Beverley Racecourse

Danehillsundance Wins the Feature Race @ Beverley

June 23, 2010
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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
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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
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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
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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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Be ‘Lucky in Love’ at Beverley Racecourse Tonight

June 17, 2010
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It’s your chance to get ‘Lucky in Love’ at Beverley’s Westwood racecourse tonight (Thursday). The latest meeting at the popular racecourse is Lucky in Love Night, a six-race meeting aimed at making contacts at all levels in life. On entry to the racecourse, you’ll be given a padlock and key and your goal is to find your ideal match. Whether you’re looking for romance, social networking, making contacts or just…

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HU17.net 12 Months Old Today!

June 15, 2010
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HU17.net celebrates its first birthday today – and we’re proud to have played our part in promoting our wonderful town in this thoroughly enjoyable first year. Our goal remains simple – to chronicle local life, to promote the local community and their activities and portray the town in the positive light it so richly deserves. The site is the brainchild – and obsession – of Molescroft resident Paul Smith, whose…

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Wednesday Afternoon Racing @ Beverley Racecourse

June 9, 2010
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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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Aerial Pictures of Beverley

June 5, 2010
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Yesterday the skies were clear over Beverley and it made for some great views from a light aircraft which circled Beverley allowing us to get some fantastic images of landmarks like the Beverley Minster, St Mary’s Church, Beverley Westwood and more. Obviously, things like the Beverley Minster stand out though what is also very evident from the sky is the massive scare on the surface, the Flemingate development. From the…

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Records Show History of Racing in Beverley

June 4, 2010
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The racing season at Beverley is now well under way. Horse racing has always been a sophisticated affair, and if anything it has become more so with the passage of time.  It is a chance for people to dress up in all their finery and enjoy the thrilling atmosphere of the race. Documents held at the Treasure House, Beverley, show that the spirit of horse racing generally remains the same,…

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People Enjoy Racing @ Beverley Despite Bad Weather

May 29, 2010
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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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Wednesday Evening @ Beverley Racecourse

May 27, 2010
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Beverley Racecourse held a night of racing that include the Hilary Needler Trophy and top Frankie Dettori. The prestigious race was won by Geesala, who is owned by John Brennan. The full face can be watched online by clicking here. Submariner, ridden by Frankie Dettori won the Kevin Donkin Memorial Handicap. Full results from the days racing can be found here. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below…

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Lanfranco Dettori Wins Again @ Beverley

May 12, 2010
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Elite jockey Frankie Dettori was once again racing in Beverley. Dettori found time to sign autographs and pose for pictures as he claimed another win riding Dance East in the New Minster Grandstand Maiden Stakes. Full results form the days racing at Beverley Racecourse can be found here. Left side: Leader Of The Land winner of the Lucky in Love Night 17 June Handicap – Lucky in Love HU17.net Picture…

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Judges Tower, Beverley Racecourse

April 23, 2010
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The Judges Tower at Beverley Racecourse has without question the best view of the of the finishing line, and it needs to as this is where all the information is gathered for those too close to call photo finishes. Racetech engineer John Stephens who operated the photo finish equipment yesterday showed just how sensitive the camera was to movement. A slight vibration was enough to cause distortion to the picture…

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Racegoers @ Beverley Racecourse

April 23, 2010
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With Frankie Dettori on the track and Bob Champion MBE off the track who else was at Beverley Racecourse. These pictures are of racegoers and the crowds who enjoyed a fine days entertainment at Beverley Racecourse. The Bob Champion Cancer Trust HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=592] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge…

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Racing Stars Past & Present at Beverley Racecourse

April 23, 2010
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Beverley Racecourse today was blessed with some big names past and present from the world of racing. Frankie Dettori was in Beverley for one ride for Mark Johnston on Hacienda in the 4.05, the impressive maiden winner make it two from two. Kieren Fallon finished third in the 3.30 riding Interakt and then third in the 5.15 on Love in the West much to the delight of local bar owner…

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Spring Into Racing @ Beverley Racecourse

April 14, 2010
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Beverley Racecourse held its first meet of the season, ‘Spring Into Racing’ saw a good size crowd taking in the action on the track. Results from the race meeting at Beverley Racecourse this afternoon can be found at the bottom of the page. Lenny Bee, Yellow Black Cross Belts sprints for the finish line in the 3.10, Beverley Races ‘Spring Into Racing’ HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture…

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Beverley Racecourse New Themed Race Evening

April 3, 2010
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Beverley Racecourse unlocks a new approach to racing with the launch of a themed race night in 2010 With horseracing season just around the corner, Beverley Racecourse is taking an innovative approach to attracting racegoers to a new fixture which is being launching for the first time this year. The popular racecourse and events centre, based in York Road, Beverley, has organised a themed race meeting on Thursday, June 17,…

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