Ripon


Ripon Racecourse is one of the oldest racing venues in Britain, with meetings recorded as far back as 1664 on Bondgate Green. Racing moved through several temporary sites over the next two centuries, including a course beside the River Ure, before settling permanently on Boroughbridge Road in 1900, where the first meeting at the modern track was held on 6 August that year.

The course quickly became an established flat‑racing venue and has long been known as 'Yorkshire's Garden Racecourse' because of its landscaped setting and attractive surroundings. It has earned repeated praise from racegoers and was voted Best Small Racecourse in the North multiple times in the 21st century.

Ripon is a right‑handed, undulating oval of one mile and five furlongs with a sharp bend into a long five‑furlong home straight, one of the longest in the country. A chute creates a true six‑furlong straight course. The tight bends and undulations make it a sharp, tactical track that tends to favour handy, prominent racers.

Ripon's best known race is the Great St Wilfrid Handicap, a competitive six‑furlong sprint run each August and named after the town's patron saint. Later in the same month the course stages the Listed Ripon Champion Two‑Year‑Old Trophy, which regularly attracts high‑quality juveniles from leading northern yards. Across a typical season Ripon hosts around sixteen fixtures and offers prize money well in excess of £1 million.

The racecourse also has a distinctive place in racing history. In 1723 it staged Britain's first race exclusively for female jockeys, and during the First World War the southern half of the track was used as a base for No. 76 Squadron of the Royal Flying Corps. Today it sits beside the Ripon City Wetlands nature reserve and remains one of the most popular and picturesque small tracks in the north.

Winners at Ripon (113)


Date Horse Race
Jockey
25Apr26
Watch Sky Sports Racing In HD Handicap
Billy Garritty
07Jul25
City Of Ripon Handicap
Lewis Chalkley
20Jul24
Eileen Spindloe Memorial Restricted Novice Stakes
Joanna Mason
10May24
Next Evening Meeting Wednesday 5th June Handicap
Joanna Mason
27Apr24
Michael Foster Memorial Restricted Novice Stakes
Joanna Mason
17Jul21
Steven Lightowler Happy 50th Birthday Handicap
Joanna Mason
17Jun21
Quilter Private Client Advisers Ladies' Derby Handicap (For Female Amateur Jockeys)
Miss Serena Brotherton
07May21
Littlethorpe Handicap
Joanna Mason
07May21
Affordable Ownership With Titanium Racing Handicap
Joanna Mason
18Aug18
William Hill Silver Trophy Handicap (Consolation Race For The William Hill Great St Wilfrid Stakes)
Harrison Shaw
21Jun18
Old Mutual Wealth Private Client Advisers Ladies' Derby Handicap (for Lady Amateur Riders)
Miss Serena Brotherton
22Jun17
Ladies Day Handicap
Harrison Shaw
20Apr17
Go Racing In Yorkshire Apprentice Handicap
Harrison Shaw
19May16
Sharow Apprentice Handicap
Nathan Evans
14Apr16
RiponBET Silver Bowl Handicap
Nathan Evans
04Jun14
Eura Audit UK Handicap
Graham Gibbons
15Jun11
Norman Wells Memorial Challenge Trophy Handicap
James Sullivan
31Aug09
Pateley Bridge Handicap
Andrew Elliott
06Aug07
Weatherbys Bloodstock Insurance Handicap
Paul Mulrennan
21Jul07
Birchall Catering Supplies Handicap
Paul Mulrennan
28Apr07
Grahame Stowe Bateson Supporting XIII Heroes Handicap
Dale Gibson
19Apr07
Copt Hewick Handicap
Dale Gibson
29Aug06
Claro Selling Stakes
Robert Winston
06Jun06
Studley Royal Handicap
Jimmy Quinn
29Aug05
Pateley Bridge Handicap
Mrs Adele Mulrennan
01Aug05
Children's Day Handicap
Paul Mulrennan
15May05
skybet.com Wooden Spoon Charity Selling Stakes
Paul Mulrennan
24Apr04
BBC Radio York Sport Handicap
Kevin Darley
15Apr04
EBF Sharow Maiden Stakes
Dale Gibson
27Apr02
C. B. Hutchinson Memorial Challenge Cup Handicap Stakes
Terry Lucas
18Apr02
Ripon Racecourse Marina Claiming Stakes
Terry Lucas
21Jun01
Beaumont Robinson Insurance Ladies' Derby Handicap (Lady Amateur Riders)
Miss Serena Brotherton
19Aug00
William Hill Great St Wilfrid Stakes Showcase Handicap
Dale Gibson
31Aug99
Nags Head At Pickhill Maiden Auction Stakes
Terry Lucas
31Aug99
Steve Nesbitt Challenge Trophy Nursery Handicap
Kieren Fallon
05Jul99
Taylor Woodrow Handicap
Terry Lucas
01Sep98
Tote Trifecta Handicap
Terry Lucas
18Jul98
Bernadette McWilliams Memorial Maiden Stakes
Terry Lucas
06Jul98
Taylor Woodrow Handicap
Gyles Parkin
16Apr98
Farm Fed Handicap
Jimmy Quinn
08Apr98
Sawley Handicap
Jimmy Quinn
30Aug97
Crowther Homes Handicap Stakes
Gyles Parkin
19Jun97
Racing Channel Handicap
Gyles Parkin
28Aug95
Pateley Handicap
L Newton
19Aug95
Billy Nevett Memorial Challenge Cup Handicap Stakes
N Varley
16Jun94
Northallerton Apprentice Selling Handicap
C Munday
16Apr92
Kirby Hill Handicap
John Lowe
09Sep91
Ladysmith Busywear Handicap Stakes
Paul Eddery
31Aug91
Win With Webb Seal Apprentice Handicap Stakes
P Johnson
28Aug90
Curfew Handicap
Pat Eddery
29Aug89
Tote Credit Sprint Handicap
Kevin Darley
16Jul88
M.I.M. Britannia Trainers Challenge Handicap
David Nicholls
13Apr88
Danby Selling Stakes (Div II)
David Nicholls
03Aug87
Merry go Round Handicap Stakes
Terry Lucas
26Aug86
Boroughbridge 2yo Selling Stakes
B Thomson
16Aug86
Great St Wilfrid Handicap
Gary Carter
21May86
Kirkgate 3yo Handicap
Kevin Hodgson
20Jul85
Skipton Handicap
Kevin Hodgson
18Aug84
Great St Wilfrid Handicap
D Leadbitter
31Aug82
Boroughbridge 2yo Selling Stakes
J Murray
30Aug82
Champion 2yo Trophy
J Murray
18Jul81
Go Racing In Yorkshire Trainers Trophy Handicap
W Newnes
18Jul81
Bradford Stakes
Terry Lucas
24Jun81
Melmerby 2 yo Stakes
Terry Lucas
01Sep79
Thrust Petroleum 3 yo Handicap
Lindsay Charnock
06Aug79
Burniston Stakes
B Raymond
23May79
Stonebridgegate Stakes
Terry Lucas
18Apr79
Grewelthorpe 2yo Stakes
Terry Lucas
13Aug77
Variety Club Plate
P Tulk
16Jul77
Keighley Apprentice Handicap
J Bleasdale
17Jul76
Shipley 2yo Selling Stakes
N Crowther
23Jun76
Melmberry 3yo Maiden Stakes
Eddie Hide
30Aug75
Markington Handicap
Jimmy Buchanan
30Aug75
Crossgates Stakes
Eddie Hide
25Aug75
Mallorie Handicap Stakes
Jimmy Buchanan
16Aug75
Studley 2 yo Stakes
Johnny Seagrave
19Jul75
Keighley Apprentice Handicap Stakes
Jimmy Buchanan
04Jul75
Burneston 3yo Selling Stakes
Johnny Seagrave
16Apr75
Hackfall Apprentice Stakes
Tommy Walsh
18Aug74
Studley 2 yo Stakes
LG Brown
20Jul74
Hornblower 2yo Stakes
Brian Connorton
17Apr74
Grewelthorpe Plate
Eddie Hide
01Sep73
Champion 2yo Trophy
Johnny Seagrave
25Apr73
Hackfall Apprentice Handicap
P Wray
12Aug72
Wool 2 yo Selling Stakes
George Cadwaladr
22Jul72
Shipley 2yo Selling Stakes
George Cadwaladr
19Jun72
Northern Handicap
Ernie Johnson
19Jun72
Melmerby Plate
Greville Strakey
24May72
Skellgate Handicap
Eddie Hide
06Sep71
Ripley 3yo Handicap
Mark Birch
02Aug71
Winksley 2 yo Nursery Handicap
Eddie Hide
02Aug71
Sinderby 2yo Selling Plate
Eddie Hide
24Jul71
Shipley 2yo Selling Stakes
Willie Carson
02Jun71
Deverall 2 yo Plate
Johnny Seagrave
03Aug70
Yorkshire 3 yo Handicap
LG Brown
03Aug70
Sinderby Selling Plate
Johnny Seagrave
13Sep69
Markington 30 Handicap
LG Brown
18Aug69
Great St Wilfrid's Handicap
W McCaskill
23Jun69
Northern Handicap
Willie Carson
28May69
Skellgate Handicap Stakes
Willie Carson
14Sep68
Markington 3yo Handicap
Willie Carson
05Jun68
Wharfe Plate
Johnny Seagrave
21Jul67
Allhallowgate Handicap
Jock Skilling
26Jun67
MATH 3 yo Handicap
Jock Skilling
07Jun67
Princess Royal Handicap
Jimmy Etherington
19May67
Norby Stakes
Eddie Hide
29Aug65
Stainley Nursery Handicap
Eddie Hide
28Jun65
Northern Handicap
Jimmy Etherington
28Jun65
Dishforth 2yo Selling Plate
Jimmy Etherington
17Jun64
Princess Royal Handicap
LG Brown
01May63
Rainton 2yo Plate
Jimmy Etherington
18Oct61
Skellgate Handicap
J McGeogh
19Aug61
Monkton Handicap
Eddie Hide
25 April 2026
Watch Sky Sports Racing In HD Handicap
Billy Garritty
07 July 2025
City Of Ripon Handicap
Lewis Chalkley
20 July 2024
Eileen Spindloe Memorial Restricted Novice Stakes
Joanna Mason
10 May 2024
Next Evening Meeting Wednesday 5th June Handicap
Joanna Mason
27 April 2024
Michael Foster Memorial Restricted Novice Stakes
Joanna Mason
17 July 2021
Steven Lightowler Happy 50th Birthday Handicap
Joanna Mason
17 June 2021
Quilter Private Client Advisers Ladies' Derby Handicap (For Female Amateur Jockeys)
Miss Serena Brotherton
07 May 2021
Littlethorpe Handicap
Joanna Mason
07 May 2021
Affordable Ownership With Titanium Racing Handicap
Joanna Mason
18 August 2018
William Hill Silver Trophy Handicap (Consolation Race For The William Hill Great St Wilfrid Stakes)
Harrison Shaw
21 June 2018
Old Mutual Wealth Private Client Advisers Ladies' Derby Handicap (for Lady Amateur Riders)
Miss Serena Brotherton
22 June 2017
Ladies Day Handicap
Harrison Shaw
20 April 2017
Go Racing In Yorkshire Apprentice Handicap
Harrison Shaw
19 May 2016
Sharow Apprentice Handicap
Nathan Evans
14 April 2016
RiponBET Silver Bowl Handicap
Nathan Evans
04 June 2014
Eura Audit UK Handicap
Graham Gibbons
15 June 2011
Norman Wells Memorial Challenge Trophy Handicap
James Sullivan
31 August 2009
Pateley Bridge Handicap
Andrew Elliott
06 August 2007
Weatherbys Bloodstock Insurance Handicap
Paul Mulrennan
21 July 2007
Birchall Catering Supplies Handicap
Paul Mulrennan
28 April 2007
Grahame Stowe Bateson Supporting XIII Heroes Handicap
Dale Gibson
19 April 2007
Copt Hewick Handicap
Dale Gibson
29 August 2006
Claro Selling Stakes
Robert Winston
06 June 2006
Studley Royal Handicap
Jimmy Quinn
29 August 2005
Pateley Bridge Handicap
Mrs Adele Mulrennan
01 August 2005
Children's Day Handicap
Paul Mulrennan
15 May 2005
skybet.com Wooden Spoon Charity Selling Stakes
Paul Mulrennan
24 April 2004
BBC Radio York Sport Handicap
Kevin Darley
15 April 2004
EBF Sharow Maiden Stakes
Dale Gibson
27 April 2002
C. B. Hutchinson Memorial Challenge Cup Handicap Stakes
Terry Lucas
18 April 2002
Ripon Racecourse Marina Claiming Stakes
Terry Lucas
21 June 2001
Beaumont Robinson Insurance Ladies' Derby Handicap (Lady Amateur Riders)
Miss Serena Brotherton
19 August 2000
William Hill Great St Wilfrid Stakes Showcase Handicap
Dale Gibson
31 August 1999
Nags Head At Pickhill Maiden Auction Stakes
Terry Lucas
31 August 1999
Steve Nesbitt Challenge Trophy Nursery Handicap
Kieren Fallon
05 July 1999
Taylor Woodrow Handicap
Terry Lucas
01 September 1998
Tote Trifecta Handicap
Terry Lucas
18 July 1998
Bernadette McWilliams Memorial Maiden Stakes
Terry Lucas
06 July 1998
Taylor Woodrow Handicap
Gyles Parkin
16 April 1998
Farm Fed Handicap
Jimmy Quinn
08 April 1998
Sawley Handicap
Jimmy Quinn
30 August 1997
Crowther Homes Handicap Stakes
Gyles Parkin
19 June 1997
Racing Channel Handicap
Gyles Parkin
28 August 1995
Pateley Handicap
L Newton
19 August 1995
Billy Nevett Memorial Challenge Cup Handicap Stakes
N Varley
16 June 1994
Northallerton Apprentice Selling Handicap
C Munday
16 April 1992
Kirby Hill Handicap
John Lowe
09 September 1991
Ladysmith Busywear Handicap Stakes
Paul Eddery
31 August 1991
Win With Webb Seal Apprentice Handicap Stakes
P Johnson
28 August 1990
Curfew Handicap
Pat Eddery
29 August 1989
Tote Credit Sprint Handicap
Kevin Darley
16 July 1988
M.I.M. Britannia Trainers Challenge Handicap
David Nicholls
13 April 1988
Danby Selling Stakes (Div II)
David Nicholls
03 August 1987
Merry go Round Handicap Stakes
Terry Lucas
26 August 1986
Boroughbridge 2yo Selling Stakes
B Thomson
16 August 1986
Great St Wilfrid Handicap
Gary Carter
21 May 1986
Kirkgate 3yo Handicap
Kevin Hodgson
20 July 1985
Skipton Handicap
Kevin Hodgson
18 August 1984
Great St Wilfrid Handicap
D Leadbitter
31 August 1982
Boroughbridge 2yo Selling Stakes
J Murray
30 August 1982
Champion 2yo Trophy
J Murray
18 July 1981
Go Racing In Yorkshire Trainers Trophy Handicap
W Newnes
18 July 1981
Bradford Stakes
Terry Lucas
24 June 1981
Melmerby 2 yo Stakes
Terry Lucas
01 September 1979
Thrust Petroleum 3 yo Handicap
Lindsay Charnock
06 August 1979
Burniston Stakes
B Raymond
23 May 1979
Stonebridgegate Stakes
Terry Lucas
18 April 1979
Grewelthorpe 2yo Stakes
Terry Lucas
13 August 1977
Variety Club Plate
P Tulk
16 July 1977
Keighley Apprentice Handicap
J Bleasdale
17 July 1976
Shipley 2yo Selling Stakes
N Crowther
23 June 1976
Melmberry 3yo Maiden Stakes
Eddie Hide
30 August 1975
Markington Handicap
Jimmy Buchanan
30 August 1975
Crossgates Stakes
Eddie Hide
25 August 1975
Mallorie Handicap Stakes
Jimmy Buchanan
16 August 1975
Studley 2 yo Stakes
Johnny Seagrave
19 July 1975
Keighley Apprentice Handicap Stakes
Jimmy Buchanan
04 July 1975
Burneston 3yo Selling Stakes
Johnny Seagrave
16 April 1975
Hackfall Apprentice Stakes
Tommy Walsh
18 August 1974
Studley 2 yo Stakes
LG Brown
20 July 1974
Hornblower 2yo Stakes
Brian Connorton
17 April 1974
Grewelthorpe Plate
Eddie Hide
01 September 1973
Champion 2yo Trophy
Johnny Seagrave
25 April 1973
Hackfall Apprentice Handicap
P Wray
12 August 1972
Wool 2 yo Selling Stakes
George Cadwaladr
22 July 1972
Shipley 2yo Selling Stakes
George Cadwaladr
19 June 1972
Northern Handicap
Ernie Johnson
19 June 1972
Melmerby Plate
Greville Strakey
24 May 1972
Skellgate Handicap
Eddie Hide
06 September 1971
Ripley 3yo Handicap
Mark Birch
02 August 1971
Winksley 2 yo Nursery Handicap
Eddie Hide
02 August 1971
Sinderby 2yo Selling Plate
Eddie Hide
24 July 1971
Shipley 2yo Selling Stakes
Willie Carson
02 June 1971
Deverall 2 yo Plate
Johnny Seagrave
03 August 1970
Yorkshire 3 yo Handicap
LG Brown
03 August 1970
Sinderby Selling Plate
Johnny Seagrave
13 September 1969
Markington 30 Handicap
LG Brown
18 August 1969
Great St Wilfrid's Handicap
W McCaskill
23 June 1969
Northern Handicap
Willie Carson
28 May 1969
Skellgate Handicap Stakes
Willie Carson
14 September 1968
Markington 3yo Handicap
Willie Carson
05 June 1968
Wharfe Plate
Johnny Seagrave
21 July 1967
Allhallowgate Handicap
Jock Skilling
26 June 1967
MATH 3 yo Handicap
Jock Skilling
07 June 1967
Princess Royal Handicap
Jimmy Etherington
19 May 1967
Norby Stakes
Eddie Hide
29 August 1965
Stainley Nursery Handicap
Eddie Hide
28 June 1965
Northern Handicap
Jimmy Etherington
28 June 1965
Dishforth 2yo Selling Plate
Jimmy Etherington
17 June 1964
Princess Royal Handicap
LG Brown
01 May 1963
Rainton 2yo Plate
Jimmy Etherington
18 October 1961
Skellgate Handicap
J McGeogh
19 August 1961
Monkton Handicap
Eddie Hide