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Friday 5 December 2025

ELF RACEDAY

 

Join us for a fantastic day out at the races and get into the festive spirit with friends, family, or colleagues at our ELF Raceday event on Friday 5 December. It's the perfect way to kick off the festive season in style.

 

Enjoy seven thrilling races, festive food and drink, and a lively atmosphere that’s sure to get you in the holiday mood. Dress to impress in your best seasonal outfit – whether it’s classic winter style or something fun and festive.

 

This year, we’re proud to be supporting Exeter Leukaemia Fund, a wonderful organisation making a real difference. Your attendance helps raise awareness and support for their important work – see below for more information on the charity and how you can get involved.

 

Whether you're a seasoned racing fan or simply looking for a unique and festive day out, this is a raceday you won’t want to miss.

 
Bus times: TBC
 
Please note, we anticipate this will be a very busy day, so please allow plenty of time. Spaces cannot be guaranteed. 

 

Gates Open TBC

First Race TBC

Last Race TBC

Timings and Races Subject to change.

Gates Open TBC

First Race TBC

Last Race TBC

START TIMES

RACE

DISTANCE

TYPE

12.25pm THE JCB TELE-HANDLER PONY RACING AUTHORITY GRADUATES HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (For Conditional Jockeys and Amateur Riders that have ridden in PRA Pony Races)  (CL 5) 2m 2f 111yds Hurdle
1.00pm THE SOUTHWEST RAIL SOLUTIONS HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)  (CL 3) 2m 3f 48yds Steeple Chase
1.35pm THE JCB FASTRAC BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF 'NATIONAL HUNT' NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Qualifier) (GBB RACE)  (CL 4) 2m 161yds Hurdle
2.10pm THE JCB NOVICES' LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)  (CL 3) 2m 1f 109yds Steeple Chase
2.45pm THE JCB HYDRADIG NOVICES' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)  (CL 4) 2m 5f 137y Hurdle
3.20pm THE JCB HYDROGEN HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)  (CL 3) 3m 6f 153yds Steeple Chase
3.55pm THE SOUTHWEST RAIL SOLUTIONS OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB RACE)  (CL 5) 2m 161yds Flat

Exeter Leukaemia Charity

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Exeter Leukaemia Fund (ELF)’s vision is that every family affected by blood cancers and blood disorders across Devon receives compassionate, tailored support. ELF led the fundraising efforts to create the Haematology Centre in Exeter, which opened in 2003, and continues to support families from diagnosis, through treatment and beyond. As well as ongoing support for the Centre, ELF provides services including transport, accommodation, counselling, aromatherapy, financial support, and legal services.

 

Blood cancer can affect anybody of any age. Treatment for blood cancer often requires lengthy procedures meaning days, weeks, or months at a time in and out of hospital and, in a lot of cases, years of follow up appointments. Over 3,000 people will be diagnosed with a haematological cancer this year in the Southwest. Your support can make a real difference to help people whose life has been turned upside down by a blood cancer diagnosis.

Tickets

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From ÂŁ17.50

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Hospitality

Sit back, relax, and enjoy your day at the races in one of our fantastic hospitality facilities.

From ÂŁ185

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Under 18s go FREE

Under 18s go FREE

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

Our dedication to Sustainability

Our mission is to act for the long-term good of British horseracing but we also have a responsibility to our customers and beyond and are determined to have a positive impact on the world around us. In 2012 we launched the Going Green programme to engage our colleagues and get their help with improving the environmental impact of our business.