First established in 1519 the Kiplingcotes Derby is run on the third Thursday in March along roadside verges in the small hamlet near Market Weighton in the East Riding.Julie Campbell aboard Merlin winner of the 505th Kiplingcotes Derby run on the Yorkshire Wolds near Market Weighton, the oldest horse race the world, photographed by Tony Johnson for The Yorkshire Post. 21th March 2024First established in 1519 the Kiplingcotes Derby is run on the third Thursday in March along roadside verges in the small hamlet near Market Weighton in the East Riding.Julie Campbell aboard Merlin winner of the 505th Kiplingcotes Derby run on the Yorkshire Wolds near Market Weighton, the oldest horse race the world, photographed by Tony Johnson for The Yorkshire Post. 21th March 2024
First established in 1519 the Kiplingcotes Derby is run on the third Thursday in March along roadside verges in the small hamlet near Market Weighton in the East Riding.Julie Campbell aboard Merlin winner of the 505th Kiplingcotes Derby run on the Yorkshire Wolds near Market Weighton, the oldest horse race the world, photographed by Tony Johnson for The Yorkshire Post. 21th March 2024

Kiplingcotes Derby: Best pictures from famous race in its 505th year

A racing decree set out centuries ago is said to suggest that if ever the Kiplingcotes Derby couldn't run then it would have to cease for evermore.
Ruby Kitchen
By Ruby Kitchen
Published 22nd Mar 2024, 06:00 BST

Yesterday the race, in its 505th year, saw incredible scenes despite boggy weather which set tensions rising.

Here are some of the best pictures from the event taken by Yorkshire Post photographer Tony Johnson

Julie Campbell aboard Merlin winner of the 505th Kiplingcotes Derby run on the Yorkshire Wolds near Market Weighton, the oldest horse race the world, photographed by Tony Johnson for The Yorkshire Post. 21th March 2024

9. Julie Campbell aboard Merlin

Julie Campbell aboard Merlin winner of the 505th Kiplingcotes Derby run on the Yorkshire Wolds near Market Weighton, the oldest horse race the world, photographed by Tony Johnson for The Yorkshire Post. 21th March 2024 Photo: Tony Johnson

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Racegoers take a punt with the course bookmaker at the 505th running of the Kiplingcotes Derby on the Yorkshire Wolds near Market Weighton, the oldest horse race the world, photographed by Tony Johnson for The Yorkshire Post. 21th March 2024

10. Racegoers take a punt with the course bookmaker

Racegoers take a punt with the course bookmaker at the 505th running of the Kiplingcotes Derby on the Yorkshire Wolds near Market Weighton, the oldest horse race the world, photographed by Tony Johnson for The Yorkshire Post. 21th March 2024 Photo: Tony Johnson

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