The gimcrack restaurant, princess mary seafood bar, as well as the john carr. Here are the york horse racing results friday 21 august 2015. The huge stands of what the locals know as the knavesmere holds 00s of races goers each year and the track stages 3 of the united kingdoms 31 group 1 races the juddmonte international stakes, the nunthorpe stakes and the yorkshire oaks. The secret racegoers guide to york races the racing hub. York goodwood cartmel chester newmarket redcar windsor killarney. A highlight was a race around the isle of wight the course america sailed in 1851.
Mark johnstons cardsharp heads the entries for saturdays. A legacy from york hosting royal ascot in 2005, whilst the berkshire track was being redeveloped, was the joining up of the finishing straight to the back straight to form a round course to enable the longdistance races to be run and is very much an added benefit to the course. Todays racecards and results from york racecourse on. New sponsorship boosts record prize money for yorks. The winning owner of the gimcrack stakes, york s major 2yearold race of the year, enjoys the privilege of making the keynote speech which most owners take as the opportunity to suggest how to right racings wrongs at the gimcrack dinner the following december. Despite his small stature, gimcrack was widely successful, winning 27 of his 36 races in a turf career spanning 7 seasons. The world famous york racecourse is home to some of the best racing facilities in the country.
More top class action this saturday on the horse racing front as we head into the final day of the york ebor festival, plus the itv cameras are also at goodwood to take in three races, that include the celebration mile and the prestige stakes at york as well as the ebor handicap, which is the most valuable handicap in europe, weve also got the group two gimcrack stakes, plus the. Racing uk york racecourse hospitality wednesday 22nd august. York racecourse announces al basti equiworld dubai as sponsor of the gimcrack stakes york racecourse is delighted to announce that dubai based al basti equiworld will support the group two gimcrack stakes, in a three year enhancement of its existing backing for the leading venue. All races at newmarket tuesday 17th april 2018 horse. The ebor festival fourday racing festival held at york racecourse in each.
The city of york stakes is 7 furlongs and was promoted from a listed race to a group 3 event in 2016. General manager at york racecourse hospitality where he would eat if he was attending a day at the races. Top tip get there early, around noon, then you can have a nice. Whatever the occasion, whether it be a naming ceremony, wedding gathering, funeral remembrance, family dinner or celebration of life.
York has a fairly long list of class 1 races running from may to august but the key events falls between its two festival meetings, the dante festive and the ebor festival. Create your own raceday restaurants voltigeur restaurant ebor restaurant parade ring restaurant dante suite fine dining book ebor and. The friendly team at york racecourse hospitality will be delighted to answer any. The gimcrack restaurant on the 1st floor of the gimcrack stand offers a great. The gimcrack stakes was established in 1846, and it was originally open to horses of either gender. A true oneoff, this box offers the crescendo of excitement as runners flash past its open balcony. Limited availability remaining for the ebor and dante festivals. From the north, use the a19 and a59, then the york ring road to avoid the city centre. York racecourse has announced that dubaibased al basti equiworld will sponsor the group 2 gimcrack stakes, in a threeyear enhancement of its existing backing for the venue.
Cgc event caterers, supreme house, lotherton way, garforth. York racecourse fixtures are held on the famous knavesmire turf from may to october, with a host of topclass races including the dante stakes and top handicap the john smiths cup. The finishing touches are being applied to a major redevelopment, which will be complete in time for the tracks biggest fixture, the ebor festival aug. Connections of carsharp hope they have the ace in the pack ahead of saturdays al basti equiworld gimcrack stakes at york. York racecourse hospitality can cater for vegetarian, vegan, soya free, coeliac food gluten free and wheat free please click here for a guide to options available at the course in common with many sporting venues, there are some areas where the volume of crowd and focus on the live action mean that food and drinks may not be consumed. Gimcrack restaurant at york races york message board.
Full result with video replay from the symphony group handicap at york. The gimcrack stakes is a group 2 flat horse race for twoyearold thoroughbred colts and geldings run over a distance of 6 furlongs and 3 yards 1,210 metres at york racecourse during the ebor festival meeting in august. The jewel in the crown of northern racing, a day at york races is an experience youll not forget in a hurry. York is a thriving city, you can enjoy a great day out and witness the worlds finest racehorses at york racecourse, located on the knavesmire in the heart of york since 1731. The ebor bistro is located on the ground floor of the ebor grandstand. The gimcrack restaurant on the 1st floor of the gimcrack stand offers a great value choice three course sitdown lunch from 11. The gimcrack suite when this box was first designed in the 19th century it was to have the judges eye view of the finish and that remains a key benefit of this unique location. By 1846, the committee had introduced the gimcrack stakes, which has since become one of york s most enduring races. Call 0121 233 6500 to book york racecourse corporate hospitality packages and vip tickets. This was a weeklong regatta and party to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the regatta that came to be called the americas cup.
The best horses are running there, owners and trainers love the place, and customer satisfaction generally is soaring. The knavesmire track has hosted racing since 1730 and the fourday ebor festival in august. Three events are run on backtoback days preceding the upcoming festival. He had plenty up his sleeve when winning over two miles on the opening day of this meeting add to your betslip 3. The traditional highlight of the season at york races commences on wednesday 19th august and ends with the unforgettable york ebor on saturday. Pause slideshow racegoers arrive in their finest for ladies day. Ladies day at york races thu, august 24, 2017 ebor festival. We also report if there are any nonrunners in the race. Augusts venue of the month york racecourse part 2 cgc. Originally a 3day meeting, now a 4day racing festival, the ebor festival in august features the juddmonte international, the yorkshire oaks, nunthorpe stakes. Always enjoy it here you can have a good racing expereince here and its also usually good value for money to eat here. York racecourse is delighted to announce that dubai based al basti equiworld will support the group two gimcrack stakes, in a three year enhancement of its existing backing for the leading venue.
Guide to york racecourse history, notable races and more. York racecourse is looking forward to the opening of its latest racegoer facility. The dante festival, which takes place in may, includes races such as the dante stakes and the musidora stakes which are key trials for the epsom derby and oaks respectively. Create your own raceday restaurants book ebor and voltigeur boxes box packages. York racecourse is arguably our biggest and one of our most. Gimcrack won twentyseven times in a career of thirtysix races, but none of his victories were achieved at york. Welcome to yorkshire ebor festival wed 19 sat 22 august september sunday sun 6 september october finale fri 9 sat 10. Racegoers arrive for ladies day at york racecourse. In august 2001, the new york yacht club joined with the royal yacht squadron for the americas cup jubilee, in cowes, england.
Within county stand there are traditional restaurants, contemporary bistros and plenty. Our results are updated continuously after races are finished and the winner has been chosen. Its facilities are second to none and the racing is consistently of a high quality. However, at the ebor meeting it will be absolutely packed, especially on the 21st and 22nd august. Top tip get there early, around noon, then you can have a nice lunch without too much hassle and be finished in good. The catering at york racecourse is firstclass and you will get a good lunch in the gimcrack restaurant with a good choice though i dont know what menu they will be offering. Off 8 months but in top hands and he shouldnt be far away.
The new concept has converted the ground floor of the existing melrose stand into a pre booked premier lounge, which offers. The data for the horse racing results is offered as is from the betfair results service beta. Day 3 is nunthorpe day and features the nunthorpe stakes, gimcrack stakes and. Once near the city, from the south, east and west the a64 and a1036 are the roads to follow. His superb turn of pace should put his rivals to the sword add to your betslip 2. York racecourse hospitality packages vip matchdays. Third of 12 behind qaroun beaten 1 14l at 92 on his latest outing at newbury over 7f good in august last year. York racecourse events 2020 next meeting is friday, july 10th 2020 only 50 days to go until next race day at york races. Key events at york races include the dante festival in may and the ebor festival in august, with top class york races hospitality spread over two restaurants, the ebor and the voltiguer. Originally a 3day race meeting, now a 4day racing festival, the ebor festival in august features the juddmonte international, the yorkshire oaks, nunthorpe. Richard hannons baitha alga produced a career best performance when landing the norfolk stakes at royal ascot and now the classy juvenile will bid for more group success on saturday afternoon, as he lines up in the gimcrack stakes, which is one of the highlights on ebor handicap day at york he will have the burden of giving all his rivals weight, but the. Last tuesday, the 232nd such gathering took place gimcrack, born in 1760, was a small, grey horse measuring 14. A fine range of restaurants, shopping opportunities and attractions, including the. Key events at york races include the dante festival in may and the ebor festival in august, with top class york races hospitality spread over two restaurants.
If youre looking to hire a function room or venue in york for a private event, our skilled team of chefs and management are committed to providing first class hospitality and service for any event. York racecourse events friday, july 10th 2020 racecard. We mainly go for 3 of the 4 days of the ebor festival, and what an atmosphere there is. Welcome to the official york races facebook account. The york racecourse committee, now part of york knavesmire llp still manages racing at york today, and was formed in 1842, to turn around a decline in the quality of racing. On the fifth floor of the grandstand, the eclipse restaurant offers a three course lunch, and tables can be booked for the whole day. York racecourse is just outside the city of york with good motorway links on the m1 and a1. York racecourse information travel fixtures and facilities. York racecourse is looking forward to the opening of its latest racegoer facility, the premier racing lounge, which will see its first racegoers on wednesday 15 may, the opening day of the dante festival.
The middle event of the august meeting lands on a friday and is the most recognizable of the three. Create your own raceday restaurants book ebor and voltigeur boxes box packages unique locations the gimcrack suite the committee. The racecourse knavesmire road, york yo23 1ex, england. York racecourse the ebor festival festivals of racing.