Special Events
WEDNESDAY, 14 MAY 2008
Bath
Robbie Williams Racenight. Enjoy a fabulous evening's racing then dance along to classic hits as performed live by a Robbie Williams tribute. First race 6.00pm. Premier Enclosure £20, Grandstand & Paddock £16.
FRIDAY, 16 MAY 2008
Aintree
The second of Aintree's 'Fabulous Friday Nights' sees McFly take to the stage to perform a full set in the Aintree Pavilion following racing. First race 6.00pm. Admission £16 if purchased before 2nd May, £21 thereafter and on the night.
Newcastle
X-Factor Finalists Racenight. Tonight's racing will be followed by live performances by X-Factor finalists Hope and Niki Evans. Why not get a group of friends together for a great night out - there is a 20% discount for groups of 15 or more. First race 6.10pm. Premier Enclosure £22, Grandstand & Paddock £15, Under 16's Free.
TUESDAY, 20 MAY 2008
Beverley
The feature contest on a competitive seven race card is the Siemens in Process Handicap Stakes. As always there will be a giant screen in place so you won't miss any of the action. Premier Enclosure £18, Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure £12, Course Enclosure £5 per person and £5 per car.
FRIDAY, 23 MAY 2008
Pontefract
This is the first of Pontefract's popular evening fixtures. The feature race is the £15,000 Youngsters Conditions Stakes over 6 furlongs. The supporting card is led by the Security Services Handicap, won in 2007 by Colorado Rapid. Off the track there will be lots to entertian with children's rides and the Steve Love Band providing the music. First race 6.30pm. Premier Enclosure £20, Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure £13, Silver Ring £6, Picnic £4.
SATURDAY, 24 MAY 2008
Beverley
Beverley's first Saturday meeting sees a fabulous seven race card, the feature race being the Brian Yeardley Continental Two-Year-Old Trophy. Once again there will be a giant screen so you won't miss any of the action. First race 2.00pm. Premier Enclosure £18, Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure £12, Course Enclosure £5 per person and £5 per car.
SUNDAY, 25 MAY 2008
Newmarket
The seventeenth annual Countryside Family Fun Day is an established feature in the Newmarket Racing Calenday and in 2008 it promises to be better than ever. There will be plenty of interactive activities for all ages including archery, a Bucking Bronco, mask making, face painting and much more. There will be live displays from Birds of Prey, Hearing Dogs, hounds and the Top Lodge Trio, Europe's leading dog handlers who perform Dog Dancing. With all this in addition to a card of top class racing, this really is an event not to be missed. First race 2.20pm. Premier Enclosure £22, Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure £16, Rowley Enclosure £5.
MONDAY, 26 MAY 2008
Bank Holiday Monday at Carlisle is Family Fun Day. There will be plenty to keep the kids entertained including Punch and Judy, Jason the Juggling Jester, a bucking bronco, horse hoppers, an inflatable galleon ship and children's rides. First race 2.15pm. Premier Enclosure £18, Grandstand & Paddock £13, accompanied under 16's free.
WEDNESDAY, 28 MAY 2008
Beverley
This si the first of Beverley's popular evening meetings and one of their biggest fixtures of the year. The feature race is the Listed Hilary Needler Trophy for two-year-old fillies. First race 6.35pm. Premier Enclosure £18, Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure £12, Course Enclosure £5 per person and £5 per car.
THURSDAY, 29 MAY 2008
Esh Charitable Trust Champagne and Swing Night. Enjoy an evening of racing followed by a very special concert from Jason Isaacs, the north east's very own King of Swing. The champagne will be flowing to add a wonderful atmosphere. First race 6.30pm. Premier Enclosure £22, Grandstand & Paddock £15, Under 16's Free. Listen to Smooth Radio for your chance to win tickets.
SUNDAY, 1 JUNE 2008
Bath
It's Family Fun Day at Bath. There will be plenty of free children's entertainment including bouncy castles, inflatables, face painters and more. This is a great value day out for the whole family as under 16's are admitted free. Premier Enclosure £20, Grandstand & Paddock £16.
MONDAY, 9 JUNE 2008
Pontefract
It is Irish Night at Pontefract Racecourse with live Irish music, shamrocks and guinness-a-plenty! There will be Guinness promotions and prizes to be won in the racecard competitions. The pick of the six races is the third running of the £30,000 Listed Weatherbys Pipalong Stakes which last year saw a thrilling finish between Expensive and Mont Etoile. The stayers compete in the Tony Bethell Memorial Handicap and classy handicappers line up for the Wakefield Renault Handicap - this race has been won for the past two seasons by subsequent Cambridgeshire winners Formal Decree and Pipedreamer. You can follow all the action on the big screen. First race 6.50pm. Premier Enclosure £20, Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure £13, Silver Ring £6, Picnic £4.
FRIDAY, 13 JUNE 2008
Aintree
Aintree's final meeting of the summer season sees Madness performing classic hits live in the Aintree Pavilion after racing. First race 6.20pm. Admission £16 if purchased before 23rd May, £21 thereafter and on the night.
SATURDAY, 14 JUNE 2008
Bath
Saturday afternoon racing is followed by a stereophonics tribute act. First race 2.15pm. Premier Enclosure £20, Grandstand £16.
SUNDAY, 15 JUNE 2008
Salisbury
Sunday means Family Fun Day at Salisbury Racecourse where there will be great racing and lots of children's entertainment. Today's big race is the Axminster Carpets Cathedral Stakes, won last year by 2007 champion sprinter Sakhee's Secret. First race 2.00pm.
SUNDAY, 22 JUNE 2008
Pontefract
Don't miss the first Family Day of Pontefract's 2008 season. There will be lots of entertainment for racegoers of all ages including a children's funfair, marching band, a parade of ex racehorses, face painting and free sweets for the kids. On the track the big race is the Listed toteswinger Pontefract Castle Stakes, won last season by Geoff Wragg's classy performer Ivy Creek. First race 2.10pm. Premier Enclosure £20, Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure £13, Silver Ring £6, Picnic £4. Family Ticket (2 adults and children in the Paddock) £16.
TUESDAY, 24 JUNE 2008
Carlisle
Don't miss Carlisle's most prestigious raceday of the year. The two feature races are the £30,000 Carlisle Bell and the Carlisle Plate. First race 2.00pm. Premier Enclosure £20, Grandstand & Paddock £15, accompanied under 16's free.
WEDNESDAY, 25 JUNE 2008
Bath
Dress to impress as it is Ladies Night at Bath Racecourse. After racing dance along to a live performance from X-Factor stars. First race 6.40pm. Premier Enclosure £22, Grandstand & Paddock £16.
FRIDAY, 27 JUNE 2008
Newmarket
This is the second of Newmarket's 'Newmarket Nights' where great racing is followed by a live concert from the world's leading music stars. Tonight Jules Holland takes to the stage with his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra with speacial guests Ruby Turner, Louise Marshall and Marc Almond. These events are hugely popular and do sell out so book now by visiting www.newmarketracecourses.co.uk or calling 01638 675500.
SUNDAY, 29 JUNE 2008
Salisbury
Sunday means Family Fun Day at Salisbury Racecourse where there will be great racing and lots of children's entertainment. First race 2.20pm.
MONDAY, 30 JUNE 2008
Pontefract
The first July meeting at Pontefract is Singles Day. There will be a Singles Bar with a variet of promotions and competitions. So pop along to Pontefract today and, not only can you enjoy seven great races, but you might meet the man or woman of your dreams! First race 2.15pm. Premier Enclosure £20, Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure £13, Silver Ring £6, Picnic £4.
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