Ripon Keeps on Winning
After a successful year in 2010 on the awards front Ripon have been able to keep up the standards and pick up where they left off.
2011 Awards include:
- Best Small Racecourse in the North 2011
- Ripon in Bloom Gold Award winners
- Yorkshire in Bloom Gold Award winners
- Visit England Accredited
- Best Mobile at a Racecourse - Catering Award - for "Le Maison du Cafe"
To find out more go to our Awards and Accolades Section
Behind the Scenes at Ripon
BBC Radio York have done a 5 day special on Ripon Racecourse featuring behind the scene interviews with James Hutchinson (Clerk of the Course and MD), Carl Tonks (Head Groundsman), and Andrew Wells (Director). Follow the links through to Russell Walkers show and then fast forward to the times indicated below.
- 21/11/2011 - James Hutchinson in the Club Stand Episode 1 [1:30.40]
- 22/11/2011 - James Hutchinson in the Weighing Room Episode 2 [1:30.15]
- 23/11/2011 - James Hutchinson in the Parade Ring Episode 3 [1:35.08]
- 24/11/2011 - Carl Tonks discussing the Groundsmans job Episode 4 [1:31.30]
- 25/11/2011 - Andrew Wells in the Hospitality Boxes Episode 5 [1:30.40]
Package Deals
Get Off To The Perfect Start
Platinum Package:
Starting from £36
- Club Admission
- Racecard on arrival
- Meal in the Silks Bar
- Glass of Champagne
- Small dessert
- £10 Tote Betting Booster
Gold Package:
Starting from £27.50
- Club Admission
- Racecard on arrival
- Dish of the Day or Fish and Chips
- Drinks Voucher
- £10 Tote Betting Booster
Silver Package:
Starting from £21.50
- Paddock Admission
- Racecard Voucher
- Dish of the Day or Fish and Chips
- Drinks Voucher
- £10 Tote Betting Booster



