There’s fun for all at the annual YorkMix Family Sunday at York Racecourse (Sunday 10 September), including £200,000 in prize money for a seven-race thoroughbred card.

Popular children’s TV character, Bluey, will also make appearances through the afternoon on the Edwardian Weighing Room Lawn

The feature race, the Listed BETGOODWIN Garrowby Stakes alone, offers a record £70,000. Further support from Edge Windows, Fine Vehicle Detailing, Hanson Springs and both the Marshall & Taylor families, delivers a competitive day of action.

The only Sunday of the season sees the return of the Pony Races as young riders take part in the Dragon Studios backed Series.

It is a full day out for both the novice and regular racegoer and those under 18 years of age will be admitted free of charge into all enclosures, though the under 16s will need to be accompanied. Continuing from the previous years is the popular offer of a single admission combining both the Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure with the improved Clocktower Enclosure for just  £15 on the gate. This will enable racegoers bringing a traditional picnic into the Clocktower Enclosure to enjoy their lunch and then take advantage of the special ‘picnic hamper cloakroom’ and then cross over the track to see the horses close up in the Parade Ring and sample the facilities on the stands side.

Also, for this special family meeting, the County Stand dress code is relaxed, with smart casual being the advice.

The Racing Interactive Zone will offer the chance to ride a virtual racehorse, to try on racing silks, question our experts and enter a colouring competition. Meanwhile, Remy the track’s equine ambassador, a retired racehorse himself, will be waiting to meet racegoers. As will, Mixy the mascot. Other photo opportunities include the Frankie Dettori Selfie Trail and the flowerwall.

The Entertainment Marquee means that a range of activities will all be under cover, including  Giant Inflatables such as the Pirate Ship and Meltdown Joe’s Animal Encounters. the perennial favourites, the bouncy castles. The final programme is still to be confirmed, however previous years have seen the more energetic can have a go at Bubble  football, whilst those wanting a seat were able to take to the cab of one of the mighty machines from Diggerland.

‘Tommo’ – well-known broadcaster, Derek Thompson will share his knowledge of the sport. Listen out for his racing guide and be ready to say hello and see yourself on the big screens as he roams the stands.

The musical entertainment will come from both Dr Jazz and Murphy’s Marbles, so a choice of jazz or foot-stompin’ fun.

The action on the track begins around 12.25pm,  with a brace of pony races over different distances, showcasing the talents of the next generation of riders.

Racing under rules starts at 1.40pm.

Three-course Sunday lunches are being served from noon or you might want to enjoy a fresh sandwich on one of the many lawns; whatever your culinary choice, a great afternoon awaits.