Behind The Scenes
Go Behind the Scenes and meet some of the people who help to deliver our 18 racedays across the season at York Racecourse.
Gemma Dransfield - Senior Vet
William Derby - Chief Executive
Anthea Leigh - Racing Manager and Raceday Clerk of The course
Leanne Asprey - Stable Manager
Andrew Whitehall - Racing Groom
Adrian Kay - Head Groundsman
Matt Ascough - Head of Operations
Zac Rafferty - Head Gardener
Gavin Pattison - Facilities Manager
Stefan Butler - Executive Head Chef
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