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THE CHRISTMAS MEETING STARTS IN...

Friday 13 December 2024

THE CHRISTMAS MEETING FRIDAY

 

Celebrate your Christmas party or Christmas get together with friends, by enjoying the fun festive atmosphere, fantastic racing and superb entertainment.

 

Dysart Enos gave local trainer Fergal O’Brien some extra Christmas cheer, when she thundered up the hill and hit the finish line in front under her regular partner Paddy Brennan in the meeting opener. This game mare was highly anticipated as a major British hope for the Cheltenham Festival in March, but unfortunately, we didn’t see her reappear at Cheltenham last season. She looks sure to return to Cheltenham again this season.


Ginny’s Destiny followed up on his win at the November Meeting, with Dan Skeltons Grey Dawning in second. However, Grey Dawning reversed the places at the Cheltenham Festival in March, getting the better of his rival Ginny’s Destiny in second, to win the Grade 1 Turners Novices’ Chase.


La Malmason continued Irish trainer Gavin Cromwell’s fantastic season at Cheltenham winning the Cheltenham Racecourse Food Bank Collection Mares' Handicap Chase. She was ridden by Keith Donoghue, who like his boss Gavin Cromwell enjoyed a great season in 2023/24 at Cheltenham.

 

Enjoy and experience fabulous festive fun and great racing at the Home of Jump Racing.

 

Under 18’s race free.

Timings and races are subject to change

 

Gates Open

10:00

RACEDAY PREVIEW

11:20 - 11:50

Live in the Parade Ring

First Race

12:05

Last Race

15:35

Start Times

Race

Distance

Type

12:05 The British E.B.F. National Hunt Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 3) (Qualifier) 2m abt 1f Hurdle

12:40

The SSS Super Alloys Novices' Steeple Chase (Class 2)

2m abt 4 1/2f

Hurdle

13:15

The Catesby Estates Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 3)

2m abt 1f

Hurdle

13:50

The Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Coming Soon Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 1) (Premier Handicap) 3m about 2f Steeple Chase  image029h9.png
14:25 The Unibet Middle Distance Chase Series Vetrans Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 2) 2m about 41/2f Steeple Chase image029h9.png
15:00 The Glenfarclas Crystal Cup Cross Country Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 2) 3m abt 5½f Steeple Chase image029h9.png

15:35

The CITIPOST Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 2)

Abt 3m

Hurdle

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Shopping & Entertainment

The countdown to the Christmas Meeting is on, there's no better way to get yourself in the festive spirit than a day out with friends and family at The Christmas Meeting. Take a look at what's in store...


 

Unibet Middle Distance Veterans’ Chase Series

 

The 2024/25 season of the Unibet Middle Distance Veterans’ Chase series sees 8 qualifiers, leading towards the £100,000 final at Haydock Park on April 19th which will be broadcast live on ITV.

 

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Under 18s go FREE

Under 18s go FREE

Under 18s race for free at the majority of Jockey Club racedays. 

UPCOMING RACEDAYS

New Year's Day Racing

From £12.00

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From £48.00

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