Tag: things to do

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The Kids Go Free – Racing Fun For All The Family

Published: 22nd February 2023

Free Attractions All 59 British racecourses offer free admission to anyone under the age of 18 if they are accompanied by a parent or guardian. For a family day out, that kind...
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What’s On This Week?

Published: 10th January 2023

Warwick Takes Centre Stage The Wigley Group Classic Chase is the highlight at Warwick. The 3m5f contest was won by One For Arthur in 2017. Just three months later he gave Scotland...
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A Festive Racing Festival

Published: 20th December 2022

There is some fantastic action on over Christmas with some of the most eagerly-anticipated races of the year shaping up to be cracking contests. Here’s a look at the superb racing on...
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Betfair Chase Time – Home of the Gold Cup Wannabes

Published: 16th November 2022

The Superstar Chase The upcoming Betfair Chase on Saturday 19 November is the track’s top jumps race and is often the season’s first port of call for Cheltenham Gold Cup hopefuls. Last...
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November Racing Highlights

Published: 1st November 2022

All over the country No time is wasted in the opening days of the month as the inaugural West Country Weekend kicks off on Friday 4 at Exeter. The Betway Haldon Gold...
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Racing League – Team Racing Where Every Point Counts

Published: 4th August 2022

All New For 2022 The format has been tinkered with to make racing’s team event even more exciting than it was 12 months ago. Now in it’s second year, the sport’s biggest...
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What To Look Out For This August

Published: 1st August 2022

There is some superb action to look forward to in August and there’s something for everyone from the most seasoned regular to first-time racegoers. Here’s a look at some of the highlights...
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My Local Racecourse – Pontefract

Published: 29th July 2022

Coal Mining History The race meetings have been well attended throughout history from as far back as 1648. The early races took place in meadows near Pontefract Castle. It was around that...
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Great Racing Intiatives

Published: 26th July 2022

Here’s a look at some of the initiatives being offered by racecourses… Sensory Day  Racing is a sport for everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than at Market Rasen.  As part of...
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My Local Racecourse – Salisbury

Published: 18th July 2022

Historic The pretty track – situated a few miles west of the medieval cathedral city – is one of the most historic courses in the country.  Racing at the Wiltshire venue dates...