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Wetherby Racecourse
Wetherby, West Yorkshire
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The Charlie Hall Chase and top-class northern jumping
Wetherby is a premier jumping venue in West Yorkshire, with a galloping left-handed track that rewards staying power and bold jumping. The Charlie Hall Chase in late October is a prestigious early-season Grade 2 that attracts some of the best chasers in training.
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Wetherby Guides & Articles
Everything written about Wetherby, grouped by what you came for.
Start here
1The full guide to the course, if you only read one thing.
Going racing
1Tickets, getting there, what to wear and what the day is like.
Racing and betting
1How the track rides, the angles that matter, and where to bet.
History and legends
2How the course got here, and the horses that made its name.
- Kauto Star at Wetherby: The Charlie Hall and a Champion's LaunchpadKauto Star used the Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby as a seasonal opener on his way to becoming the greatest staying chaser of his generation. This is his Wetherby story.
- Wetherby Racecourse History: Victorian Origins to TodayDiscover how Wetherby transformed from Victorian beginnings into Yorkshire's premier jumps venue. Historic moments, famous winners & key dates.
The big races
3The days the course is known for, and who has won them.
- The Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby: Complete GuideEverything you need to know about the Charlie Hall Chase — Wetherby's prestigious early-season Grade 2 staying chase.
- Boxing Day Racing at WetherbyYour guide to Wetherby's famous Boxing Day meeting — one of the most popular jumps fixtures of the festive season.
- Wetherby Festival GuideYour complete guide to Wetherby Racecourse festivals — the Charlie Hall Chase, the Christmas Festival and what makes this West Yorkshire track one of the north's finest jump venues.
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