Sunday 21 April 2024
Family Raceday
TicketsFAMILY RACEDAY
On Sunday 21 April we welcome you to an afternoon at the races for the season finale and our annual Family Race Day.
What better way to spend a Sunday than out in the fresh Spring air enjoying six competitive jump races and more?
It is the last opportunity to come racing to Wincanton until October so gather your friends and family and enjoy FREE Family Fun.
Don't forget under 18's come racing for FREE.
The bus leaves Templecombe at 12pm and returns at 5pm
On Family Raceday The McCreery Military Forces Amateur Jockeys Handicap Hurdle Race will be held. All riders competing in this race will be past or present members of the Armed Forces or Reserved Forces. We would like to extend a special welcome to all military personnel past and present to join us on this day with their families to experience this special race!
These are approximate timings to be confirmed closer to the raceday.
Gates Open
11.30am
First Race
1.22pm
Last Race
4.07pm
BUS TIMES
Leaves Templecombe at 12pm and Returns at 5pm
Start Times |
Race |
Distance |
Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.22pm | THE MCCREERY MILITARY FORCES AMATEUR JOCKEYS' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (for Military Amateur Jockeys | 2m 3f 179yds | Hurdle |
| 1.57pm | THE EASTBURY HOTEL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) | 2m 5f 82yds | Hurdle |
| 2.32pm | THE ROYAL BATH AND WEST SHOW MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) | 1m 7f 50yds | Hurdle |
| 3.02pm | THE NEWT HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) | 3m 1f 30yds | Chase |
| 3.35pm | THE DOT TOLSON MEMORIAL HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) | 1m 7f 149yds | Chase |
| 4.07pm | THE SEASON CLOSE OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE) | 1m 7f 50yds | Flat |
Family Raceday Entertainment
MAIN ENTERTAINMENT AREA
- A Bouncy Castle
- A Climbing Wall
- Glitter Bar
- A Magician
- Assault Course
- Disco Dome
- Garden Games
INSIDE HURDLES:
- Curious Creatures for you to come and meet
- Soft Play Area
MAGIC SHOW TIMES (In the Marquee):
11.45pm - 12.15pm
12.45pm - 1.15pm
There will be shows throughout the afteroon between races too!
ADDITIONAL TIMINGS TO NOTE
- Jockey Masterclass with Harry Cobden and GBR at 12.20pm
- Childrens/ parent race on the track (Children's race 12.30pm, Adults race 12.45pm) Please meet by the grass bank between the main grandstand & Badger Bar for 12.25pm.
- Join us at 1pm to see our exciting new ROR amabassador, Fortunate George Parade!
-
Jockeys Space Hopper Race on the track straight after the second race, you will not want to miss this!
Please note all of the children’s entertainment will be finishing by 4.30pm.
Light picnics will be permitted within the Course Enclosure on our Family Raceday.
Picnics must not contain glass, metal or alcohol.
Food and beverage stalls are available across the site selling a variety of hot & cold food, alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
Tickets
Buy in advance for the best price.
From £15
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