'Northern Racecourse of the Year 2007' by both the Racegoers Club and the Racehorse Owners' Association . To be at York Races is to be a part of a truly special occasion - a major sporting and social event, keenly anticipated and fondly remembered. We at York aim to provide our customers with great sporting events ... bringing many of the world's top riders and thoroughbreds together to compete for some of racing's most famous and cherished prizes. See what's on section for race meeting dates.