Welcome to Ripon Races,

Yorkshire’s Garden Racecourse

Next Fixture: CLUB ENCLOSURE TICKETS SOLD OUT

Go Racing in Yorkshire Summer Festival – Saturday 18th July

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Raceday Information: Saturday 18th July – CLUB ENC SOLD OUT

Gates Open: 11:30am | 7 Races

First Race: 2:05pm | Last Race: 5:35pm

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UPCOMING FIXTURES

Key: Saturday / Family / Evening / Standard

Saturday 18th July – Go Racing in Yorkshire Festival

Afternoon Racing – Gates open: 11:30am | First race: 2:05pm

Monday 27th July – Evening Racing

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

Monday 3rd August – Scoops & Saddles Family Day

Afternoon Racing – Gates open: 12:20pm | First race: 2:24pm

Saturday 15th August – William Hill Great St Wilfrid

Afternoon Racing – Gates open: 11:00am | First race: 1:45pm

Monday 31st August – Curtains Up at the Races Family Day

Afternoon Racing – Gates open: 11:30am | First Race: 1:55pm

Tuesday 1st September – Afternoon Racing

Afternoon Racing – Gates open: 12:10pm | First race: 2:10pm

Saturday 26th September – Theakston Beer Festival

Afternoon Racing – Gates open: 11:30am | First race: 1:44pm

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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LATEST NEWS

Honorary Yorkshireman Fanning bows out after 38 year career

Joe Fanning, elder statesman of the Weighing Room, and jockey to the powerful Middleham yard of Charlie Johnston, has announced his retirement from the saddle. The 55 year old hasn't ridden since November last year, when he started treatment for prostate cancer, but...

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