Pontefract Racecourse

22/01/2025

Who's getting excited? 🙋‍♀️

Have you seen who's joining us after racing for our Friday Music Nights 🎤

Friday 23rd May: The Fillers - the world’s first and best tribute to “The Killers” will be performing iconic hits such as Mr Brightside and Somebody Told Me 🎸

Friday 18th July: Flash: A Tribute To QUEEN - Flash transports audiences back to the glory days of QUEEN, performing hit after hit and anthem after anthem 🎼

❗ WRAP 'N' ROLL ❗️
Available online, in advance only on Friday Evenings is the Wrap 'n' Roll package! For £30 enjoy entry into the Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure, a Yorkshire pudding wrap and a pint (or glass of house wine), find out more: pontefract-races.co.uk

📸 Hannah Ali

19/01/2025

Flash: A Tribute to Queen will be performing after the last race on Friday Evening 18th July 🏇🎶

Flash is a spellbinding tribute band dedicated to embodying the legendary music and spirit of the iconic rock band QUEEN! Performing hit after hit and anthem after anthem!

Join us for an evening of thrilling racing followed by live music, plus a beer festival with great local ales and ciders on offer 🍻

16/01/2025

Last year we introduced the option to add on a voluntary donation to when purchasing tickets online if you wish to do so ❤️

New Beginnings, based just outside of York, rehome and retrain former racehorses. They provide a safe supportive environment for former racehorses to adapt and learn new skills after they have finished their first career in racing. We have worked closely with Pam, Kev and the team at the yard for a while now, they have been bringing their horses to the Racecourse for over 10 years! You will often see them at one of our Sunday meetings with Nico, the Racecourses Equine Ambassador.

Any support is greatly appreciated!

13/01/2025

Love this picture captured by our photographer Alan, Official Photographers last year at our meeting on the 19th July 🏇

Don't forget to have a look at our 2025 fixtures: pontefract-races.co.uk/race-days

10/01/2025

Coming out of their cage and ready to hit the stage!

After an exciting evening of racing, The Fillers, the world’s first and best tribute to “The Killers” will take to the stage on Friday 23rd May 🕺

Get ready to sing your heart out to iconic hits such as Mr Brightside and more as we end the night on a high note 🎤

Book now for a night of thrilling racing and live music - www.pontefract-races.co.uk/tickets

09/01/2025

❗️ We are experiencing some issues with the power supply at the Racecourse.

If you are trying to contact the office please be aware the phone lines may be down temporarily, to get in touch please email us on [email protected] and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

Thank you

08/01/2025

Ready to swap the snow for sand?

While it's freezing outside, we have some news to share that'll turn up the heat 🔥

Thanks to RIU Hotels and Resorts this years LUCKY winner of the Best Dressed Ladies Competition will be jetting off to Dubai for a fabulous all inclusive week stay for two - flights included! ⛱️☀️

06/01/2025

The new year is here!

Just 96 days until the 2025 season gets underway at Pontefract on Tuesday 8th April🏇

Here’s another Ponte’fact’ for you 👇

03/01/2025

Back again for 2025 … OAP Free Day

🗓️ Monday 14th April

On the 14th April those aged 60 and over can apply for a free ticket into the Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure here: www.pontefract-races.co.uk/tickets/ 🎟️

22/12/2024

New to 2025 the CHAIRMAN'S CHALLENGE! 🌟

During the 2025 racing season, £5000 will be up for grabs for the connections of the first horse to win three races at Pontefract in 2025 🏆

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19/12/2024

There is a car parked up in the Picnic Enclosure, YK06 YEX, please be aware the gates will be closed for Christmas on the 23rd December when Huggamug at the pavilion close for Christmas 🚗

18/12/2024

A Ponte'fact' for you to enjoy! 👇

📷 Official Photographers

18/12/2024

Merry Christmas! 🎄🎅

Christmas hours 👇

16/12/2024

Inspired by Spotify ... but the Ponte version ✨

Thank you to everyone who has been a part of our year!

11/12/2024

Wow!

Look at that Yorkshire pudding wrap 🥰 🤩

Don't forget to visit Huggamug at the pavilion if you haven't already! Delicious cakes, coffee, paninis, jacket potatoes, breakfast and festive specials! 🎅

❄️Good morning!❄️
Today's specials:
💙Festive turkey yorkshire pudding wrap with roasties
💙Halloumi and bacon flatbread with sweet chilli jam
💙Homemade Broccoli and Stilton soup & a roll

10/12/2024

A great team day out at New Beginnings Horses yesterday helping out around the yard!

We love spending time with Pam, Kev and the team, and of course catching up with our very own equine ambassador Nico ❤️

06/12/2024

The True Yorkshireman package is back for 2025!

Available for Midweek & Sunday Meetings online in advance 🏇

Entry into the Grandstand & Paddock, a pint or glass of house wine and a pie for £17

To book and for T&Cs please visit: pontefract-races.co.uk/tickets

05/12/2024

Holbeck Together provides a variety of services, activities & opportunities for people to get involved locally! They have lots going on this Christmas 🎄☃️

Find out more: https://www.holbecktogether.org/

🎄⛄ Shout out to the Holbeck Together volunteers, seen here enjoying a special Christmas gathering! Our volunteers do so much to support us and the community throughout the year. ❤️ If you have the spare time or the right skills and think you could contribute, why not look to get involved as a volunteer with us in 2025?

There are lots of volunteering opportunities available currently - to find out more, contact Laura on 0113 245 5553 or send an email to [email protected].