A Birds Eye View of Ladies Day

August 12, 2010

Beverley Racecourse played host to East Yorkshire’s social event of the season, and HU17.net were all over it! Having photographed many of the beautifully-dressed racegoers on their way into Beverley racecourse,  HU17.net chartered a light aircraft  to get a very different view of the day 1, 500ft above Beverley.

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Ladies Day Around the Town

August 11, 2010

Ladies in their thousands descended on Beverley Racecourse today to enjoy Ladies Day at the races today. The streets of Beverley were awash with colour as many enjoyed a drink in the pubs and bars throughout the town, and limos of all shapes and sizes were on show to ferry the ladies, dressed in their finest, to the races. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge…

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Family Fun Day @ Beverley Racecourse

July 28, 2010

Beverley Racecourse held a Family Fun Day and there were plenty of people  in attendance to enjoy the proceedings. Working in conjunction with Beverley Racecourse,  Hull Kingston Rovers Education and Sports Trust  were on hand to help things go with a swing between 12 midday and 2pm. With the help of local team the Beverley Braves, Hull KR held Drill -and -Skill workshops. The Hull KR Education and Sport Trust,…

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Yorkshire Racing Festival @ Beverley Races

July 20, 2010

Beverley Racecourse was packed full of people who were enjoying an evening meeting as part of the Yorkshire Racing Festival. BBC Radio Humberside’s David Burns was broadcasting live from the Westwood. On the track, Beverley Racecourse’s very own Paul Pickard was racing. He failed to pick up what would have been his second win at Beverley, although came close in the feature race. Riding Polish World in the Sky Bet…

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Fun for Some @ Beverley Races

July 14, 2010

Breeder Richard Hunt was in high spirits after the victory of Luv U Noo at Beverley Racecourse on Tuesday. The 16-1 shot, ridden by Dale Swift, pipped favourite Piddie’s Power by three quarters of a length to claim the 4pm totepool A Better Way To Bet Handicap, Although a weekday, a decent crowd turned out on the Westwood for a quality afternoon’s racing. And they were treated to an appearance…

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Jockey Walks Away After Coming Off His Horse

July 13, 2010

David Simmonson had a lucky escape at Beverley Races. On board Aygous in 5pm Yorkshire Racing Summer Festival Starts Saturday Handicap Stakes, Simmonson was thrown his off his mount out of the stalls as Aygous lost his footing. Miraculously, Simmonson walked away unharmed after his fall. The race was won by Graham Gibbons on First Swallow. Picture: David Simmonson falls from his horse coming out of the stalls

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Markington Wins the Feature Race @ Beverley

July 13, 2010

Robert Winston and mount Markington claimed the feature race at Beverley Racecourse. The 4-1 second favourite battled it out with 15/8F Tilletudlem up the home straight to claim the 2m 35y 125th Year of the Watt Memorial Handicap Stakes.

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Yorkshire Racing Summer Festival Discounts

July 8, 2010

Punters can enjoy cut-price entry into Beverley Races in July as part of the Yorkshire Racing Summer Festival. Running from July 17 to July 25, for a minimum of £20 racegoers can get two days of racing at courses throughout the region. Under-16s go free with those who buy a Festival Card, and at each meeting there will be a host of family-orientated events. And as well as cheap entry,…

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Sunny Saturday @ Beverley Races

July 4, 2010

Beverley Racecourse completed is two day’s of racing in the glorious summer sunshine. On the day there were a few stag and hen parties including that of Hodgsons FC skipper Paul Silvester. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=760] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size

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Friday Night @ Beverley Races

July 3, 2010

Racegoers made the most of a stunning Friday night at Beverley Racecourse. As befits a night meeting at the Westwood, the atmosphere was very chilled, helped to a certain extent by the small but lively steel band that entertained  the well turned-out crowd. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=758] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below…

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Interview: Tim Galbraith

July 2, 2010

Tim Galbraith has a simple philosophy: Never turn down a bet, no matter how small. It’s a tenet passed down from his father, and it’s what helps make his bookmaking business the popular but intimate venture it is at Beverley Races. Tim, 45, of Cherry Tree Lane, runs a well-known bookies at the Westwood along with his business partner Dave Money, following in the footsteps of his father Vic, who…

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Danehillsundance Wins the Feature Race @ Beverley

June 23, 2010

Danehillsundance ridden by Robert Wilson won the Siemens Chemical Express Handicap feature race at Beverley Racecourse. After the race the owner was presented with trophy by a representative from Siemens Chemicals. In other races, apprentice jockey Shane B Kelly was back at the track with two rides. The Irishman was looking to repeat his performance of last week at Beverley when picked up his first win at the Lucky in…

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An Afternoon @ Beverley Racecourse

June 23, 2010

Beverley Racecourse enjoyed a good days racing and for the second meeting in a row got lucky with the weather. The course located on the Beverley Westwood provided a great afternoons entertainment in the glorious summer sunshine. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=733] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full…

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Punters Enjoy an Evening @ Beverley Racecourse

June 18, 2010

At last the the summer feel-good factor made its way to Beverley Racecourse last night. Thousands of racegoers turned up for a memorable evening on the Westwood at the ‘Lucky in Love’ themed night. With clear blue skies, bright sunshine and exciting racing setting the tone, punters enjoyed a superb night of entertainment with music provided by a steel band. Beverley Gorbutt from Swanland (right) was awarded a prize for…

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Racecourse Celebrates Success of New Race Night

June 18, 2010

Beverley Racecourse was awash with padlocks and keys last night, when a themed race night called Lucky in Love took place for the first time and thousands of revellers descended on the venue. The popular racecourse and events centre, based in York Road, Beverley, organised the themed race meeting to attract a new generation of racegoers, who were each issued with either a padlock or a key on arrival –…

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Wednesday Afternoon Racing @ Beverley Racecourse

June 9, 2010

Race goers at Beverley Racecourse were once again forced to brave the weather for this afternoon’s race meeting. Nellis Ellis ridden by Silvestre De Sousa won the first race of the afternoon ‘The Celebrate Your Birthday Here’. Ryedane won the ‘Lucky in Love Night Next Thursday Handicap stakes. The next race meeting at Beverley is an evening meeting, racing is scheduled to start at 6.30 with the event have a…

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People Enjoy Racing @ Beverley Despite Bad Weather

May 29, 2010

Pictures from this afternoon at Beverley Racecourse which was full of life for the Brian Yeardley Continental meeting. Drizzle was unable to dampen a jubilant crowd spirits that created a great atmosphere at the Racecourse. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=687] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size

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