It would be fair to say that the turf racing community tends to look down on dirt racing as inferior, or at best, a slightly alien concept. Opinions change slowly, even though racing on artificial surfaces in the UK, and to a lesser extent in France and Ireland, has...
Obituary: Peter Easterby
Yorkshire mourned the loss of Peter Easterby earlier this week, as the 95 year old former trainer finally handed in his licence at the Pearly Gates, more than 70 years on from his first winner. He presided over a period of rich success for Yorkshire trainers,...
Ripon Races Celebrates Win at the RCA Showcase Awards 2024
Ripon Races won a significant accolade at the 2024 Racecourse Association (RCA) Showcase Awards, held in November in Edinburgh. The awards ceremony brought together racecourses from across the UK to celebrate excellence and innovation in the racing industry. Raceday...
Ripon to host Ownership Day on 26th August 2024
Ripon has been selected as a venue for one of two In the Paddock flagship events which will provide racegoers with exciting activities and opportunities to learn more about the options available across the shared ownership space. On-course activity will include:...
Parade ring gets new bell
Racegoers may have heard the sound of a bell ringing in the parade ring to let jockeys know that it is time to mount their horses. The bell itself is mounted on a wooden plaque and affixed to one of the trees in the parade ring. It is the old warning bell from our...
