Welcome to Ripon Races,

Yorkshire’s Garden Racecourse

Mark your calendar: 2026 Season Opener :Thursday 16th April!
Click to view the 2026 Fixture Calendar

We can’t wait to welcome you back for another incredible season.

🎟️ Tickets for our 2026 fixtures will be released later this year, but you don’t have to wait—Open Tickets are available now!

👉 Purchase online or call the Office on 01765 530530.

UPCOMING FIXTURES

Key: Saturday / Family / Evening / Standard

Thursday 16th April – Season Opener

Afternoon Racing – Gates open: TBC | First race: TBC

Saturday 25th April – Afternoon Racing

Afternoon Racing – Gates open: TBC | First Race: TBC

Friday 8th May – Evening Racing

Evening Racing – Gates open: TBC | First race: TBC

Sunday 17th May – Traditional Family Day

Afternoon Racing – Gates open: TBC | First race: TBC

Thursday 28th May – Afternoon Racing

Afternoon Racing – Gates open: TBC | First race: TBC

Wednesday 3rd June – Evening Racing

Evening Racing – Gates open: TBC | First race: TBC

Wednesday 17th June – Evening Racing

Evening Racing – Gates open: TBC | First race: TBC

ABOUT RIPON RACES

Known as Yorkshire’s Garden Racecourse, Ripon Races has been hosting some of the most exciting, prestigious and enjoyable racing in the country for more than 300 years. Ripon Racecourse never fails to impress year on year with its outstanding backdrop, exciting atmosphere and being situated in one of the country’s most beautiful and historic cities. Ripon (North Yorkshire) is one of the oldest cities in England, boasting a market that stretches back centuries, which makes it a great place to visit.

Our History

LATEST NEWS

Tudhope rides treble but Mark’s Choice steals the show to sign off the season

Daniel Tudhope signed off Ripon's final meeting of 2025 with a short-priced treble, in the process crowning himself leading rider over the course of the season at the Garden Racecourse. But in truth, it was a meeting dominated by Ripon regulars, not least old...

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