Start of summer is odds-on at York races – The Yorkshire Post says
With warm weather to match the quality of racing taking place on York’s historic Knavesmire, the summer season will be under starter’s orders when the 18 runners contesting the opening race at 1.50pm are greeted by loud cheers from the packed stands and all those watching the engaging coverage on ITV4.
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Hide AdYet this eagerly-awaited meeting, named after the last locally-trained horse to win the Derby, still Flat racing’s ultimate prize, is not just a great sporting occasion.
Uniquely, fixtures at York also celebrate the best of Yorkshire hospitality and fashion – and this summer will be no expectation with further improvements to spectator facilities reflecting the racecourse’s ambitions on and off the track.