UK Race Courses
Wetherby
Wetherby racecourse is a National Hunt racecourse situated near Wetherby in Yorkshire.
It is unique in Yorkshire as it is the only racecourse that is just National Hunt. It hosts the Bet365 Charlie Hall Chase (Grade 2) and the Skybet Castleford Chase (Grade 2). Some of the more famous racehorses that have raced there include Marlborough, One Man, See More Buisness, Viking Flagship, Rhinestone Cowboy to name a few.
Situated alongside the A1 in Wetherby, with a state-of-the-art Wetherby Millennium Stand was opened in February 2000, this course is regarded as the 'Cheltenham of the north'. It is a National Hunt course only with two options - a left-handed oval circuit of 1m 4 furlongs with with easy bends or an older tight, left-handed Hurdle Course. Its history goes back at least to 1891, with an older record of racing at nearby Clifton Moor in 1683.
Situated between Leeds and York, Wetherby hosts some of the finest Jump racing fixtures in Britain. Many of the greatest steeplechasers and hurdlers have graced the turf here, including One Man and Viking Flagship. With high quality action from October to May and first class facilities, Wetherby offers a great racing atmosphere.