York crowned Racecourse of the Year on stunning opening day of the Welcome to Yorkshire Ebor Festival

The Racegoers club were delighted to present the 2016 Racecourse of the Year Award to York Racecourse on the Wednesday of the 2017 Welcome to Yorkshire Ebor Festival.

York was voted the best racecourse in the country by the members of the Racegoers Club, the official supporters club for British Racing fans. It is the fourth time York has been awarded the title and the first time since 2003.

Racecourse Chief Executive, William Derby said: "We're really thrilled to win this award and it's great for the whole team. The best awards to win are always those voted for by your customers, so it gives me great pleasure to be able to thank the Racegoers Club for this honour."

For more information about the Racecourse of the Year Awards follow this link.