Jonjo Sanderson

Paul Townend on board Galopin Des Champs (L) jumps the last ahead of Harry Cobden on board Bravemansgame on their way to winning the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase. Bravemansgame will look to defend his Charlie Hall title at Wetherby on Saturday (Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Bravemansgame and Paul Nicholls set for Charlie Hall Chase return at Wetherby

Derek Fox riding Ahoy Senor clear the last to win The Ladbrokes John Francome Novices' Chase at Newbury Racecourse on November 27, 2021 in Newbury, England. (Picture: Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

Ahoy Senor v Bravesmansgame headlines Wetherby's Charlie Hall Chase

Lizzie Richmond, third from the left, and former colleagues of Tom Richmond at the bench that bears a plaque in his name.

Brian Hughes a fitting winner of Wetherby's Tom Richmond memorial race

Remembered: Tom Richmond, former racing correspondent of the Yorkshire Post, who died suddenly in March, has a race named after him at Wetherby on Wednesday.

Former Yorkshire Post racing correspondent Tom Richmond remembered at Wetherby

Runners and riders at Wetherby, where racing returns on Wednesday (Picture: PA)

Wetherby Racecourse back in the hunt as new season begins

Wetherby racecourse Chief executive Jonjo Sanderson (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Wetherby chief calls for new initiatives to revive racing industry

Donna and Jonjo Sanderson are trekking through the Sahara desert to support CoppaFeel!

Couple to trek through Sahara in support of breast cancer charity CoppaFeel!

Tom Richmond, who has died at the age of 52.

Tom Richmond: Wetherby Racecourse lead tributes from racing world

Only the holders of advance purchased tickets will be able to attend Wetherby's two day Christmas meeting, it has been announced.

Wetherby racegoers warned to buy tickets in advance for Christmas fixtures

Wetherby chief executive Jonjo Sanderson is looking forward to the return of spectators today.

Wetherby tickets are in demand as crowds return

Crowds have been allowed to return to racing at Redcar for the first time in more than a year.

It’s ‘small steps’ as racegoers finally return at Redcar Racecourse

This was the scene at Doncaster on Monday.

Wetherby racecourse ‘safer than supermarket’ insists Jonjo Sanderson

The 2020-21 National Hunt season begins behind closed doors at Wetherby today.

Wetherby Racecourse forecast ‘six-figure’ loss as National Hunt season begins

The scene at Wetherby when it raced behind closed doors on March 17.

Wetherby is willing to lend Flat racing a hand says chief executive Jonjo Sander...

OFFICIALS at Wetherby are open to the possibilty of staging Flat fixtures in the summer if it helps racing resume following the Covid-19 lockdown.

Tom Richmond

This was the scene at Wetherby during the last race before the coronavirus lockdown. Photo: Bruce Rollinson.

‘Wartime spirit’ at Wetherby as Nick Rust explains reasons for racing’s shutdown

There were still huge crowds at Cheltenham on Gold Cup day - despite coronavirus.

Business as usual for racing until advised otherwise, says BHA

Sue Smith's Midnight Shadow won the 2018 Scottish Champion Hurdle at Ayr under Danny Cook.

Sue Smith names Grade One target as Midnight Shadow escapes injury after final f...

La Bague Au Roi is a major contender for this weekend's Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby.

Trainer Warren Greatrex backs La Bague Au Roi to prove her class in Charlie Hall...

Wetherby chief executive and clerk of the course Jonjo Sanderson.

Wetherby could be victim of freezing climate

Malcolm Jefferson will be remembered at Wetherby today.

Ruth Jefferson hoping to strike with pair at Wetherby as Smith targets Towton

Wetherby's clerk of the course Jonjo Sanderson.

Wetherby faces early inspection ahead of meeting

2015 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Coneygree.

Coneygree connections welcome Wetherby rainfall ahead of Charlie Hall Chase

American Craftsman wins the first race of the new season of racing at Wetherby Racecourse, in the shadow of the new Millennium West Stand. (Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Wetherby harbours grand ambitions to join racecourse elite

Auxiliary wins the The Yorkshire Post Magazine Handicap Stakes.

Auxiliary enjoys Wetherby win as £3.5m hospitality area opens

Cue Card ridden by jockey Paddy Brennan (Picture: PA)

Cue Card up against 10 horses in Charlie Hall renewal at Wetherby

ELEVEN horses have been declared for Saturday's flagship bet365 Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby.

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READY FOR ACTION: Wetherby racecourse chief executive Jonjo Sanderson Picture: Tony Johnson

Wetherby ready to be under starter's orders yet again

Wetherby Racecourse.

New £3.2m stand in the offing for Wetherby Racecourse

Wetherby chief executive Jon Jo Sanderson.

Wetherby prize money for 2016 hit as rain forces abandonment

FLAT OUT: Wetherby racecourse Chief executive Jonjo Sanderson. Picture: Tony Johnson

Further Flat meetings are in the pipeline for Wetherby

NEW GROUND: Jonjo Sanderson delighted with entries for Wetherbys first Flat meeting. Picture: Tony Johnson

Flat out to make racing history at Wetherby

Wetherby Racecourse.

Plenty of interest ahead of Wetherby’s opening flat day

Kings Palace ridden by Tom Scudamore.

Pipe waiting on weather before deciding on Kings Palace’s plans for Wetherby

Mister McGoldrick ridden by Shane Byrne clears a fence in The bet365 Handicap Steeple Chase at Wetherby races in 2011.

Who are Wetherby’s all-time racing greats?

Wetherby racecourse chief executive Jonjo Sanderson is looking forward to the two-day Christmas meeting. Picture: Tony Johnson.

Absence of Christmas snow suits family man Sanderson

Jonjo Sanderson, Chief Executive of Wetherby Racecourse.

Apologies all round as Wetherby gets its distances wrong

Jonjo Sanderson, Chief Executive of Wetherby Racecourse.

Wetherby races run over wrong distance for five years

Charlie Hall Chase deal set to continue

NO RETURN: Jockey Jason Maguire with Harry Topper after winning last year's Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Ground likely to scare off Charlie Hall defending champion Harry Topper

Kingman, ridden by James Doyle, centre, and trained by John Gosden, left, after winning the QIPCO Sussex Stakes at Goodwood.

Sanderson hopeful Wetherby can stage several Flat meetings

Jonjo Sanderson, chief executive of Wetherby Racecourse.

Flat racing edges closer at Wetherby

Bad luck stays with Cook after season is ended

Refreshed Auroras Encore could head for Wetherby

Early inspection set for Wetherby as the rain continues to come down

Auroras Encore looking to beat weather at Wetherby to show National credentials

jefferson aims for boxing day chase double

Flooding threat to Wetherby fixtures

Henderson wary of the going at Ascot

Video: Sunshine sets seal on glorious day for the Ladies at Wetherby

Yorkshire courses aim to beat the big freeze

Cheltenham is on horizon for Mr Moonshine

Wetherby’s Sanderson hopeful of no show from snow

Boxing Day return gives Wetherby the chance to make hay

Confidence high in Wetherby revival

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