Jonjo Sanderson

Highlight: Djelo ridden by Charlie Deutsch wins the bet365 Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby Racecourse last November. The course stages its opening fixture tomorrow and the seasonal feature Charlie Hall on October 31. Picture: Danny Lawson/PA Wire.

Wetherby is ‘in a good place’ for new season
The summer weather might be defiantly clinging on but the National Hunt season is most definitely upon us with Wetherby’s first jumps card of the season this af...

Back in the saddle: Punters enjoy the action at Wetherby Racecourse which welcomes the return of the humps season today.

Wetherby Racecourse optimistic for jumps season despite small field for opener

The Mascot Gold Cup at Wetherby Racecourse in 2023.

Mascots' moment in the spotlight

Wetherby's Saturday meeting is off due to the cold weather. (Picture: Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

Doncaster and Wetherby follow Catterick in calling off meetings due to cold snap

OFF: Thursday's North Yorkshire Grand National meeting at Catterick has been abandoned due to the weather (Picture: Tim Goode - Pool / Getty Images)

Catterick's North Yorkshire Grand National off due to snow

The Boxing Day meet draws among Wetherby Racecourse's biggest crowds.

Thousands expected to flock to 'Grand National trial' at Wetherby

Toria Megginson, Nicola Webb, Donna Sanderson, Lyndsay Roberts and Angie Cliffe.

'I didn’t feel ill, but I had this aggressive cancer in my body'

CANCELLED: Wetherby Racecourse was forced to cancel the second day of its Christmas Meeting due to rain. Picture: Nigel French/PA

Wetherby racing off due to waterlogged track

Harry Cobden riding Bravemansgame. Will they ride together at Wetherby on Saturday? (Picture: Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

Charlie Hall Chase subject to 7am inspection at Wetherby Racecourse

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
WETHERBY’S chief executive Jonjo Sanderson believes racecourses “are as safe as they can be” amid fresh fears that the sport could be suspended.
Tom Richmond

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...

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
WETHERBY Racecourse's fixture list could be set for a prize money boost following the official opening of its new Â£3.5m grandstand.
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Auxiliary wins the The Yorkshire Post Magazine Handicap Stakes.

Auxiliary enjoys Wetherby win as Â£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

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 Â£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

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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

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Bad luck stays with Cook after season is ended

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Refreshed Auroras Encore could head for Wetherby

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

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

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jefferson aims for boxing day chase double

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Flooding threat to Wetherby fixtures

Henderson wary of the going at Ascot

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

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Yorkshire courses aim to beat the big freeze

Cheltenham is on horizon for Mr Moonshine

Wetherby’s Sanderson hopeful of no show from snow

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