253rd GIMCRACK DINNER
On Tuesday 10th December, York Racecourse was proud to welcome guests to the 253rd Gimcrack Dinner.
Held in honour of the winner of the Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Gimcrack Stakes every year, the celebrated colt of 2024 was Cool Hoof Luke, owned by John Wallinger, ridden by Oisin Murphy and trained by Andrew Balding.
A copy of the speech given by the winning owner can be here.
Click here for the full address given in response by Chairman of Racecourse Media Group, Conor Grant.
For more detail on the history of the race, click here.
Season at a glance
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Wed 12 - Fri 14 May
Dante Festival 2027
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Sat 22 May
May Spring Meeting 2027
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Fri 11 - Sat 12 June
June Meeting 2027
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