Celebrating 54 years of tradition, excitement, and charitable spirit, York Racecourse is set to host its June Meeting 2025, kicking off on Friday, June 13. This highly anticipated two-day fixture is a summer highlight on the British flat racing calendar, featuring one of Europe’s most renowned sprint handicaps for three-year-old horses.
The opening day, widely known as Mid-Summer Raceday, offers a thrilling seven-race card. Gates open at 11:15 a.m., welcoming racegoers to a vibrant day of sport, style, and fundraising. The action begins at 1:50 p.m. with the Andy Thornton Hospitality Furniture Stakes, a competitive seven-furlong race boasting a prize purse of £25,000.
At 2:25 p.m., the focus shifts to the Coopers Marquees Rous Selling Stakes, a race for two-year-old contenders sprinting over six furlongs for a £25,000 prize. Following this, the British EBF Supporting Racing with Pride Fillies’ Handicap Stakes takes place at 3:00 p.m., covering six furlongs and offering £35,000 in prize money.
The Juddmonte EBF Fillies’ Restricted Novice Stakes is set to run at 3:35 p.m., a five-furlong sprint showcasing emerging talent with £30,000 up for grabs. Then, at 4:10 p.m., the Seat Unique Stakes takes centre stage over 1 mile and 2 furlongs. This race is the richest on the card with a generous £70,000 prize.
The day continues with the Constant Security Services Stakes at 4:45 p.m., a sharp five-furlong dash featuring a £25,000 prize pool. Finally, the day concludes at 5:20 p.m. with the Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Stakes, a 1 mile and 2 furlong contest with £25,000 in prize money.
York Racecourse, known for its top-tier facilities and welcoming atmosphere, is primed to host this exhilarating occasion with energy and elegance. With beautifully maintained lawns and open terraces, the venue provides the perfect backdrop for a day of world-class horse racing and meaningful fundraising. Whether you’re a passionate racing fan or attending for the social buzz, the June Meeting at York promises unforgettable moments at one of the UK’s most prestigious tracks.
