thetic to the original 1755 grandstand built
by the renowned architect John Carr.
"What we really wanted to achieve was
that when the camera panned on those ar-
eas that the people watching would be in
no doubt that it was York. Along with that
we wanted a better and safer area for the
horses being saddled. I think the jockeys are
delighted with the weighing-room as there's
a sauna and bunk beds. We wanted to make
it that much better for all participants while
still retaining the charm and history of the
racecourse, " says the Chairman.
"When you come into the owners and
trainers' entrance you come in through the
Sir Henry Cecil Gates with the white roses,
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through is Frankel––of course I'm slightly bi-
ased here––but it's a good feeling and peo-
ple enjoy it."
He adds, "The ethos of York, which is so vi-
tal not only in gaining spectators but also in
