ARC Middleham Open Day 2024

The ever-popular ARC Middleham Open Day returns on Friday 29 March, giving the public the chance to go behind the scenes at some of North Yorkshire’s finest horseracing yards.

Tickets for this family friendly event are on sale now, with seven trainers already confirmed to be opening their stables in the morning. Visitors will be able to meet their favourite equine athletes, chat to the trainers and dedicated staff who look after them before enjoying an afternoon of activities on Middleham’s Low Moor.

The event is organised by Racing Welfare – the charity which provides a range of support services to people working in or retired from the racing industry, including help with accidents and injuries, mental health, money matters and even housing. It typically attracts up to 3,500 visitors year-on-year and raises vital funds for the charity, which all goes back into supporting the Middleham racing community which is such a big part of the local infrastructure.

Racing Welfare’s Chief Executive, Dawn Goodfellow said: “We’re looking forward to welcoming racing fans to this year’s ARC Middleham Open Day, a vital fundraising event in Racing Welfare’s calendar and a unique family day out. Not only do guests have the opportunity to go behind-the-scenes and see how these fabulous animals are looked after, there’s also a host of family entertainment throughout the afternoon, including the popular dog show and Retraining of Racehorses display.

“Proceeds from this event directly benefit racing’s people by funding our life-changing wellbeing support services. I hope everyone has an enjoyable day and extend thanks to the many people that continue to support this event year-on-year.”

The list of trainers confirmed to be opening so far is as follows:

Ben Haslam
Charlie Johnston
Micky Hammond
Neil Mechie
Jedd O’Keeffe
Danny Brooke
Liam Bailey at Foulrice Park
Karl Burke
Ed Bethell

Yards will be opening from 9:30am-1pm with a host of activities to follow on Middleham’s Low Moor including the inter-yard team challenge and dog Show. Follow Racing Welfare on social media for regular updates.

Tickets are now available to purchase at the early bird rate of £10 for adults and £6.50 for concessions if purchased before 22nd February. As always, under 16s go free.

Book now at www.middlehamopenday.co.uk