What's On - Spring Racing 2017

What’s On – Spring Racing 2017

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Newmarket – QIPCO Guineas Festival
Saturday 6th May – Sunday 7th May
Enjoy the thrill of this weekend event featuring the 2000 and 1000 QIPCO Guineas feature races, Newmarket top races of the year!  Alongside this fabulous racing, there is loads of free entertainment to ensure that you have an action packed day including on Saturday an après racing DJ set from Jonny Vaughan.

The Hyperion Lawn will host the Apres Racing after party. It will be a great new location for racegoers looking to socialise and meet up with friends. There will be music and live entertainment from a silhouette cutter throughout the day plus a fun zone with pony hoppers and a rodeo horse!

For younger racegoers there is the exciting new Pony Club Zone located on the Boulevard Lawn. This area will be packed with fantastic horsey fun for everyone to enjoy throughout the festival. At The Jockey School kids can play with real tack and racing equipment then try on a set of authentic racing silks and learn to ride a race like Frankie Dettori on one of the equicisers, with tuition from one of our expert Jockey Coaches. There will also be an inflatable slide, bouncy castle, bungee run, soft play and face painting in the Family Enclosure.

Away from the racing there is also a showcase of some of the best images in the Gods of Sports exhibition, this features some of the most iconic sporting photography from the legendary ex Sunday Times sports photographer, Chris Smith. The second is an exhibition of select pieces from some of the UK’s most exciting sculptors.

Get tickets for Saturday 6th May: http://newmarket.thejockeyclub.co.uk/events-tickets/whats-on/qipco-2000-guineas-day

Get tickets for Saturday 7th May: http://newmarket.thejockeyclub.co.uk/events-tickets/whats-on/qipco-1000-guineas-day

  • Children under 18 go free when accompanied by an adult
  • Johnny Vaughn Guest DJ set after racing on Saturday 6th May
  • Tickets from £21

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Warwick – Think Pink Warwick Ladies Night
Saturday 13th May

Head down to our racecourse for a sizzling summer evening of racing.
Ladies and Gents don your finest attire, think big bright colours for your fascinators, summer dresses and colourful blazers or chinos.  May 13th is Ladies Night – although gentleman are most welcome.

Watch an epic unfold on the track as thoroughbred horses run for glory. Away from the track entertainment will be plentiful, with live music, top prizes for the best dressed, a magician and the chance to sample some crafted cocktails at the bar.

Book now for an EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT!

Get tickets: http://warwick.thejockeyclub.co.uk/events-tickets/whats-on/think-pink-warwick-ladies-night

  • Tickets starting from £12.50

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Sandown Park – BET365 Jump Finale
Friday 28th April – Saturday 29th April
A day of celebration and glory as we crown the champions of the 2016/2017 Jump season. Broadcast live on ITV Racing, this is a marquee event for Sandown Park which sees the kings of the sport receiving their trophies for their success and triumphs. Every race counts leading up to this day and this is what everyone will be talking about as the Jump Season draws to a close

Get tickets: http://sandown.thejockeyclub.co.uk/events-tickets/whats-on/bet365-jump-finale

  • Children under 18 go free when accompanied by an adult
  • Tickets from £30

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Haydock Park – TENsational Armstrong Group Temple Stakes Day
Saturday 27th May
TENsational kicks off their summer presence with the Temple Stakes Day with Sara Cox confirmed for a live DJ set after racing! The Temple Stakes is one of the most premium Saturday racing fixtures at Haydock Park and is much loved by Flat racing enthusiasts. If this is your first time to a racecourse this is an excellent day to experience the best in racing, music, food and drink.

Get tickets: http://haydock.thejockeyclub.co.uk/events-tickets/whats-on/temple-stakes

  • Sara Cox Live 90 minute DJ set after racing
  • Tickets from £12.75

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