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One of the country's friendliest racecourses, with a reputation for a warm, relaxed atmosphere and set in the beautiful Durham countryside.
Joined December 2011
We are ready!!! 1st race 12:20pm. It’s behind closed doors but at least we are racing!!! Woo hooo!!!
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Congratulations to Henry Brooke and @RebeccaEMenzies on a brilliant Jockey/Trainer treble this afternoon! 🥇🥇🥇
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❤️ Todays racing is in memory of Roxyfet ❤️. He ran his last race at the age of 13 at Sedgefield on March 14th. As well as claiming nine victories, he also finished second at that track 10 times, and third twice, making him somewhat of a Sedgefield legend.
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We are delighted to announce that following the BHA pre-race gallop this morning we have been given the green light, the track will be safe and raceable so we are all set for our Season Opener on Tuesday 3rd October.✅. We cannot wait to welcome you back to Sedgefield Racecourse!
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Brand new extended Female jockey changing room at Sedgy. Ready to welcome our Lady jockeys at today’s fixture.
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Mini refurb of our Silks Restaurant is nearing completion. We love it! All the images are from horses racing on our track! Any guesses who they are?
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Making a trip to Bridge House Homeless Shelter to donate today's food. The volunteers at the shelter work tirelessly and it was a great pleasure to be able to donate to a worthy cause in light of today's abandonment.
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Track update📷.Here's weeks 6-9 of our track work:.Week 6 Sand mix levelled throughout the bend.Week 7 Turf layered.Week 8 Turf watered.Week 9 Turf watered and fertilized.Almost there. stay tuned for more updates!📷
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CONGRATULATIONS to Red Giant superbly ridden by Sean Quinlan @SquinlanSean and trained by Jennie Candish winner of The Paxtons Support The NHS Durham National!
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The whole of Sedgy will be shouting you home tomorrow!! Good luck @PKirbyRacing and the beautiful Lady Buttons
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Inspection brought forward. WE ARE RACING!!!! 3mm rain over night, GOING is Heavy. Gates 12:30, 1st race 2:10pm.
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Brian Hughes, one of the top jockeys at @SedgefieldRace has racked up 1000 winners in Britain! What an outstanding achievement! We look forward to seeing you this year Brian. #cakewhenweseeyou #bitofafavourite
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Congratulations to PAULS HILL & @PaddyBrennan81! Winners of the 14:55 for trainer @FOBRacing!. #SedgefieldRaces 🏇👏
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We were very proud to announce yesterday that we will be naming a race after 9 time winner at Sedgy, Roxyfet. He has made this course his own. #sedgysuperstar @MHammondRacing.
Brilliant! Roxyfet loves @SedgefieldRace and wins for the ninth time at the track on his 100th career start, with Emma Smith-Chaston doing the steering! @MHammondRacing
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We had a fantastic day yesterday even though the weather did its best to beat us! And the chap below warmed all our hearts with yet another win at his favourite track. Well done Roxyfet! RT if you think it’s time we named a race after him! @MHammondRacing
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Hot hot hot!!! We aren’t used to it here at Sedgy! We are more ‘bring your big coat’ type people 🤣🤣🤣
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RACING GOES AHEAD! Thank you for your patience and we look forward to seeing you.
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We will be supporting @freddytylicki fund tomorrow by making a donation from every ticket sold. Tickets can still be purchased online now.
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Let’s hear what our Clerk of the Course, Michael Naughton, has to say about one of our biggest race days of the year, Durham National Day, Sunday 20th October. Hope you can join us!!!
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Congratulations to Craig Nichol on landing an incredible treble today 👏 👏.
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The track is showing definite improvement, the majority of it is currently raceable. We will inspect at 8:30am in the morning to give this fixture every chance. 🤞🤞🤞.
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A fantastic achievement for Brian Hughes who celebrates 1000 wins in Britain! Most wins here at Sedgefield with 134, plus a treble here today!!. #comeonbrian #sedgefieldsleadingjockey
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We are very proud to announce the title of our feature race on 20th Oct is ‘The Sedgefielders Rubstic Durham National Handicap Steeplechase’ celebrating the fantastic equine hero Rubstic 3 time Durham National winner + 1979 Grand National winner
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We are devastated to hear the news that Liam Treadwell has passed away today. Our thoughts are with family and friends. He will be very sadly missed in our weighing room. Rest easy Liam
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Congratulations Brian Hughes! Exceptional jockey and a gentleman in the weighing room! We will celebrate this fantastic achievement in style at Sedgy when we are back up and running!.
Huge congratulations to Brian Hughes who becomes Champion Jockey for the first time🏆. He won a total of 141 races in the 2019/20 season - outstanding form.
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Today is Michael Naughton, our Clerk of the Course, birthday! He does an amazing job at Sedgy but he hates doing the ground report for social media. This is from last year, the final version took a while. Happy Birthday Michael 🍾🐎🍾
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The Ground Team getting the course ready for the 1st Race on 3rd October.
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We are getting ready to race Behind Closed Doors on Thursday 27th Aug. The track is in top condition and we can not wait to see some horses on it!
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Track in great shape for racing today. #comeracing it’s our Season Finale! And it’s sunny and warm!!!
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Outstanding achievement for @RebeccaEMenzies 100 winners after taking the last with Emerald Chieftan under Henry Brooke. @RaceBetsCom.
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Congratulations to the first winners of the day!. SHOW'S OVER & @Conbrace01 for trainer @FOBRacing!. #SedgefieldRaces 🏇👏
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No rest for the wicked! We are working to make Sedgy look gorgeous when you can come racing here again! #Sedgyinbloom #inittogether #racingfamily
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We are looking extremely good for tomorrow’s @vickersracing Durham National fixture. All hospitality is sold out. Grandstand tickets can still be purchased online. Gates open at 11:45am
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Extremely sad to hear Ken Slack passed away today. Great character and horseman. Will be very sadly missed. Thoughts with all family and friends.
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Do you want to build a snowman? This is the track this morning, with temperatures set to plummet tonight tomorrow’s fixture is abandoned. But we race again on the 1st Feb let’s hope the weather behaves and as ever we will be doing all we can to get racing on!
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Anyone remember Only Orsenfoolsies? Well as you can see he is enjoying his retirement, chilling in the sunshine with his friends.
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RACE 2 RESULT – Paxtons Record Market Share For Case IH Handicap Chase (Challenger Staying Chase Series Qual') . 🥇Silva Eclipse.🥈Who's In The Box.🥉Brian Boranha. Jockey: Ryan Mania. Trainer: @suesmithracing. Owners: The Acre Bottom Syndicate
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Work for the emergency services? Then we would like to treat you to a FREE days racing next Sunday! Just a little thank you
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BREAKING NEWS: Owners please note, because of new guidance relating to the lockdown, on Thursday at Sedgefield, only 2 badges per runner will be allocated. Please RT as this info has come out after the decs email to owners. There will be no exceptions.
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Friday 15th Fixture - ABANDONED due to a frozen track with snow / rain forecast (currently heavy sleet) overnight and most of tomorrow plus temperatures down to -3 not getting passed 0 on Friday we have decided to abandon. Pls RT.
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Great to hear this from @PKirbyRacing ❤️🐎❤️.
Class effort from @SedgefieldRace to look after stable staff today 👏🏼 Not many tracks serving complimentary hot food and drink all day inc. breakfast, sure we speak for everyone there over the last few meetings in saying how much it’s appreciated. #Howitshouldbe #Happystaff.
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The track is looking unbelievable as we work towards our first fixture of the season on Aug 26th
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There is a lot of love for Sedgy! Even hearts in the sky ❤️❤️❤️
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An exciting day of racing ahead at Sedgefield Racecourse.
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Here we go! It’s Durham National Day! Behind closed doors unfortunately but we are racing! GOING is GOOD, GOOD TO SOFT in places. 1st race 2:15pm catch all the action on @SkySportsRacing thanks to @dan_fordyce for this perfect pic! #topcameraman
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The dandelion war continues! With social distancing obviously!
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RACING TRIVIA: Did you know? Numerous course specialists have racked up a string of victories at Sedgefield including Durham National winner Fatehalkhair (13 wins), Teme Valley (11 wins), & more recently Roxyfet, trained by @MHammondRacing (9 wins, 3 this year)
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All ready for Durham National why not come along to Sedgefield Races with the family.
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We are so sad to hear of Trevor Hemmings passing. Huge NH supporter at every level. Thoughts are with his family and friends. RIP
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RACE 6 RESULT – Roflow Dust & Fume Lev Ventilation Novices' Hurdle. 🥇 Golfe Clair.🥈 Kensington Art.🥉 Mr Chiang. Jockey: Thomas Dowson. Trainer: @PKirbyRacing. Owners: Mr Peter Rawcliffe
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Our Clerk of the Course was sent out to do a bit of an update (and build a snowman!)
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What a fantastic Durham National Day! Thank you all for coming on such a wet day, it certainly didn’t dampen spirits! The atmosphere was fantastic! Next race day is Nov 7th #comeracing
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It's #WorldHorseAppreciationDay so we'd love to know who is your favourite horse you've ever seen race here? 🏇
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RACE 5 RESULT: bet365 Durham National Handicap Chase. 🏆Jesuitique. Winning jockey: Charlie Hammond .Winning trainer: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole.Winning owner: The Three Amigos
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We made the right call yesterday, we are frozen this morning. The weather is now set to improve so we hope you will join us on 21st Feb.
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Quickfire double for @donaldmccain and Brian Hughes as they claim victory in the @bet365 Novices Chase with the stunning grey DEAR SIRE, can they make it a treble with Beach Break in the next?
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Everyone here at Sedgefield Racecourse is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of John Wade. John was a fantastic supporter of Sedgefield and his legacy will live on with all of us here.
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Good Morning! The hurdles are going in for Tuesday’s fixture. The going is now GOOD all round. Bit more rain forecast.
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RACING UPDATE: Racing Goes Ahead. Gates open at 12:00pm and the first race gets started at 2:00pm.
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Celebratory 🍺 for @PhilHide, Dai Jones and Michael Naughton, who today all passed the final @BHAPressOffice & @TheRCA Clerk of the Course accreditation tests 👏
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We are looking good for our final fixture of the season tomorrow. GOING is GOOD. First race 1pm. Catch all the action on @SkySportsRacing
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The bond between horse and Jockey is something very special. Congratulations to all connections of our winner in the first. Stormin Norman
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RACE 2 RESULT – Roflow Ventilation For Industry & Workplace Handicap Chase . 🥇 El Borracho.🥈 Hasankey.🥉 River Frost. Jockey: @henrybrooke12. Trainer: @olivergreenall. Owners: El Borracho Syndicate
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We might not be racing for a while but there is still plenty to do! Commercial manager Megan Shutt and Commercial Apprentice Alex Greer are out on the track helping the grounds team this afternoon! #inittogether #racingfamily
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Could we have a Royal runner on Tuesday? Forth Bridge, owned by The Queen is entered to run in the Novice Chase for @CharlieLongsdon
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Inspection has been pushed to 10am. Temperatures are set to rise above 0 before 9am.
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Beautiful crisp winter’s morning here @SedgefieldRace We are Tier 3 so Behind Closed Doors but you can catch all the action on @SkySportsRacing 1st Race 12:25pm GOING SOFT, HEAVY IN PLACES
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RACE 4 RESULT – Cavellos Italian/Steakhouse Gin & Cocktail Bar Handicap Hurdle (Div II). 🥇 Authorizo.🥈 Follow Your Fire.🥉 Highland Sky. Jockey: @paddybrennan81. Trainer: @olivergreenall. Owners: The Deesiders
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Bit chilly in Sedgy today! GOING currently frozen! But we do have warmer weather on the way. Next race day (BCD) is 15th Jan
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‘Bark of the Course’ Stanley reports going is Heavy, soft in places. Precautionary inspection 7am. currently fine to race and the track can cope with the forecast rain this evening. Inspection only called in case we get more rain than forecast. #quietlyconfident #fingerscrossed
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Unfortunately Sunday’s meeting has been abandoned due to snow. Please retweet to let everyone know!.
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Track looking pretty spectacular this morning from a height! Stunning day which it’s also forecast to be on Friday! Beautiful winter sunshine set for the day. Gates open 11:15, 1st race 12:45pm
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Good morning world! We race today (behind closed doors) first race 4:30pm.
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We can’t wait to see horses coming round the top bend again. Fingers firmly crossed it won’t be long!
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It’s Christmas Jumper day at Sedgy! Gates open at 10am, GOING is GOOD TO SOFT, SOFT IN PLACES. Tickets available on the gate
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RACE 6 RESULT – Bank A Winner With @MansionBetRace Handicap Chase. 🥇 Sounds Russian.🥈 Bavington Bob.🥉 Road Warrior. Jockey: @callumbewley. Trainer: @NRuthJefferson. Owners: Claxby & Co
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Very sad to hear the news from France this morning that Ferdy Murphy has passed away. He was a great supporter of our track and enjoyed many a success here. RIP Ferdy. Thoughts are with family and friends.
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Hands up if your looking forward to Durham National Day on Sunday!! Some cracking entries, a day not to be missed. You can still get your online discount so book today!!
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The fences are cut to size and ready to go! We can’t wait to welcome the horses back on 27th Aug!
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RACE 4 RESULT – In Memory Of Ray McLean Novices' Handicap Chase. 🥇 Montanna.🥈 Ballyellis.🥉 Palixandre. Jockey: @Sean_Bowen_. Trainer: @Peter_Bowen_. Owners: F Lloyd
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We are thrilled to be one of the six small racecourses throughout the UK to be awarded a @RacehorseOwners ROA Gold Standard award for 2017.
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13 are declared for the Paxtons Support the NHS Durham National on Sunday. Going is currently GOOD, GOOD TO SOFT IN PLACES, with only light drizzle forecast before we race. 1st race 2:15pm join us on @SkySportsRacing
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We race today, the sun is shining! Dry but chilly (big coat weather) tickets available on the gate. Gates open 10:40am
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The @BBCSPOTY takes place this Sunday with @HollieDoyle1 representing the racing industry! Let’s get behind Hollie and vote this Sunday 🏇 #voteHollie
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Could Definitly Red win the virtual National today 🤔
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We’re so proud to have witnessed this moment for John Wade as he receives his Lifetime Achievement Award for Northern Racing #proud #magicmoments #standingO
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