UK Racecourse Information
Ripon Racecourse
Welcome To Ripon Racecourse Located in the spectacular Yorkshire Dales and affectionately referred to as the 'Garden Racecourse'. Ripon is one of the most attractive courses in the country and a delightful place to spend a day's racing with plenty of attractions nearby including the medieval cathedral in the market town itself |
Contact Details  Address Ripon Race Co. Ltd 77 North Street Ripon HG4 1DS Telephone 01765 602 156 Fax 01765 690 018 |
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Travel Information Local Transport Links By Road From the south, take the A1/A1M. Pick up the B6265 towards Ripon – the course is just off this road. By Rail The nearest station is Harrogate. Railway Station Thirsk Railway Station 9.3 miles (14.9 km) Airport Leeds And Bradford 20.6 miles (33.1 km) By Air Helicopters can land at the racecourse by prior agreement. Route Finder |
Ripon Racecourse Facilities Betting There are Tote and bookmaker facilities across the course. Parking There is plenty of free car parking at the course. If you want to be centre course there is a £10 charge, max 4 people Children There are two children’s playgrounds at Ripon. Children 16 and under are allowed in free when accompanied by an adult. August 2 is Children’s Day with many extra attractions. Disabled There are viewing facilities in the Club Enclosure and good access around the course. |
Ripon Racecourse Enclosures And Grandstands Club Tickets: £17 Food And Drink The Club enclosure has a members dining room and two bars with a full selection of drinks and snacks. The Paddock Room is self service, with a choice of light snacks and sandwiches while The St Wilfrid’s Bar offer sandwiches and coffee. The Champagne Bar offer Seafood specialities throughout the day. Viewing he best views of the course are available from here. There is also reserved parking, a separate entrance, dedicated hospitality facilities and access to the Parade Ring and Winner’s Enclosure. Dress Smart Casual Tattersalls Tickets: £11 Food And Drink Bars and fast food outlets are available throughout the area including the Wakeman Bar and Jim Joel Bar and the Fish ‘n’ Chip Shop. A self service cafeteria, the Fountains Café, serves hot and cold food. Viewing The views of the course are from the main undercover Grandstand, with access to the Parade Ring and Winner’s Enclosure. Dress Course Tickets: £4 or £12 for a car and four adults. Food And Drink The Course Bar and Tea Bar both serve snacks. Viewing Trackside viewing gets you up close to the action, however, you are unable to view the Parade Ring and Winner’s Enclosure from here. Dress |
Course Details Flat Course  Effect Of Draw Low number draw favoured on the sprint course except when the going is soft or heavy. Right-handed, 1m5f oval with slight undulations and sharp bend before 5f run-in. |
Ripon Racecourse Fixtures 2008 Weekday Thursday Saturday Friday Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday Thursday Monday Saturday Monday Saturday Monday Tuesday Saturday Date 17th April 2008 26th April 2008 9th May 2008 18th May 2008 3rd June 2008 4th June 2008 18th June 2008 19th June 2008 7th July 2008 19th July 2008 4th August 2008 16th August 2008 25th August 2008 26th August 2008 30th August 2008 Race Type Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat More Information First April Meeting Second April Meeting May Meeting First June Meeting First June Meeting Second June Meeting Second June Meeting First July (Evening) Meeting Second July Meeting First August Meeting Second August Meeting Third August (Bank Holiday) Meeting Third August (Bank Holiday) Meeting September Meeting |
