Pontefract

Set in West Yorkshire, Pontefract is one of the most popular tracks in the north of England and produces many course specialists.

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THE ULTIMATE RACING RESOURCE WEB SITE

2024/01/01

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THE ULTIMATE RACING RESOURCE WEB SITE

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2022 Horse Racing In Yorkshire - It’s a Tradition!

2022/02/17

2022 Horse Racing In Yorkshire - It’s a Tradition!

Hospitality

Being a stiff, undulating two-mile track, the emphasis is firmly placed on stamina in the staying races but front runners are ideally suited to this track in sprints where an inside, low draw is important.

Pontefract Racecourse, Pontefract Park, Park Rd, Pontefract, Wakefield WF8 4QD.

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Fixtures at Pontefract

Date Course Type
Tue Apr 2 2024 Pontefract Afternoon - Flat - Turf
Mon Apr 22 2024 Pontefract Afternoon - Flat - Turf
Wed May 1 2024 Pontefract Afternoon - Flat - Turf
Fri May 24 2024 Pontefract Evening - Flat - Turf
Mon Jun 10 2024 Pontefract Evening - Flat - Turf
Sun Jun 23 2024 Pontefract Afternoon - Flat - Turf
Mon Jul 1 2024 Pontefract Afternoon - Flat - Turf
Tue Jul 9 2024 Pontefract Afternoon - Flat - Turf
Fri Jul 19 2024 Pontefract Evening - Flat - Turf
Sun Jul 28 2024 Pontefract Afternoon - Flat - Turf
Wed Aug 7 2024 Pontefract Afternoon - Flat - Turf
Sun Aug 18 2024 Pontefract Afternoon - Flat - Turf
Thu Sep 19 2024 Pontefract Afternoon - Flat - Turf
Thu Sep 26 2024 Pontefract Afternoon - Flat - Turf
Mon Oct 7 2024 Pontefract Afternoon - Flat - Turf
Mon Oct 21 2024 Pontefract Afternoon - Flat - Turf

Pontefract Races News

PONTEFRACT RACECOURSE NEWS - HOSPITALITY NEWS

2024/02/27

PONTEFRACT RACECOURSE NEWS - HOSPITALITY NEWS

IMPORTANT RACING INFORMATION

2022/08/31

To all visitors, and advertisers, to the leading independent, racing resource web site

BHA PRESS RELEASE

2022/08/24

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Increases to minimum race values agreed for 2023 as British racing’s Fixture List is published

WELCOME TO THE FESTIVALS NEWS PAGE

2022/03/06

WELCOME TO THE FESTIVALS NEWS PAGE

HORSE RACING FESTIVALS

Go racing to world-class Jump and Flat racing Festivals.

From being part of the famous Cheltenham roar at The Cheltenham Festival, held in March each year, to the home of the Greatest Flat Race in the World, The Cazoo Derby held in June each year, Glorious Goodwood, and on to the Ebor at York in August. It’s your chance to be part of history and witness the extraordinary. From live music, shopping and Grade One racing... a day at a Festival is not to be missed.

RACING FIXTURES 2022

2021/09/14

We have updated the Racing Fixtures web site to include the meeting dates for the whole of 2022.

This update allows visitors to this web site https://www.racingfixtures.co.uk to view the race fixture dates for 2022 at each of the 59 UK Racecourses.

 

GO RACING IN YORKSHIRE

2021/07/29

What is happening in horseracing in Yorkshire?

Go Racing In Yorkshire May 2021 Update

2021/05/28

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TICKETS ON SALE CONTACT RACING FIXTURES HERE

2021/03/04

TICKETS ON SALE CONTACT RACING FIXTURES HERE

Who is looking forward to a day out?

We sure are and we’re thrilled to announce that limited tickets for racedays between May 17th and June 20th will go on sale Monday 8 March!

Remaining fixtures will go on sale in the coming weeks.

IS RACING OPENING ITS DOORS?

2021/02/22

Government Coronavirus relaxation rules in England.

Thoroughbred racehorse named after Rob Burrow to raise money for Rob’s motor neurone disease Fight Back Fund

2020/11/10

The public is invited to become a member of the unique Burrow Seven Racing Club in order to honour Rob’s legacy on the pitch and his heroism in his battle with MND

Go Racing In Yorkshire November 2020 Update

2020/11/05

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In January this year we commissioned a study into the economic impact of horse racing in Yorkshire, which was a very timely thing to do!

The results have now been published and a video presentation and links to the full study can be found in this e-newsletter.

BHABritish horseracing faces severe threat after delay to the public’s return to sporting events

2020/09/25

BHA NEWS FOLLOWING UK GOVERNMENT COVIDE 19 RESTRICTIONS

2020/09/23

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British horseracing faces severe threat after delay to the public’s return to sporting events

The delay to the public’s return to sporting events is a serious blow to the horseracing industry and to the people and communities who depend upon it for their living.

Our sport has worked hard with …

BHA NEWS - Resumption update: Race programme and planning

2020/08/14

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Race programme and planning September’s Flat race programme has now been published on Racing Admin.

Several early closing races have been included in the schedule, which can be viewed here in …