The clock on the tower has finally been binned. It brought it on itself. We have no sympathy but have marked it’s demise in a solemn and dignified manner.
Look who we spotted at dressage today, 7 yrs ago (minus 1 day) to his epic 2nd in the Group 1 QE2 Stakes
@ChampionsSeries
TOP NOTCH TONTO! Doesn’t he look fantastic?!
Scary weather just after gates opened today, brilliantly captured by
@RacingTV
Thankfully no real harm done, but bee Jesus it shook us all up! One random, incredibly loud lightning bolt.
Challenging weather today, but we all got through it together.
A little video of our bespoke winning trophies being made by the talented Karen Burns. Not only are they pretty, but a plethora of uses - displaying a nice cheesecake for example 😉
We’re really missing seeing all of our friends today on what should have been the opening day of our season. We guarantee that when it’s safe to do so, we’ll have one hell of a great race day. In the meantime, stay safe, stay at home and stay positive.
Covid19 Vaccinations started in earnest here this morning. First up, and giving it the thumbs up, is 97 year old Len White. Huge thanks to the NHS staff and volunteers who are working as hard as a sprinter drawn on the outside 😉
And that’s it 😢
It’s so sad to say farewell, but we’ve had a fantastic season and created so many memories.
We simply could not do it without your support and, from everyone at
#Beverley
, we thank you for being the stars of the show!
Until we meet again next year ♥️♥️♥️
So, that’s all, folks 😢
Genuine love to everyone for getting the show so spectacularly back on the road this summer ♥️
Until we meet again - April 13, 2022, to be precise - we’ll see y’all real soon 👋
#ComeRacing
#BeverleyRacecourse
The old boy has won, The 10 year old Judicial has taken the Eddie And Violet Smith Conditions Stakes for trainer
@JCamachoRacing
thanks to a peach of a ride from
@CallumRodrigue4
. 🥇
An inspiration is an understatement.
It’s an honour for all
@Beverley_Races
to welcome Rob Burrow to the racecourse.
The best of luck to their runner, Macarone.
So sad seeing lots of our fellow racecourses suffering flooding. Ground staff are often unrecognised as heroes of our sport - whether it is preparing ground in wet conditions, or making ground safe in dry conditions. Very skilled members of the racing industry.
𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝘿𝙤𝙞𝙣?
TIS MARVELLOUS aka Marv is loving his new life after racing. It's so heart warming to see the 2021 & 2022 Beverley Bullet hero has found a happy new home for life. 🥰
#Howtheydoin
Delighted to announce that the racecourse will be operating as a Covid19 Vaccination Centre from Wednesday. Final preparations are being made so that we can safely welcome local people and roll out this much needed programme.
BEST ROLL OUT THE RED CARPET!!
The £2.4m new stable yard and facilities are officially open for business with first arrival
@AndrewBalding2
Vetiver taking in the surroundings ahead of tomorrow!
So that’s a wrap for
#Beverley
’s 2020 season.
It’s been very weird, and we’ve missed everyone terribly. But we’re proud to have at least got the show back on the road and have been so thankful for everyone’s hard work.
The good days will return. We’ll see you again ♥️
I mean come on 😍
Look at the love, care and admiration given to Vetiver by her stable lass Chloe.
They both traveled up from Kingsclere the night before racing. The first to use our brand new stables and then celebrated a 5 1/2 length success.
Go team Vetiver 👊
After consultation from the
@BHAPressOffice
we've abandoned racing on Monday 18th July
@Beverley_Races
due
to the severe Red weather warning and for the safety of all concerned.
We will be in touch with all pre-bookers and hospitality attendees in due course regarding refunds.
4:05pm- Jazz Samba &
@jomason90
win at the Fillies’ Handicap 🤩
4:08pm- Jazz Samba cow kicks Jo in the Winners Enclosure 😱
The pair have moved on and it’s smiles all round from Jo & ‘Karen’ after their Beverleys trophy arrived today!
Like a fine wine 🍷
There’s no stopping Joe Fanning who has 10,000 reasons to smile after winning the Top Jockey Cup and a cool £10,000 cheque 💸
#BeverleyRaces
It's entries day here for racing next Wednesday. We are delighted to be able to extend our badge allocation for owners to 6 per horse. We are also temporarily moving the winners enclosure so that you don't miss out on a precious photo if you have a winner!
Today we waved a fond farewell to Martyn Hancock who retires after many years on our grounds team. A tough northern jump jockey in his time,and the best loose horse catcher in the game! Lucky for us, we’ll still see him on racedays but enjoy your retirement Martyn!
“How far is it from the train station?”
You asked, so here it is.
A beautiful walk through the town and up the Westwood awaits any visitors coming via train!
#BeverleyRaces
There’s been some famous saddles on these racks over the years! This winter we are developing the facilities for our fantastic jockeys to include a new dining and relaxation area. We’ll keep you up to speed on progress as the area takes shape!
We are very sad to report the passing of John Cleverly. John was manager and clerk between 1973 and 2000 and remained actively involved at Beverley until his death. A former BHB and RCA Board member, John was a highly regarded member of the Horseracing community.
To our on-course bookmakers: tomorrow, at our final meeting of the year, we will be offering a 50% discount on your daily betting badge price. Just a little thank you for joining us this year (there might also be sweets....).
Our 2019
@WillHillRacing
Beverley Bullet star🌟
JUDICIAL never finished out of the first three in his six career starts
@Beverley_Races
, including three wins.
Enjoy retirement, Jude.
Whoop Whoop - Huge news 🙌
The team
@Beverley_Races
are delighted to announce we have been selected in the top 10 for 2022 raceday experience!
Thank you to everyone who has supported us and we can't wait to get started in 2023.
Not a cloud in the sky and high temperatures forecasted for this afternoon 😎
Join us for our inaugural running of the
@SkyBet
Sunday Series.
Gates Open- 13:00
First Race- 15:45
Last Race- 18:45
Book your tickets here 👇🏻
A sad day with the news of the passing of trainer John Spearing. Forever remembered here for the heroic exploits of Rapid Lad, the last to first merchant, winner of 13 races on the Westwood. John was always chuffed to have a bar named after him.
There isn’t a dry eye on the Westwood.
Macarone and Paul Hangan receive a hero’s reception as they pay a well deserved visit to the Winners Enclosure 💕
#BeverleyRaces
The definition of a course legend 🤩
🐎 29 runs
🥇 6 wins
🥈 4 seconds
🥉 5 thirds
The happiest of retirements to Bit Of A Quirke who just LOVED running
@Beverley_Races
!
What an emotional, genuinely wonderful afternoon. The weather was fab and the racing was ace. But the biggest thing about today was that you were back with us ♥️♥️♥️
#Beverley
Given the publication of the Government’s road map today, there is finally positive news on a return of spectators this summer. We are currently evaluating the announcement and gathering advice from our governing body, and will post any updates as soon as possible.
🗣 "It’s the one thing we’re resting our hopes on, so to be a part of that is really nice"
@Beverley_Races
is set to be part of England’s mass vaccination programme having secured a three-month contract to help immunise the local population 🙌
For clarification - The BHA has cancelled June fixtures whilst it works on a revised fixture list. Hopefully this might include us, but given the uncertainty, we believe our pre-booked ticket holders might prefer the money in their pockets until we receive the new fixture list.
Judicial
10yo Bay Gelding
Trained by
@JCamachoRacing
, owned by
@eliteracingclub
Judicial has raced 47 times, winning 17 and placed 7 times. He has raced 5 times at Beverley winning 3 times including the
@WilliamHill
Beverley Bullet in 2019.
Judicial ❤️
@Beverley_Races
We should be welcoming our race goers by now, and everyone would be getting excited in anticipation for the first race which over the years has seen some good juveniles. Instead.....
Had a catch up with jockey Andrew Breslin last night, following his fall during racing here yesterday. He seemed in good spirits and is staying in hospital for a little longer for further observation. Best wishes for a speedy recovery from all at Beverley.
The one advantage of an extended time without crowds. Major work ongoing to the main grandstand. We can’t wait to unveil this to our customers on 26 May!
The team
@Beverley_Races
would like to wish our old friend Zihaam a very happy and healthy retirement. It won't be the same without him charging up the Westwood straight!
Here's a look back to our Love Affair photo shoot back in the winter.
“He’s a beautiful horse with an incredible pedigree.”
@oismurphy
produced a masterclass from the saddle onboard Dambuster, here his thoughts on the exciting horse below.👇
Pacino holds on under
@Tonyhamilton83
, winning the Argrain Ltd Remembering Laura Barry Handicap in the colours of Dr Marwan Koukash for trainer
@RichardFahey
👏
So, that’s a wrap. It’s always a bittersweet day, but we’ve made lots of new friends and have created so many lovely memories.
Until we meet again next year, wishing you all genuine heartfelt thanks for your unbelievable support throughout the campaign ♥️♥️♥️
#Beverley