Wincanton Racecourse
Newcomers Day
Saturday 4th January 2020
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Buy your tickets on the gate from £20, under 18s go free
Ever really wondered what the sport of horseracing is all about? If you’re new to the sport, join us at our Newcomers Raceday to learn all about Jump racing.
We will have former jockey Mark Wall hosting at our 'All You Need To Know Zone’. Mark will be there to answer any questions you have about Jump racing and accompany you throughout the day to help demystify the ins and outs of a day at the races. It will be an all-encompassing day that promises to enlighten, enthrall, and garner new interest for a sport that is as social as it is entertaining. More information below.
Don't miss an exclusive parade from Clan Des Obeaux at 1:45pm in the Parade Ring who is the back-to-back winner of the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase at Kempton Park. The Paul Nicholls OBE trained gelding is a Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup 2020 contender.
It’s the perfect opportunity to wrap up warm, get outdoors and enjoy a day at Wincanton races.
Buy your tickets on the gate from £20, under 18s go free
Gates Open
10:30
First Race
12:30
Last Race
3:50
We will have former point-to-point jockey Mark Wall hosting our 'All You Need To Know Zone’. Mark will be there to answer any questions you have about Jump racing and accompany you throughout the day to help demystify the ins and outs of a day at the races. What can you learn and experience on the day?
- 11:15 - A behind the scenes tour and track walk with our very own Clerk of the Course Dan Cooper (meet outside the weighing room)
- 12:00 - a talk in the Parade Ring by racing experts Robert Bellamy and Daryl Carter
- 12:45 - Q&A with Robert Bellamy and Daryl Carter in the Parade Ring
- 1:15 - meet outside the Weighing Room and take a trip to the start for the third race
- 1:45 - an exclusive parade from Clan Des Obeaux who is the back-to-back winner of the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase at Kempton Park, the Paul Nicholls OBE trained gelding is a Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup 2020 contender
- 2:20 - a talk on what it takes to be a racehorse trainer*
- 2:55 - a talk on the life of a jockey*
*to be confirmed
- A seven races racecard
- Free official onsite parking
- Under 18s attend for free when accompanied by a full paying adult
- Your chance to learn about all things racing in our All You Need To Know Zone
- Exclusive parade from Clan Des Obeaux at 1:45pm in the Parade Ring who is the back-to-back winner of the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase at Kempton Park. The Paul Nicholls OBE trained gelding is a Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup 2020 contender.
We are working with the South Somerset CAT Bus to offer a complimentary service from Wincanton. Pick up will be the Memorial Hall car park. Tomorrow’s times are:
Pick up at Memorial Hall: 11:00 and 11:30
Pick up at Morrisons: 11:15 and 11:45
Return times: 15:00 and 16:00
Our complimentary bus service will transport racegoers from Templecombe Train Station. The coach will depart the train station after the 10:43am arrives from Exeter and the 10:25am train arrives from London. The coach leaves the Racecourse at 4:10pm, returning back to Templecombe Train Station.
