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Ladies’ Days at Racecourses for Summer 2022

It’s time to brush off your best hat and polish your heels… summer is starting to sizzle as Ladies’ Days take centre stage at racecourses around the country. Listed in A–Z  order, find your local course to see what’s on or plan a mini-break to visit another part of the country for a beautiful racing […]

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What to Wear to Newcastle Racecourse, What to Wear to Newcastle

All-Weather Championships Finals Day 2022

All-Weather Championships Finals Day 2022 took place at Newcastle Racecourse on Good Friday, 15th April. Photographs courtesy of Grossick Photography. Checkandchallenge proves up to the task in Listed Coral Burradon Stakes Checkandchallenge (15/2) maintained a perfect start to his career with an impressive display in the Listed Coral Burradon Stakes, the opening contest on All-Weather

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New Era for All-Weather Championships Finals Day: at Newcastle

A new era for the All-Weather Championships dawns on Good Friday, 15th April, with Finals Day taking place at Newcastle Racecourse for the first time. There are 81 entries across the six championship races, including 14 overseas-trained contenders, while Classic hopefuls will put their credentials on the line in the opening Listed Coral Burradon Stakes

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What to Wear to Newcastle Racecourse, What to Wear to Newcastle

What to Wear to Newcastle Racecourse

Based in Gosforth Park, Newcastle Racecourse is one of the most popular racecourses with over 60 racedays. It boasts two completely different kinds of race tracks: a floodlit all-weather straight mile track for flat racing and a turf track for jump racing. Official Dress Code Dress Code | Newcastle Racecourse (newcastle-racecourse.co.uk) Hospitality & premier Enclosure

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Guide to the Fighting Fifth Hurdle

Can Buveur D’Air score hat-trick in Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle?

Dual Champion Hurdle hero Buveur D’Air headlines 14 entries for the £110,000 G1 Betfair Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle on Saturday 30th November. Buveur D’Air is aiming for a third successive victory in Newcastle’s two-mile highlight, a feat that would emulate the great Comedy Of Errors who landed three consecutive renewals between 1972 and 1974. Birds

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LADIES DAYS AT RACECOURSES – JULY

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.20.1″] Dust off your best hat and heels as there are fabulous prizes on offer at Ladies Days around the country this summer. Ladies Days at racecourses are frequently sold out months in advance so book well ahead to secure tickets! This guide includes April through to June to help you plan

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FAMILY DAYS at Racecourses – April (including Easter)

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.20.1″] Most racecourses offer free entry for under-18 year olds, so a day out at the races is great value for families. With family-themed days offering plenty of free entertainment too, racecourses offer an action-packed and fun-filled day out that is hard to beat! Remember to book in advance to avoid disappointment

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Guide to the Fighting Fifth Hurdle

Quick Guide to the Fighting Fifth Hurdle

Guide to the Fighting Fifth Hurdle: One of the country’s top  jump races, the Grade 1 Unibet Fighting Fifth Hurdle is staged on 2nd December 2017 at Newcastle Racecourse. History of the Race The race’s title refers to the ‘Fighting Fifth’, the nickname of the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers (formerly known as the 5th Regiment of Foot). In the year

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Quick Guide to Newcastle Northumberland Plate

Newcastle Northumberland Plate: The highlight of the racing calendar at Newcastle, the Northumberland Plate Festival celebrates its 135th year in 2017. This three-day festival has first class racing and a party atmosphere. Described by some as the ‘North East’s version of Royal Ascot but with a more relaxed and informal atmosphere’, the Plate Festival runs

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