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Yorkshire’s Garden Racecourse

Next Fixture: Down to the Races: 1930’s Style – Saturday 25th April

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Raceday Information: Saturday 25th April

Gates Open: 11:30am | 7 Races

First Race: 1:40pm | Last Race: 5:20pm

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UPCOMING FIXTURES

Key: Saturday / Family / Evening / Standard

Saturday 25th April – Down to the Races: 1930’s Style!

Afternoon Racing – Gates open: 11:30am | First Race: 1:40pm

Friday 8th May – Twilight Tracks Music Evening!

Evening Racing – Gates open: 3:45pm | First race: 5:45pm

Sunday 17th May – Traditional Family Day

Afternoon Racing – Gates open: 11:45am | First race: 2:17pm

Thursday 28th May – Afternoon Racing

Afternoon Racing – Gates open: 12:05pm | First race: 2:05pm

Wednesday 3rd June – Evening Racing

Evening Racing – Gates open: 4:00pm | First race: 6:00pm

Wednesday 17th June – Evening Racing

Evening Racing – Gates open: 4:00pm | First race: 5:57pm

Thursday 18th June – Ladies’ Day

Afternoon Racing – Gates open: 11:30am | First race: 1:40pm

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.

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