The YorkMix Family Raceday is back this Sunday – with family fun, racing excitement, and a special guest.
YorkMix have once again teamed up with York Racecourse for a special raceday that’s fun for all the family.
For 2024, the annual raceday features a seven-race thoroughbred card approaching £250,000 in prize money and plenty of children’s entertainment like giant inflatables and zorb football in the ‘Entertainment Marquee’.
The YorkMix Family Raceday will take place on Sunday 8 September. Gates open from 11:15am, with the first race at 1:40pm. Take a look at all the details below.
The special guest again this year is the popular children’s character, Bluey, who you will be able to see at intervals throughout the afternoon.
David Green, managing director of YorkMix said, “As a radio station for all the family, we’re so pleased to be able to join forces with York Racecourse once again.
“Of course, our own mascot, Mixie will be on hand to give out plenty of YorkMix goodies, but even she’s excited to meet Bluey!”
Bluey will be making appearances in the Entertainment Marquee. A range of activities will also be taking place in the marquee, including giant inflatables, Joe’s Animal Encounters, zorb football, Diggerland, face painting, and more.
The Racing Interactive Zone will also offer the chance to ride a virtual racehorse, try on racing silks, question the experts and enter a colouring competition.
Times and tickets
Sunday 8 September
Times
Gates open: 11:15am
First race: 1:40pm
Last race: 4:55pm
Tickets
County Stand – £32
County Stand – Group 6+ – booked in advance – £28.50
Country Stand – Junior 18-22 yrs – £22
Melrose Club Lounge – book seats – from £125
Premier Racing Lounge – book seats – £59
Grandstand & Paddock – £15
Grandstand & Paddock – Group 6+ – booked in advance – £12
Grandstand & Paddock – Junior 18-22 yrs – £12
Grandstand & Paddock – Over 65 – £12
Clocktower Enclosure – available on the gate on the day – £15
Clocktower Enclosure – Over 65 – available on the gate on the day – £12
Children under the age of 18 are admitted free, and under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
For the YorkMix Family Raceday the Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure is combined with the Clocktower Enclosure, at a fixed price.
The headline race is the Listed Starman at Tally Ho Stud Garrowby Stakes, which offers an impressive £70,000.
It also sees the return of the Pony Races, as young riders take part in the Dragon Studios backed Series.
For 2024, York Racecourse are once again partnering with Racing Welfare – the industry’s human welfare charity and organisers of ARC Malton Open Day.
The open day offers the chance to go behind the scenes of Malton’s training yards and meet some of the equine stars who will take to the track later in the day.
A combined ticket for the two events will be available, at a discounted price, here.
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.
Picnics are welcome in the Clocktower Enclosure, however glass and BBQs are not allowed.
Parking and travel
Parking
There is a plentiful supply of free car parking on racedays.
Shuttle Bus
The 197 Shuttle Bus service links York Railway Station to the Racecourse.
From York Station
The shuttle buses operate from Stand RJ opposite the Railway Station entrance between 11am and 1.00pm.
From the Racecourse
The shuttle buses return to the Railway Station from Campleshon Road, next to the Racecourse entrance, from 4pm onwards.
Fares: Return – £4
Single – £2.50
Dress code
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.
Order of Runnings
| Race Time | Race Title | Age | Prize Money | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:40pm | British European Breeders Fund Novice Stakes (Development Race) | 2 | £40,000 | 1 mile |
| 2:15pm | Fine Details Vehicle Valeting Stakes | 3 | £30,000 | 5 furlongs |
| 2:45pm | Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Stakes | 2 | £25,000 | 6 furlongs |
| 3:15pm | CP Staffing Group Stakes | 2 | £30,000 | 1 mile |
| 3:50pm | The Starman at Tally Ho Stud Garrowby Stakes | 3+ | £70,000 | 6 furlongs |
| 4:25pm | Hanson Springs Stakes | 4+ | £25,000 | 1 mile 1 furlongs |
| 4:55pm | Elevator Company Stakes | 3+ | £20,000 | 1 mile 4 furlongs |
For a full list of runners and riders, please visit the York Racecourse website.
We can’t wait to see you there!