York Racecourse

New Racegoers

We hope that everyone who comes racing at York will have a fantastic day out, whether it is your first time or you’re a regular racegoer. No doubt if you are planning your first day racing you will have many questions. We hope that this section will help with those queries, but if there is anything that remains unanswered (aside from who is going to win the first race!) please feel free to email us at enquiries@yorkracecourse.co.uk, phone on 01904 620911 or use the ‘contact us’ form to your left.

10 Reasons to Go Racing

A day at the races can be a great day out for people of all ages.

Where To Go

Which enclosure is best for you?

Raceday Routine

Keeping you in the racing action, navigating you round the raceday circuit.

Raceday Top Tips

Top tips for enjoying your day, including dress code advice.

Jargon Buster

The weird and wonderful words and phrases banded around the racecourse.

Who's Who at the Races

Making it easier to spot owner, trainer, jockeys and officials in the Parade Ring.

The Racecard

A racecard holds much more information than runners and riders.

Betting Guide

Intended as a beginner's guide to betting on a racecourse.

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