Did you know?

The £150,000 Group 2 1895 Duke of York Clipper Stakes is the;
- 1st of 29 races across our season to offer black type
- 1st of 41 races across our season to offer at least a six-figure purse

Dante Festival | Wed 15 - Fri 17 May
York Races Clerks | Go Racing in Yorkshire

As the horses prepare to light up the North from Wednesday…….

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘿𝙚𝙧𝙗𝙮

Which trial has the best record of throwing up Derby winners?

We had a look each Derby winner since the turn of the century, and the races they contested before heading to Epsom Downs Racecourse

🚨 Competition time

We are giving away 2 pairs of tickets in the County Stand for day two (Thursday, May 16) of the Dante Festival. The details to enter:

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Competition closes on Monday at 5pm

That winning feeling ❤️

🔵 Ancient Wisdom heads 12 contenders for next week's Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante Stakes at York Racecourse

Full story 👇

SPRINT STAR BIG EVS BOUND FOR YORK

🗣️Mick Appleby Racing 'Bigs Evs is in very good order. He has wintered really well - he's raring to go. Hopefully, he should run very well...hopefully, he'll win!'

Read more here - bit.ly/4dwixhp

Dante Festival | Wed 15 - Fri 17 May

When the new Roberto Pavilion fish and chip shop needs to be tested ahead of the Dante Festival 😋

Friday team lunch done properly.

Early morning starts on the Knavesmire. What stories will be made on this turf next week? ❤️

'We're really proud of the meeting.'

We can't wait for next week's Dante Festival and prize money now stands at £1.5m, with overall levels across the season at York Racecourse up 30% from pre-Covid.

See more of what's changed on the Knavesmire in the latest #ThisRacingLife 👇

Our Southern End Development👷🏼

• Multi million pound upgrade
• Opening of the Roberto Pavilion next week
• By the Official Opening in August, the Churchill Tyres Lawn & Canopy, improved Theakston Bar & William Hill betting shop, plus additional toilets, will be added.

AZURE BLUE set for York comeback in the 1895 Duke of York Clipper Stakes.

Michael Dods Racing🗣️'We've been quite easy on her, but she looks great. Paul Mulrennan sat on her yesterday & was pleased with here.'

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Dante Festival | Wed 15 - Fri 17 May

Good luck Copper in his Chester run this afternoon!

William Easterby bought Copper Knight at the sales, what did he see in him?

We chat to William during our recent yard visit about bringing our winning most horse back this season 🎉

Our 2024 Community Partners👋

Clifton Green Primary School, continuing from last year
Brainkind, an innovative, independent hospital for specialist rehabilitation for people with brain injuries
The Blueberry Academy, specialist support for young people & adults with learning differences

Ella is all smiles after giving Group race winning sprinter Mill Stream a few extra strong mints along with wishing him and JaneChappleHyam good luck for next week's Group Two 1895 Duke Of York Clipper Stakes York Racecourse

With just one week to go, we chat to Anthea Leigh our Racing Manager and Raceday Clerk of the Course about the going ahead of the Dante Festival 🙌🏼

On Wednesday 8 May, the going is currently GOOD 🏇🏽

Join us this evening for the latest show ⏰ #ThisRacingLife

Tom Bull visits York Racecourse ahead of next week's Dante Festival and we catch up with Richard Fahey, Oisin Orr and Jessica Bedi Racing.

First showing at 9.15pm and at your leisure afterwards on our digital channels 😃