and betting opportunities.

Thirsk

Thirsk Racecourse is a smaller thoroughbred venue that’s situated in North Yorkshire.

It’s flat, left-handed course has hosted some thrilling races in the past, and if it’s a small and lowkey racing venue you’re after, this could be the one for you.

Check out our comprehensive guide to Thirsk Racecourse for more information on tickets, fixtures and betting opportunities.

Wetherby

Located in the market town of Wetherby, North Yorkshire, this brilliant venue is one of our favourites in the area.

Wetherby offers both flat and national hunt racing throughout the year, including notable races such as The West Yorkshire Hurdle, The Castleford Chase and more.

This popular venue has been around since 1891, and since then has become a staple of Yorkshire horse racing.

Check out our comprehensive guide to Wetherby Racecourse for more information on tickets, fixtures and betting opportunities.

York

And finally, there’s York. Also located in North Yorkshire, York racecourse is another tremendous example of what this county has to offer when it comes to horse racing.

York racecourse is definitely one of the best in Yorkshire, offering excellent hospitality, and a fun, buzzing atmosphere for those who attend.

Notable races at York include The Dante Stakes, The Ebor Handicap, The International Stakes and The Nunthorpe Stakes to name a few.

Check out our comprehensive guide to York Racecourse for more information on tickets, fixtures and betting opportunities.

Why Watch Horse Racing In Yorkshire?

Horse racing in Yorkshire is an excellent choice for race-goers, as there’s an extensive list of amazing venues to choose from.

This location is extremely popular for those looking to enjoy a fun day out at the races, with many venues located in the heart of the British countryside.

So be sure to take a look through all of the racecourses in Yorkshire to learn more about which one takes your fancy.

Which Racecourse In Yorkshire Is The Best?

Whilst there is no definitive answer to the best racecourse in Yorkshire, our favourites are York Racecourse, Doncaster Racecourse and Wetherby Racecourse, as their atmospheres, racing events and hospitality are brilliant.

That being said, the best racecourse in Yorkshire can entirely depend on what it is you’re looking for, as some venues are quieter and more family-orientated.

Additionally, some venues may be better suited in terms of the location, so we’d always suggest researching each and ever racecourse prior to making your mind up.

Yorkshire Horse Racing Fixtures 2023

Here is the horse racing calendar for Yorkshire Horse Races in 2023:

Date	Weekday	Course	Type
1/1/2023	Sunday	Catterick Bridge	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
10/1/2023	Tuesday	Doncaster	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
12/1/2023	Thursday	Catterick Bridge	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
14/1/2023	Saturday	Wetherby	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
25/1/2023	Wednesday	Catterick Bridge	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
26/1/2023	Thursday	Wetherby	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
27/1/2023	Friday	Doncaster	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
28/1/2023	Saturday	Doncaster	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
3/2/2023	Friday	Catterick Bridge	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
4/2/2023	Saturday	Wetherby	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
9/2/2023	Thursday	Doncaster	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
13/2/2023	Monday	Catterick Bridge	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
15/2/2023	Wednesday	Wetherby	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
22/2/2023	Wednesday	Doncaster	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
28/2/2023	Tuesday	Catterick Bridge	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
3/3/2023	Friday	Doncaster	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
4/3/2023	Saturday	Doncaster	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
6/3/2023	Monday	Wetherby	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
8/3/2023	Wednesday	Catterick Bridge	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
17/3/2023	Friday	Doncaster	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
21/3/2023	Tuesday	Wetherby	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
31/3/2023	Friday	Wetherby	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
1/4/2023	Saturday	Doncaster	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
2/4/2023	Sunday	Doncaster	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
4/4/2023	Tuesday	Thirsk	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
6/4/2023	Thursday	Wetherby	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
10/4/2023	Monday	Redcar	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
11/4/2023	Tuesday	Pontefract	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
12/4/2023	Wednesday	Catterick Bridge	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
17/4/2023	Monday	Redcar	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
19/4/2023	Wednesday	Beverley	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
20/4/2023	Thursday	Ripon	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
22/4/2023	Saturday	Thirsk	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
24/4/2023	Monday	Pontefract	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
26/4/2023	Wednesday	Catterick Bridge	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
27/4/2023	Thursday	Beverley	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
28/4/2023	Friday	Doncaster	Afternoon – Flat – AWT
29/4/2023	Saturday	Doncaster	Evening – Flat – Turf
29/4/2023	Saturday	Ripon	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
30/4/2023	Sunday	Wetherby	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
1/5/2023	Monday	Beverley	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
3/5/2023	Wednesday	Pontefract	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
4/5/2023	Thursday	Redcar	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
6/5/2023	Saturday	Doncaster	Evening – Flat – Turf
6/5/2023	Saturday	Thirsk	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
11/5/2023	Thursday	Thirsk	Evening – Flat – Turf
12/5/2023	Friday	Ripon	Evening – Flat – Turf
15/5/2023	Monday	Catterick Bridge	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
16/5/2023	Tuesday	Beverley	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
16/5/2023	Tuesday	Wetherby	Evening – Flat – Turf
17/5/2023	Wednesday	York	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
18/5/2023	Thursday	York	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
19/5/2023	Friday	York	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
20/5/2023	Saturday	Doncaster	Evening – Flat – Turf
20/5/2023	Saturday	Thirsk	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
21/5/2023	Sunday	Ripon	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
22/5/2023	Monday	Redcar	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
25/5/2023	Thursday	Catterick Bridge	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
26/5/2023	Friday	Pontefract	Evening – Flat – Turf
27/5/2023	Saturday	York	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
29/5/2023	Monday	Redcar	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
30/5/2023	Tuesday	Redcar	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
31/5/2023	Wednesday	Beverley	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
1/6/2023	Thursday	Ripon	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
2/6/2023	Friday	Catterick Bridge	Evening – Flat – Turf
2/6/2023	Friday	Doncaster	Evening – Flat – Turf
3/6/2023	Saturday	Doncaster	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
5/6/2023	Monday	Thirsk	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
6/6/2023	Tuesday	Wetherby	Evening – Flat – Turf
7/6/2023	Wednesday	Ripon	Evening – Flat – Turf
9/6/2023	Friday	Thirsk	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
10/6/2023	Saturday	Beverley	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
10/6/2023	Saturday	Catterick Bridge	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
12/6/2023	Monday	Pontefract	Evening – Flat – Turf
13/6/2023	Tuesday	Wetherby	Evening – Flat – Turf
16/6/2023	Friday	York	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
17/6/2023	Saturday	York	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
18/6/2023	Sunday	Doncaster	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
20/6/2023	Tuesday	Beverley	Evening – Flat – Turf
20/6/2023	Tuesday	Thirsk	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
21/6/2023	Wednesday	Ripon	Evening – Flat – Turf
22/6/2023	Thursday	Ripon	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
23/6/2023	Friday	Redcar	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
24/6/2023	Saturday	Redcar	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
25/6/2023	Sunday	Pontefract	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
27/6/2023	Tuesday	Beverley	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
30/6/2023	Friday	Doncaster	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
1/7/2023	Saturday	Doncaster	Evening – Flat – Turf
3/7/2023	Monday	Pontefract	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
5/7/2023	Wednesday	Thirsk	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
7/7/2023	Friday	Beverley	Evening – Flat – Turf
7/7/2023	Friday	Doncaster	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
8/7/2023	Saturday	Beverley	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
10/7/2023	Monday	Ripon	Evening – Flat – Turf
11/7/2023	Tuesday	Pontefract	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
12/7/2023	Wednesday	Catterick Bridge	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
13/7/2023	Thursday	Doncaster	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
14/7/2023	Friday	York	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
15/7/2023	Saturday	York	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
18/7/2023	Tuesday	Beverley	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
19/7/2023	Wednesday	Catterick Bridge	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
21/7/2023	Friday	Pontefract	Evening – Flat – Turf
22/7/2023	Saturday	Doncaster	Evening – Flat – Turf
22/7/2023	Saturday	Ripon	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
23/7/2023	Sunday	Redcar	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
24/7/2023	Monday	Beverley	Evening – Flat – Turf
26/7/2023	Wednesday	Catterick Bridge	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
27/7/2023	Thursday	Doncaster	Evening – Flat – Turf
28/7/2023	Friday	Thirsk	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
28/7/2023	Friday	York	Evening – Flat – Turf
29/7/2023	Saturday	York	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
30/7/2023	Sunday	Pontefract	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
1/8/2023	Tuesday	Beverley	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
2/8/2023	Wednesday	Redcar	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
5/8/2023	Saturday	Doncaster	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
5/8/2023	Saturday	Thirsk	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
7/8/2023	Monday	Ripon	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
8/8/2023	Tuesday	Ripon	Evening – Flat – Turf
8/8/2023	Tuesday	Catterick Bridge	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
9/8/2023	Wednesday	Pontefract	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
11/8/2023	Friday	Thirsk	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
12/8/2023	Saturday	Redcar	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
16/8/2023	Wednesday	Beverley	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
17/8/2023	Thursday	Beverley	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
18/8/2023	Friday	Thirsk	Evening – Flat – Turf
19/8/2023	Saturday	Doncaster	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
19/8/2023	Saturday	Ripon	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
20/8/2023	Sunday	Pontefract	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
21/8/2023	Monday	Catterick Bridge	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
23/8/2023	Wednesday	York	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
24/8/2023	Thursday	York	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
25/8/2023	Friday	York	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
26/8/2023	Saturday	Redcar	Evening – Flat – Turf
26/8/2023	Saturday	York	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
27/8/2023	Sunday	Beverley	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
28/8/2023	Monday	Ripon	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
29/8/2023	Tuesday	Ripon	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
30/8/2023	Wednesday	Catterick Bridge	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
1/9/2023	Friday	Thirsk	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
2/9/2023	Saturday	Beverley	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
5/9/2023	Tuesday	Ripon	Evening – Flat – Turf
9/9/2023	Saturday	Thirsk	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
10/9/2023	Sunday	York	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
12/9/2023	Tuesday	Catterick Bridge	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
14/9/2023	Thursday	Doncaster	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
15/9/2023	Friday	Doncaster	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
16/9/2023	Saturday	Doncaster	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
17/9/2023	Sunday	Doncaster	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
18/9/2023	Monday	Thirsk	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
19/9/2023	Tuesday	Redcar	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
20/9/2023	Wednesday	Beverley	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
21/9/2023	Thursday	Pontefract	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
23/9/2023	Saturday	Catterick Bridge	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
23/9/2023	Saturday	York	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
26/9/2023	Tuesday	Beverley	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
27/9/2023	Wednesday	Redcar	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
28/9/2023	Thursday	Pontefract	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
30/9/2023	Saturday	Ripon	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
4/10/2023	Wednesday	Catterick Bridge	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
7/10/2023	Saturday	Redcar	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
9/10/2023	Monday	Pontefract	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
13/10/2023	Friday	York	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
14/10/2023	Saturday	York	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
18/10/2023	Wednesday	Wetherby	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
20/10/2023	Friday	Redcar	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
21/10/2023	Saturday	Catterick Bridge	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
23/10/2023	Monday	Pontefract	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
27/10/2023	Friday	Doncaster	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
28/10/2023	Saturday	Doncaster	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
30/10/2023	Monday	Redcar	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
31/10/2023	Tuesday	Catterick Bridge	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
3/11/2023	Friday	Wetherby	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
4/11/2023	Saturday	Wetherby	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
7/11/2023	Tuesday	Redcar	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
11/11/2023	Saturday	Doncaster	Afternoon – Flat – Turf
18/11/2023	Saturday	Wetherby	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
24/11/2023	Friday	Catterick Bridge	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
29/11/2023	Wednesday	Wetherby	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
1/12/2023	Friday	Doncaster	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
2/12/2023	Saturday	Doncaster	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
9/12/2023	Saturday	Wetherby	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
15/12/2023	Friday	Doncaster	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
16/12/2023	Saturday	Doncaster	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
19/12/2023	Tuesday	Catterick Bridge	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
26/12/2023	Tuesday	Wetherby	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
27/12/2023	Wednesday	Wetherby	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
28/12/2023	Thursday	Catterick Bridge	Afternoon – Jump – Turf
29/12/2023	Friday	Doncaster	Afternoon – Jump – Turf

Check out our guide for the full list of UK horse racing calendar fixtures for 2023.

Summary of Yorkshire Racecourses

The horse racing meetings attract massive crowds in Yorkshire, the knowledgeable crowds enjoying a great day out.

If you have never attended a horse racing course in Yorkshire, we strongly recommend the 2023 Yorkshire Oaks and Yorkshire Cup 2023.

A great racing county and definitely worth a trip.

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