Course guide · North
Wetherby Racecourse
Wetherby kicks the winter season into gear every November with the Charlie Hall Chase, a long-time favourite of Northern jumps fans.
Location
West Yorkshire (LS22 5EJ)
Founded
Opened 1891
Capacity
Around 15,000
Course shape
Left-handed, oval
Type
Jumps
Owner
Wetherby Racecourse
A short history of Wetherby
Founded in 1891, Wetherby has been a cornerstone of Northern jump racing for over a century.
Race day at Wetherby
Welcoming, well organised and family-friendly — a brilliant introduction to a proper Northern jumps day.
Signature races
- Charlie Hall Chase
- West Yorkshire Hurdle
- Towton Novices' Chase
★ Charlie Hall Chase (November)
Getting there
By car via junction 46 of the A1(M); shuttle buses from Leeds on big race days.