York racecourse hospitality packages vip matchdays. The gimcrack restaurant on the 1st floor of the gimcrack stand offers a great value choice three course sit. 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. Featuring the juddmonte international group 1 the richest race of 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. These numbers are intended a guide only, with the team being able to set up rooms to most specifications. 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. 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. A fine range of restaurants, shopping opportunities and attractions, including.
Please note, the ebor restaurant is shared tables of 10 or 12. Racenet records all official york race results dating back to 2011. 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. Create your own raceday restaurants book ebor and voltigeur boxes box packages unique locations the gimcrack suite the committee. For my money, the gimcrack club dinner, staged at york racecourse each december, is in a league of its own. Blog family day at york races family day at york races the press family raceday is fun for all the family, with seven thoroughbred races, and a charles owen pony race at the beginning of the card, as well as our interactive racing zone which includes fun and games for our youngest racegoers. New sponsorship boosts record prize money for yorks. He won five such races and recorded a further 21 victories from. May 14, 2014 the winning owner of the gimcrack stakes, yorks 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. York racecourse is renowned not only for the quality of its racing but also for the quality of its facilities it has just won a local tourism award and was. Enjoy the luxury of a restaurant with the spectacle of racing.
We were there on a not so busy day so when the showers came we were able to find shelter. Food is great, drinks reasonably priced, staff really nice. Would you associate this place or activity with nightlife. Whatever the occasion, whether it be a naming ceremony, wedding gathering, funeral remembrance, family dinner or celebration of. My twin brother stephen and i had a five day break in york and although racing was not on at york racecourse i viewed the racecourse from the notorious execution point known as the tyburn where we. It is the third biggest racecourse in britain in terms of total prize money offered, and second behind ascot in prize money offered per meeting. The gimcrack restaurant can be found on the first floor of the county stand offers a 3 course meal option, available from 11.
The course is almost a horseshoe shape, is run left handed and is 2 miles in length. Elsewhere look out for bouncy castles and slides, face painting, pony rides and lots more. Proud to be irish ryan tubridy hits the galway races with host of rte stars. The gimcrack stakes is a group 2 flat horse race in great britain open to twoyearold colts and geldings. High quality action whilst catching up with friends. To view the result of a past york meeting, click on the date below and you will find a complete set of results including margins, time, track condition, breeding and more. 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. The four day festival treats racegoers to some of york racecourses oldest, fastest, richest and most famous races and ticket holders will be able to witness the very best make their place in racing. Guests will gain access to the award winning ebor stand, listed gimcrack. The eclipse restaurant can be found on the 5th floor of the ebor stand and also offers a carvery or if you prefer your seafood. The ebor festival the 4day showpiece ebor festival is the flagship meeting at york racecourse flagship meeting.
Dont miss the suns eachway thief and naps for today right here. Top tip get there early, around noon, then you can have a nice lunch without too much hassle and be finished in good. Mark johnstons cardsharp heads the entries for saturdays. It is also easily accessible by car from all major transport. In may, the dante meeting at york races is another fabulous event with the dante and the musidora stakes historically the most significant trials for the epsom derby and oaks. A selection of bars and viewing areas can be found on the ground and fifth floor, whilst the ground floor boasts the delightful ebor bistro these are all open to county stand badge holders. Ripon racecourse has been confirmed as one of the top 11 racecourses to visit in england and wales by national tourist board visitengland as part of the racecourse associations rca quality assured racecourse scheme qars. York racecourse hospitality, uk racecourse of the year. Nov 21, 2019 visited york races every year now for the past four and loved it every time. 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.
Augusts venue of the month york racecourse part 2 cgc. Gimcrack was a successful horse of the 18th century and had this race named in his honour in 1846 when the inaugural running took place on the knavesmire. At the time, the standard of racing was decreasing but they helped to fix this problem and introduced races such as the gimcrack stakes just four years after their formation. The york racecourse is located at racecourse road york wa. The rise restaurant occupies a lively place at the heart of the hotel, offering fine. The winning owner of the gimcrack stakes, yorks 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.
The four day festival treats racegoers to some of york racecourses oldest, fastest. 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. The best horses are running there, owners and trainers love the place, and customer satisfaction generally is soaring. The gimcrack restaurant, princess mary seafood bar, as well as the john carr griddle are all easily reached for guests looking for something a little more. Call 0121 233 6500 to book york racecourse corporate hospitality packages and. New sponsorship boosts record prize money for yorks gimcrack stakes. The traditional highlight of the season at york races commences on wednesday 19th august and ends with the unforgettable york ebor on saturday.
Check out the gimcrack restaurant or head up to the top floor and try out the eclipse restaurant. York racecourses flag ship restaurant and winner of best fine dining experience at the 2016 national racecourse catering awards. The nine who met resolved to form the nyyc and named stevens commodore. The crisp linen tablecloths and wide choice help make dining here a further treat on any raceday and theres no need to book. The friendly team at york racecourse hospitality will be delighted to answer any questions you may have. York racecourse hospitality, uk racecourse of the year and. 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. The new york yacht club nyyc was started on july 30, 1844, when john cox stevens invited eight friends to his yacht gimcrack, anchored in new york harbor. Usually go casual to the course enclosure great for taking your own food and drink and fun for kids but most recently in the melrose club lounge. You can reserve a table for the entirety of the afternoon while you eat, drink, and enjoy the races. It includes the group one international stakes and yorkshire oaks, the nunthorpe sprint, the gimcrack and lowther stakes and the ebor itself.
The table below highlights a selection of our function rooms at a glance. It attracts around 350,000 racegoers per year and stages three of the uks 36 annual group 1 races the juddmonte international stakes, the nunthorpe stakes and the yorkshire. The county enclosure is where the luxurious ebor grandstand is located, and it has loads to offer. Our office hours for enquiries are monday friday, 9am to 5pm. 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. A true oneoff, this box offers the crescendo of excitement as runners flash past its open balcony. On the fifth floor of the grandstand, the eclipse restaurant offers a three course lunch, and tables can be booked for the whole day. Our range of rooms mean that we can cater for a range of sizes and types of functions. Edwardian grace meets modern taste in this popular restaurant and theres no need to book. 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. The york racecourse is situated in the picturesque landscape on the outskirts of york in western australia and is operated by york racing inc.
York racecourse is proud to have been regularly voted both uk racecourse of the year and northern racecourse of the year by the racegoers club. York racecourse 2020 all you need to know before you go. The season promises to be another cocktail of sporting drama, summer sunshine, culinary delights and luxury hospitality. The gimcrack stakes was established in 1846, and it was originally open to horses of either gender.
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. Edwardian grace meets modern taste in this popular restaurant. On tuesday 11 december, the 248th gimcrack dinner was staged at york racecourse. Served in the eclipse restaurant, fifth floor of the ebor stand includes. Guide to york racecourse history, notable races and more. It is the oldest operating race track in the region and is regarded as a prominent location by the western australian community. Set your social summer off in style with a day at the races, the scent of newly mown grass an first chance to combine york races with your weekend.
The gimcrack restaurant on the 1st floor of the gimcrack stand offers a great value choice three course sitdown lunch from 11. Click below for expert advice on animal welfare in tourism. Please visit our website for york races fixtures, which often include saturdays. Cgc event caterers, supreme house, lotherton way, garforth.
Located just a short walk from the city centre of the historic city of york, york races offers a fantastic experience both during the races and after they have finished with the pubs and restaurant of york so close by but also because of the many extras the course puts on such as musical acts. Hi we are visiting york races next week and spotted on the website that a 3 course lunch is available in the gimcrack room for. York is one of the premier tracks in europe having recently won flat racecourse of the year award and also came out top in the times newspaper survey of all britains racecourses. Chefs carvery or a vegetarian option draught pint john smithsfosters, 125ml glass of house wine or a soft drink fish and fizz. What we do know is that the prize pools attached to the horse races at york are colossal, especially those that fall during the ebor festival. Our packages provide a wide range of dining options including inclusive full bar. Ripon retains place in top 11 with excellence accolade for customer service and club restaurant. The ebor bistro is located on the ground floor of the ebor grandstand. It is run at york over a distance of 6 furlongs 1,207 metres, and it is scheduled to take place each year in august. The gimcrack restaurant is a formal restaurant serving 3 course lunch and afternoon tea. Gimcrack restaurant at york races york message board.
The race is currently staged on the third day of york s fourday ebor festival meeting. Create your own raceday restaurants book ebor and voltigeur boxes box packages unique. The press family raceday is fun for all the family, with seven thoroughbred races, and a charles owen pony race at the beginning of the card, as well as our interactive racing zone which includes fun and games for our youngest racegoers. The county stand is the premier enclosure at york races. The ebor festival fourday racing festival held at york racecourse in each august was first established in 1843 with the first running of the ebor handicap. An important moment in york racecourses history came in 1842 with the formation of the york racecourse committee, which still runs today. York racecourse is a horse racing venue in york, north yorkshire, england. Three days hence, the new commodore announced, members would be departing on a yachtclub cruise to newport. By 1846, the committee had introduced the gimcrack stakes, which has since become one of yorks most enduring races. 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. Mark johnstons cardsharp heads the entries for saturdays gimcrack stakes at york racecourse. A brief guide to the racecourse stands york racecourse.
Dec 16, 2002 for my money, the gimcrack club dinner, staged at york racecourse each december, is in a league of its own, writes richard evans. For my money, the gimcrack club dinner, staged at york racecourse each december, is in a league of its own, writes richard evans. Within county stand there are traditional restaurants, contemporary bistros and plenty. Ripon retains place at top table of quality assured. York racecourse knavesmire road york yo23 1ex view on map tel. 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 won twentyseven times in a career of thirtysix races, but none of his victories were achieved at york. Latest york horse racing results including past results. Our highlights include seasonal prize money of over. However, at the ebor meeting it will be absolutely packed, especially on the 21st and 22nd august. 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. Guests will gain access to the award winning ebor stand, listed gimcrack stand and champagne terrace.
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. 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. Private events venue for hire for private occasions york. Gimcrack stakes, which has since become one of yorks most enduring races. According to tradition, the event is addressed by the owner of the horse which wins the. Visited york races every year now for the past four and loved it every time. We hope other regular visitors may take this chance to explore the stand side of the course and sample the knavesmire restaurant or enjoy the elevated and if needed dry views from the stand itself, or perhaps enjoy a delicious traditional afternoon tea in the gimcrack restaurant. The gimcrack stakes is a group two race run at york over six furlongs for twoyearold colts and geldings.
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