York Races

York Racecourse is one of the jewels in the crown of British racing. This is a brilliant venue, hugely popular with the crowds that flock to its location on the outskirts of the city that shares its name.

Its superb viewing and first-class facilities complement the excellent standard of racing staged at the course.

York races are the stage for significant early-season classic trials, the Musidora Stakes for fillies and the Dante Stakes for colts.

Its three-day August festival features the Juddmonte International Stakes, one of Europe’s premier middle-distance events, and the ever-popular and historic York races Ebor Handicap over one mile and six furlongs.

York Racecourse is a wide, sweeping track with long bends that suit the long-striding galloper.

York Racecourse Events And Fixtures 2021

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There are no events this month

WED 12th May York North

Turf Flat Afternoon

THU 13th May York North

Turf Flat Afternoon

FRI 14th May York North

Turf Flat Afternoon

SAT 22nd May York North

Turf Flat Afternoon

FRI 11th Jun York North

Turf Flat Afternoon

SAT 12th Jun York North

Turf Flat Afternoon

FRI 9th Jul York North

Turf Flat Afternoon

SAT 10th Jul York North

Turf Flat Afternoon

FRI 23rd Jul York North

Turf Flat Evening

SAT 24th Jul York North

Turf Flat Afternoon

WED 18th Aug York North

Turf Flat Afternoon

THU 19th Aug York North

Turf Flat Afternoon

FRI 20th Aug York North

Turf Flat Afternoon

SAT 21st Aug York North

Turf Flat Afternoon

SUN 5th Sept York North

Turf Flat Afternoon

FRI 8th Oct York North

Turf Flat Afternoon

SAT 9th Oct York North

Turf Flat Afternoon

There are no events this month

Confirmed races in plain text. Confirmed pattern races in bold text. Unconfirmed races in grey text.

York Races Tips

York races are extremely competitive and attract elite horses from the leading stables in Britain and beyond.
John Gosden has a very good strike rate with the horses he sends here, many of them partnered by Frankie Dettori, who rides the course extremely well.
James Doyle and Jim Crowley also have noteworthy records at York Racecourse.
In sprints over five and six furlongs, a low draw can be an advantage. York’s open, galloping spaces mean hold-up horses have every chance to pounce close to the line.

York Races Behind Closed Doors

York races are currently being run behind closed doors because of the ongoing COVID-19 situation.

This is set to be reviewed and updated in line with government advice, with York races keen to welcome back punters as soon as it is safe to do so.

It’s still worth checking York races fixtures because the decision to allow spectators in could change. If you book tickets to a York Racecourse event that is then moved to behind closed doors, refunds will be processed through the official course website.