Exeter Racecourse, Fixtures 2011

EXETER RACECOURSE FIXTURES 2012

Peppa Pig the star attraction at Exeter Racecourse’s Children’s Day, Wednesday, April 4

A family day out for just £15 will make Exeter Racecourse a popular destination on Wednesday, April 4 when children’s favourite Peppa Pig will be making a special appearance. Children aged 17 and under race free and two adults tickets are available for just £15.

Children can also enjoy a behind the scenes racecourse tour, question and answer sessions and autographs with some of Britain’s top jockeys, the chance to ride a mechanical horse and a children’s running race down the home straight. Also on the agenda are ferret racing, the quack pack will be appearing in the paddock and horse racing action will get underway at 2.30pm.

The day is sponsored by Finlake Holiday Park which is part of the nation-wide Halfryn group. Other support comes from the British Horseracing Standards and Education Trust, the British Racing School, Leonard Coombe Saddlers and Country Life and Burts Chips who will be giving every child who attends a free packet of crisps.

Family tickets for £15 must be pre-booked by midnight, March 5 by calling 0844 5793005 or visiting www.exeter-racecourse.co.uk and quoting CHILDREN12. The fun starts at 12pm.

Tuesday, April 17
Free Raceday for TQ Postcodes
Exeter is offering anyone with a TQ postcode free entry to the races on Tuesday, April 17. All tickets must be applied for by midnight, Friday, April 13, and the offer applies to pre-booked Grandstand and Paddock tickets only and again, strictly two tickets per household. To claim free tickets, email Catherine.truman@thejockeyclub.co.uk or call 01392 832599.

Tuesday, May 1
May Day Racing at Exeter Racecourse

Welcome the start of summer with May Day racing at Exeter. The weathers warmer, the flowers and trees are blossoming and it’s a time of love and romance – what better way to get into the May Day spirit than a day at Exeter Racecourse.

Tuesday, May 8
Devon Life Ladies’ Night at Exeter for the David James Foundation

Ladies who love the glamour of the races and gentlemen who like to adorn their best attire will be in their element at Devon Life Ladies’ Night on Tuesday, May 8. It’s when the glitz and sparkle of racing comes to Devon with some fabulous prizes an incentive to dress up and live music after racing.

The event is being held in aid of the David James Foundation, and the famous ex-international footballer David James, who set up the charity in 2005 to help Malawian communities move towards improving long term food security, will be strutting his stuff down the catwalk as well as helping to judge the best dressed ladies.

There are some incredible prizes up for grabs and the first past the post could find themselves treating five friends to a break in luxury self-catering accommodation at Henbury Court, or enjoying a champagne tea with a Sundari supplifying hand or foot treatment at the award winning Bovey Castle. Other prizes include from Leonard Coombe Master Saddlers and Country Life at Newton Abbot, jewellery from Silver and Sand and goodies from Princesshay, Exeter, and luxury chocolates from Miss Coco.

There’s a 25% discount off all Grandstand and Paddock and Premier tickets booked before May 1 (normally price £15 and £20 respectively). Book on line at www.exeter-racecourse.co.uk or at 08445 793005 and quote ladies12.

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