Festive Fling Raceday
Thu 29th December 2022
Bring along your friends and family and join us for a 'post Christmas' celebration of afternoon racing.
There will be lots of festive fun and of course, lots of racing to enjoy. This one is always lots of fun and what better way to brush off those post Christmas blues!
All under 18's go free when accompanied by a paying adult.
We are delighted to confirm we will be offering Coach Party Discounts this season. To help with the cost of coach hire, we will give a £200 discount to anyone booking 40 or more advanced tickets. To take advantage of this offer, booking must be made over the phone in advance. The offer is not available for Early Bird priced tickets, nor on the day of racing. A double discount will be applied to bookings of 80 or more advanced tickets.
Tickets must be purchased online.:
Early Bird e-ticket price: £17
Advance e-ticket price:£21
Raceday ticket price: £25
Race times (subject to change)
Seven Races
Gates Open at 10am
First Race due off at 12:07pm
Last race due off at 3:32pm
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Please note timings are not final and may alter slightly in the run up to the race meeting.
If you have any questions, please email the team at:
THANK YOU FOR BOOKING
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WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU SOON
Ten Tips to enjoy the day
1. ARRIVE EARLY
The Racecourse usually opens two hours before the first race, but please check each fixture for specific timings. Aim to get here at least an hour before to familiarise yourself with the course, what is on offer and give yourself plenty of time to have something to eat and drink, and study the form ready to place a bet before the horses go under starters' orders.
2. BUY A RACECARD (programme)
This provides all the information on the runners and riders for each race. It also gives tips, a low-down on the racecourse, which trainers and jockeys are currently doing well, who has travelled the furthest and recent form. It will give you a brief overview of their past performance - just in case you want to apply a bit more science to betting than just picking a name you like. The card may also show the runners (in an abbreviated form) of other courses racing on the same day and you are also able to bet on these with the Tote and Bookmaker.
3. HAVE A WANDER
Have a walk around the facilities. There will be plenty of time beween races to explore every part of the course and soak up the atmosphere of more than one particular area.
4. TAKE IN YOUR SURROUNDINGS
The Racecourse is surrounded by stunning countryside. Take a few moments to enjoy the breathtaking views - see if you can spot the church spire on the horizon.
5. WATCH THE PARADE
Before each race you should take a look at the horses in the Parade Ring. Racehorses are beautiful animals and here you will be able to get really close. Fitness and well-being really count, so look closely and it is a great place to select your favourite (if you haven't already made your decision by studying the form).
6. PLACE A BET
Horseracing is a fabulous spectacle in itself, but by putting a few pounds on your favourite horse, it simply adds to the excitement. Remember never bet more than you can afford to lose and little and often through the day is better for your health rhan putting everything on one horse. See BETTING for more information on placing a bet.
7. EXPERIENCE THE BOOKIES
Even if you are placing your bets with the Tote, we would encourage you to stroll around the Bookmakers Area and experience the hustle and bustle of the Betting Ring.
8. VIEW RACES FROM DIFFERENT PLACES
With only one enclosure, there's various viewing areas where you can watch each race in a different place, especially the roof of the Main Grandstand which provides a fantastic and unrivalled view of the action.
9. STAND BY THE TRACK
For at least one race, stand trackside. Feel the ground vibrate as the runners speed by and admire the majesty of these magnificent creatures from only a few feet away.
10. JOIN IN THE CELEBRATIONS
After each race, pop over to the Winners Enclosure and enjoy watching the winning and placed horses return to their jubilant owners and trainers and the presentations to the winning connections.
