There is some superb action to look forward to in August and there’s something for everyone from the most seasoned regular to first-time racegoers. Here’s a look at some of the highlights...

Coal Mining History The race meetings have been well attended throughout history from as far back as 1648. The early races took place in meadows near Pontefract Castle. It was around that...

Here’s a look at some of the initiatives being offered by racecourses… Sensory Day  Racing is a sport for everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than at Market Rasen.  As part of...

Historic The pretty track – situated a few miles west of the medieval cathedral city – is one of the most historic courses in the country.  Racing at the Wiltshire venue dates...

Three Centuries Of Racing Beverley lies on the outskirts of the pretty market town at Westwood, where racing can be traced back more than 300 years.  The right‐handed course, which hosts Flat...

Summer Holidays The tourist hotspots of Dawlish, Teignmouth and Torquay are little more than a staying chase distance from the summer jumps track.  There can’t be many courses that can match Newton...