Jockeys walk past horse owners and trainers on the way to their rides last Tuesday at the Ebor Meeting at York, England.
Crowds spill into the streets at the races.
Another crowd scene at York.
Horses parade around the rink prior to each race.
Lucarno was the winner of the Ladbrokes Great Voltigeur Stakes, Group 2. Ridden by Jimmy Fortune, the horse is trained by JHM Gosden and owned by George Strawbridge.
The Veuve Cliquot pavilion on opening day at the York Racecourse.
The Juddmonte hospitality pavilion was fronted by two late-model Jaguars.
A Channel 4 (England) reporter reads from her notes before the start of the race.
Jockey Johnny Murtagh heads towards the racecourse.
Irish horse trainer Aidan O'Brien checks his phone for messages.
An enthusiastic crowd watches a close race.
Horses round the bend at full speed in their quest for victory.
Racehorse owners chat in the parade rink at York.
York grandstands and private boxes for viewing the races.
Wearing an elaborate hat on opening day of the Ebor Meet at York.
The grandstands decorated by rows of fresh flowers.
Jockey Jamie Spencer en route to the racecourse.
A pensive Jamie Spencer, pre-race.
Jamie Spencer rides a different horse in another race at York.
LaFranco Dettori rides Sargeant Cecil in the Weatherbys Insurance Lonsdale Cup, Class 1. The horse is trained by BR Millman and owned by Terry Cooper.
A reflective Frankie Dettori, riding Sargeant Cecil en route to the racecourse. Septimus, ridden by Johnny Murtagh won the race.
Booths are set up allowing punters to place their bet on each race. No, we did not place any bets!
Channel 4 eccentric horseracing personality John McCririck compares notes with a punter. Besides his penchant for horseracing, McCririck is known to British audiences for participating in Celebrity Big Brother and Wife Swap television shows.
The Channel 4 team share a laugh. Look at the size of McCririck's cigar!
Jockeys head towards their mounts.
Post-race enthusiasts head home across the Skeldergate Bridge in York.
More racegoers in their "Ladies' Day" finery head home. Several women attending the races seemed more appropriately dressed for a wedding than the races.
Fantastic photos for these two posts about the Horseraces in York. Thanks for taking us along. Tara please show us your hat!!
Posted by: tongue in cheek | 04 September 2007 at 13:44
Okay, I know my focus should be on the horses. The race. After all, that is the whole point to this post. But, those HATS!
My wardrobe is definately lacking as of late. No hat for me. Alas, no races either. What a glamourous life you have Tara! Oh to be your shadow for a day.
xo
Blue
Posted by: Gillian @ Indigo Blue | 04 September 2007 at 02:08
What beautiful horses! I've always thought the custom of ladies wearing fancy hats at horse races was whimsically charming. I really enjoyed these photos! xo
Posted by: tinker | 31 August 2007 at 11:18
Love all the ladies dressed up in their hats! Did you have a funky hat on Tara?
Posted by: My Melange | 30 August 2007 at 13:18
This is all so...well, English! Great photos. I've never been to a horse race, and now I'm thinking I need to be there. Don't know if I could bring myself to wear the proper head gear, though.
Posted by: RD | 30 August 2007 at 12:36
What fantastic photos!! I am amazed by how good they are!! I love the size of your photos too, it's great being able to see so much detail in your photos! Just to let you know that when you left comments for me before , I don't know why but they used to end up sometimes in my bulk mail! Unfortunately due to spam problems, I've had to select the instant delete option on my email account (and also stop the anonymous comment option on my blog...)! So if you haven't heard from me, and you did leave me a message that'll be why!!Have a lovely weekend! x
Posted by: Sophiehoneysuckle | 30 August 2007 at 10:06
Every time I come to your blog I am both inspired to learn to use my expensive camera properly and complete intimidated to try.
Both shots of McCririck are the kind of photos that would start your day off with a giggle.
Posted by: ren.kat | 30 August 2007 at 09:38
Interesting feel for the event ... quite serious business for the most part ... except for McCririck, I see few smiles!
Posted by: JanePoe (aka Deborah) | 30 August 2007 at 08:38
Tara, these photos are amazing! How ever did you get such great shots??
I could hear the thundering hooves and see the mud flying in the race photos.
And just imagine-getting all dressed up to go to the races! How fun!
Posted by: Becca | 30 August 2007 at 04:44
Tara, that was GREAT! I loved them all, especially the close ups of the two jockeys....pre-race....finding their zone....finding their focus.
terrific!!
Posted by: awareness | 30 August 2007 at 03:58
You should be a journalist AND photographer....whoa...National Geographic could use you.
Posted by: Karen Cole | 30 August 2007 at 02:45
What lovely and amazing photos! Thank you so much for the entertaining post. I often read your blog and enjoy it greatly.
Eye candy galore this time... lovely hats, horses, and a peek into a fun and glamour filled event!
Tiffany
Posted by: Tiffany | 30 August 2007 at 01:32
I've never been to York (only New York).
It is so lush, green and pretty.
Of course I bet you can gather I love the hats!
Did you where one?
Posted by: rochambeau | 30 August 2007 at 00:01
I just love the hats at fine British occasions. There is something so quaint and proper about the whole thing.
And York is wonderful isn't it!
Posted by: lacithecat | 29 August 2007 at 21:46