{"id":109054,"date":"2025-09-02T12:08:08","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T12:08:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/109054\/"},"modified":"2025-09-02T12:08:08","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T12:08:08","slug":"the-yorkmix-family-raceday-is-back-heres-everything-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/109054\/","title":{"rendered":"The YorkMix Family Raceday is back! Here&#8217;s everything you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">The YorkMix Family Raceday is back this Sunday! Here\u2019s everything you need to know about all the family fun and racing entertainment.<\/p>\n<p>YorkMix\u00a0have once again teamed up with York Racecourse to put on a day of sport and fun for all ages.<\/p>\n<p>The event will see a seven-race card with over \u00a3250,000 in prize money, a free-to-all Entertainment Marquee, and appearances from not one, but two much-loved children\u2019s TV characters.<\/p>\n<p>The YorkMix Family Raceday will take place on\u00a0Sunday 7 September. Gates open from 11:15am, with the first race at 1:45pm. Take a look at all the details below.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/chase-paw-patrol.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-363691\"  \/>Chase from <a href=\"https:\/\/pawpatrolandfriends.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Paw Patrol<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The special guests this year are children\u2019s TV characters, Chase and Marshall from Paw Patrol, who will be making exciting appearances throughout the afternoon.<\/p>\n<p>Racegoers can also meet Remy, York\u2019s retired racehorse ambassador.<\/p>\n<p>A range of activities will also be taking place in the YorkMix Entertainment Marquee, including giant inflatables, diggerland, a children\u2019s zoo, zorb football, face painting, virtual horse-riding, try on jockey silks, and a colouring competition.<\/p>\n<p>Times and tickets<\/p>\n<p>Sunday 7 September<\/p>\n<p>Times<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\">Gates open: 11:15am<br \/>First race: 1:45pm<br \/>Last race: 5:30pm<\/p>\n<p>Tickets<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\">County Stand \u2013 \u00a332<br \/>County Stand \u2013 Group 6+ \u2013 booked in advance \u2013 \u00a328.50<br \/>County Stand \u2013 Junior 18-22 yrs \u2013 \u00a322 <br \/>Melrose Club Lounge \u2013 book seats \u2013 from \u00a3129<br \/>Premier Racing Lounge \u2013 book seats \u2013 \u00a359<br \/>Grandstand &amp; Paddock \u2013 \u00a315<br \/>Grandstand &amp; Paddock \u2013 Group 6+ \u2013 booked in advance \u2013 \u00a312<br \/>Grandstand &amp; Paddock \u2013 Junior 18-22 yrs \u2013 \u00a312<br \/>Grandstand &amp; Paddock \u2013 Over 65 \u2013 \u00a312<br \/>Clocktower Enclosure \u2013 available on the gate on the day \u2013 \u00a315<br \/>Clocktower Enclosure \u2013 Over 65 \u2013 available on the gate on the day \u2013 \u00a312<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\">Children under the age of 18 are admitted free,\u00a0and must be accompanied by an adult.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\">For the YorkMix Family Raceday the Grandstand &amp; Paddock Enclosure is combined with the Clocktower Enclosure, at a fixed price.<\/p>\n<p>The headline race is the Sky Bet Starman Garrowby Stakes, worth \u00a370,000.<\/p>\n<p>This year, York Racecourse are again working with Racing Welfare, the charity behind the Malton Open Day, taking place on the morning of the raceday.<\/p>\n<p>Visitors can go behind the scenes at Malton\u2019s racing yards before heading to York Racecourse in the afternoon. Combined tickets for both events are available\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.maltonopenday.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>There are plenty of places to get food and drink from the different areas in York Racecourse, with traditional restaurants, contemporary bistros, and mobile food court.<\/p>\n<p>Picnics are welcome in the Clocktower Enclosure, however glass and BBQs are not allowed.<\/p>\n<p>York Racecourse Hospitality can cater for vegetarian, vegan, soya free, Coeliac food (gluten free) and wheat free.<\/p>\n<p>Parking and travel<\/p>\n<p>Parking<\/p>\n<p>There is a plentiful supply of free car parking on racedays.<\/p>\n<p>Shuttle Bus<\/p>\n<p>The 197 Shuttle Bus service links York Railway Station to the Racecourse.<\/p>\n<p>From York Station<br \/>The shuttle buses operate from Stand RJ opposite the Railway Station entrance between 11am and 1.00pm.<\/p>\n<p>From the Racecourse<br \/>The shuttle buses return to the Railway Station from Campleshon Road, next to the Racecourse entrance, from 4pm onwards.<\/p>\n<p>Fares: Return \u2013 \u00a34<br \/>Single \u2013 \u00a32.50<\/p>\n<p>Dress code<\/p>\n<p>For the YorkMix Family Raceday the County Stand dress code is relaxed, with smart casual being the advice. Gentlemen are not required to wear jacket, collar and tie.<\/p>\n<p>Order of Runnings<\/p>\n<p>\tRace TimeRace TitleAgePrize MoneyDistance<\/p>\n<p>\t1:45pmDragon Studios Pony Racing Series\u00a301 mile<\/p>\n<p>\t2:30pmEnter ITV7 for Free &#8216;Confined&#8217; EBF Maiden2\u00a325,0007 furlongs<\/p>\n<p>\t3pmSky Bet Super Sub Sprint3+\u00a345,0005.5 furlongs<\/p>\n<p>\t3:30pmSky Bet Proud to Support ROR Stayers Handicap3+\u00a330,0002 miles<\/p>\n<p>\t4pmSky Bet Extra Places Middle Distance Handicap3+\u00a330,0001 mile 2 furlongs<\/p>\n<p>\t4:30pmThe Sky Bet Starman Garrowby Stakes3+\u00a370,0006 furlongs<\/p>\n<p>\t5pmSky Bet Build A Bet Fillies Handicap3+f&amp;m\u00a330,0001 mile 1 furlong<\/p>\n<p>\t5:30pmSky Bet For The Fans Mile Stakes3+\u00a325,0001 mile<\/p>\n<p>For a full list of runners and riders, please visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkracecourse.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">York Racecourse website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>We can\u2019t wait to see you there!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The YorkMix Family Raceday is back this Sunday! 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