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York Racecourse

York Racecourse is a horse-racing track in York, North Yorkshire, England. It opened in 1730, at Knavesmire.

History

1530 – York Corporation records show that the City first fully supported racing.

1607 – Racing is known to have taken place on the frozen River Ouse between Micklegate Tower and Skeldergate Postern.

1709 – The first detailed records of a race meeting date from this year, when work was done to improve the course at Clifton Ings.

1730 – Racing transferred from Clifton Ings to Knavesmire because flooding continued to affect the previous racing ground.

1731 – The Knavesmire course opened for its first meeting after levelling and drainage work.

1754 – York architect John Carr designed and built the first Grandstand at Knavesmire.

1842 – The York Racecourse Committee, now part of York Racecourse Knavesmire LLP, was formed to improve the quality of racing at York.

1846 – The Committee introduced both the Ebor and the Gimcrack Stakes.

1907 – York Racecourse was granted a 35-year lease, giving the Committee more security and control to expand and improve the racecourse.

1958 – The Dante Stakes joined York’s race program.

1960 – The John Smith’s Cup was first run.

1989 – The Melrose Stand replaced the 1957 stand and remains in use.

1997 – The Knavesmire Stand opened on the site of the 1959 stand.

2003 – The Ebor Stand opened, completing York’s modern line-up of stands.

2005 – York added a full circuit to stage Royal Ascot while Ascot was closed for redevelopment.

2015 – The latest Weighing Room opened as part of a development that also relocated the Pre-Parade Ring.

2024 – The Juddmonte International was recognised as the Best Race in the World, and the City of York Stakes was upgraded to become the fourth Group 1 contest of the Sky Bet Ebor Festival.

Main Course

  • York Racecourse is used for Thoroughbred flat racing, not harness racing.
  • The main course is a left-handed, flat turf course.
  • York has a U-shaped layout, with sweeping turns and very few undulations.
  • York is a wide, galloping track that is considered one of the fairest courses in Britain.
  • The course is best suited to long-striding gallopers who can travel smoothly and build momentum.
  • The round course is roughly 2 miles and has a long home straight with a run-in of almost 5 furlongs.
  • York has a straight course for 5-furlong and 6-furlong races.
  • Races over 7 furlongs start from a chute, but this remains part of the main course layout.
  • The track became a full circuit in 2005.
  • York can become very testing when the ground turns soft.
  • York generally has little strong draw bias, though runners on the straight course often race toward the centre of the track.
  • In testing conditions, fields have often come more down the centre of the track.
  • York’s long straight makes race timing important, as horses that move too early can be caught late, while strong finishers can sweep into contention close to the wire.

County Stand

  • The County Stand is York Racecourse’s premier enclosure.
  • Admission includes a racecard.
  • County Stand racegoers also have access to Grandstand & Paddock and Clocktower Enclosure facilities.
  • The area includes access to the Moët Pavilion, Roof Terrace, Champagne Lawns, Listed Gimcrack Stand, and Ebor Stand bars with elevated viewing.
  • It includes the Gimcrack Restaurant, Eat Between Our Races Eatery, and Princess Mary Seafood Bar.
  • County Stand viewing lawns offer a view of the Winning Post.
  • County Stand racegoers have access to Parade Ring viewing, Pre-Parade Ring viewing, and the Main Betting Ring.

Grandstand & Paddock

  • Grandstand & Paddock is York Racecourse’s largest enclosure.
  • It includes access to Clocktower Enclosure facilities.
  • It features the Knavesmire Stand, with many bars offering racing views.
  • It offers trackside viewing, good food-to-go options, and access to the Knavesmire Restaurant.
  • It includes Bustardthorpe End, with the Churchill Tyres Lawn and Canopy, bars, and food outlets.
  • Grandstand & Paddock racegoers have access to Parade Ring viewing, Pre-Parade Ring viewing, and the Main Betting Ring.

Clocktower Enclosure

  • The Clocktower Enclosure is a relaxed race-day area.
  • It offers views of the stands and has a grassy bank with close-up finish views.
  • It includes a food court, bars, and bookmakers.
  • Picnics are welcome in this enclosure, but glass, barbecues, and gazebos are not permitted.
  • It is a strong choice for racegoers who want a more casual day at the races while still feeling the final-furlong thunder roll past.

York Racecourse Live Racing Schedule

🐎 Live Racing Schedule

  • York Racecourse usually stages flat racing from spring through autumn.
  • The general season includes race meetings in May, June, July, August, September, and October.
  • York stages eighteen days of flat racing.
  • The usual York racing calendar includes:
    • May Spring Meeting
    • June Meeting
    • Summer Music Saturday
    • John Smith’s Meeting
    • Music Showcase Weekend
    • Sky Bet Ebor Festival
    • September Sunday
    • October Meeting

Major Events​

  • 🐴 Sky Bet Ebor Festival
  • 🐴 John Smith’s Meeting
  • 🐴 Music Showcase Weekend
  • 🐴 Summer Music Saturday
  • 🐴 September Sunday
  • 🐴 October Meeting

Major Races

  • 🐴 Juddmonte International Stakes
  • 🐴 Yorkshire Oaks
  • 🐴 Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes
  • 🐴 Sky Bet Ebor
  • 🐴 Sky Bet Great Voltigeur Stakes
  • 🐴 Sky Bet Lowther Stakes
  • 🐴 Weatherbys Hamilton Lonsdale Cup
  • 🐴 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Gimcrack Stakes
  • 🐴 Sky Bet City of York Stakes
  • 🐴 John Smith’s Cup
  • 🐴 Sky Bet York Stakes
  • 🐴 Sky Bet Strensall Stakes
  • 🐴 Julia Graves Roses Stakes
  • 🐴 Rockingham Stakes
  • 🐴 Coral Sprint Trophy
  • York Racecourse is located at Knavesmire Road, York, YO23 1EX.
  • The racecourse is within a mile of York city centre.
  • It is served by road, rail, and air access routes.
  • York Station connects to the racecourse by taxi, shuttle bus, or walk.
  • The 197 Shuttle Bus service links York Railway Station to the racecourse on racedays.
  • The recommended raceday driving route to the racecourse is via the A64.
  • Taxis and private hire vehicles have designated pick-up and drop-off areas.

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