Special Events

Family Fun Day- Sunday 20th May 2012

One of our most popular meetings this fixture includes plenty of FREE ACTIVITIES for children.

Entertainment can be located over in the Course Enclosure (which as a Course, Paddock or Club Admission holder you will have access to)

You can expect FREE:

  • Face Painting
  • Fantasia Fun House
  • Balloon Modelling
  • Cup and Saucer Ride
  • Kiddie Cub Kart
  • Bouncy Castle

Entertainment may change slightly but we will keep this list as up to date as possible.

Ripon offers a great introduction to racing for all the family; with free entry for accompanied children under 16.

 

 

Ladies' Day- Thursday 21st June 2012

Always a stylish and colourful occasion, Ladies' Day features a glorious afternoon of racing together with Fashion Marquee & Shows.

This day seems to be getting bigger and better every year, so don't miss out, see what all the fuss is about and come join us on Thursday 21st June.

With fantastic prizes for the Best Dressed Lady and Best Hat competition, prizes to be announced closer to the time, it's a great opportunity to glam up and put your best frock and hat on.

Our Ladies' Day Marquee this year is £87.50 (inc VAT)

This includes:-

  • Marquee entrance
  • Club enclosure admission
  • Bucks Fizz on arrival
  • 3 Course set meal
  • Afternoon tea
  • Reserved parking

To find out more or book your place in our fabulous Marquee call Jane Hutchinson on 01765 530530.

 

 

Start of the Yorkshire Racing Festival- Saturday 21st July 2012

The fifth Yorkshire Racing Summer festival will be running at the region's racecourses throughout July. The Yorkshire Summer Racing Festival - 21st-31st July 2012

This fixture is our most popular in the season, so it is advisable to pre-book tickets where possible.

The dates are as follows:

Open mornings for our racegoers with behind the scenes tours and meet the trainers will take place:-

  • Monday 23rd July, Open Morning (10am-12pm) at David O'Meara's Yard - Arthington Barn Stables, Highfield Lane, Nawton, York, YO62 7TU. Followed by evening racing at Beverley.
  • Tuesday 24th July, Open Morning (10am-11am) at Robin Bastiman's Yard, home of the famous ‘Borderlescott' - Goosemoor Farm, Warfield Lane, Cowthorpe, Wetherby, LS22 5EU. Followed by a behind the scenes tour of Wetherby Racecourse (11am-12pm)
  • Thursday 26th July, Open Morning (10am-12pm) at Scott Dixon's Yard - Babworth, Retford, DN22 8ES. Followed by evening racing at Doncaster.

     

    Simply pre-book your ticket for the races via the links above and get an exclusive opportunity to go behind the scenes of some of Yorkshire's leading racing yards - an excellent addition for the racing enthusiast or novice who wants to know more about racing - and superb for families too!

    For your chance to be part of the exclusive behind the scenes tours at the stable yards, simply book your tickets and email quote booking reference number to admin@goracing.co.uk

    Everyone who pre-books race tickets will be entered into a prize draw to win a free VIP upgrade to the race meeting you have booked for - including up to 4 places in the course's best resturant, a bottle of wine and the chance to present the winning trophy of the Sky Bet race. 
        
    Festival Cards are available and will be on sale until the end of June, so don't delay. Buy yours today and experience the unique experience of a day at the races - Yorkshire style!

    For the latest information follow us on Twitter @Yorkshireracing

 

 

Children's Day- Monday 6th August 2012

One of our most popular meetings this fixture includes plenty of FREE ACTIVITIES for children.

Entertainment can be located over in the Course Enclosure (which as a Course, Paddock or Club Admission holder you will have access to)

You can expect FREE:

  • Face Painting
  • Free ice-cream for every child
  • Goody Bags (limited numbers)
  • Fantasia Fun House
  • Balloon Modelling
  • Cup and Saucer Ride
  • Kiddie Cub Kart
  • Bouncy Castle

Entertainment may change slightly but we will keep this list as up to date as possible.

Ripon offers a great introduction to racing for all the family; with free entry for accompanied children under 16.

 

 

Bank Holiday Fixture- Monday 27th August 2012

Entertainment can be located over in the Course Enclosure (which as a Course, Paddock or Club Admission holder you will have access to)

You can expect FREE:

  • Face Painting
  • Fantasia Fun House
  • Balloon Modelling
  • Cup and Saucer Ride
  • Kiddie Cub Kart
  • Bouncy Castle

Entertainment may change slightly but we will keep this list as up to date as possible.

Ripon offers a great introduction to racing for all the family; with free entry for accompanied children under 16.

 

 

Season Finale- Saturday 29th September 2012

This is your last chance to visit Ripon in its 2012 Season.