Wincanton Racecourse

CLASSY FILLIES TO ATTEND WINCANTON’S LADIES DAY

Tuesday, April 27th sees Wincanton Racecourse host Ladies Day - one of the biggest social occasions in the Somerset calendar. 

Ladies Day concept was re-launched in 2008 and has developed into a highly fashionable meeting.  This year, there will be plenty of entertainment for all female racegoers with the competitive Best Dressed Ladies and Best Hat competitions taking place during the afternoon, judged by former Grand National winning jockey, Bob Champion.  The fashion competitions are open to all racegoers and will take place in Winners Enclosure. 

The SOLD OUT Kingwell Restaurant will allow girls to pamper and spoil themselves with a Perri Ashby fashion show followed by a scrumptious two-course luncheon and afternoon tea.  And, with hospitality selling fast, the proactive racecourse, has created an exclusive group offer for ‘last-minute ladies’ (minimum 10) with Private Box Hospitality available at £49.50 per head offering a 2-course lunch with panoramic venues of the track.

Steven Clarke, Managing Director of Wincanton Racecourse, commented, “Ladies Day is growing year on year, with plenty of action both on and off the course for racegoers to enjoy.  We’re delighted that racing legend, Bob Champion, will be on-course as part of his heroic 10,000 mile journey – we wish him luck.  Our next and final fixture of the season is the hugely popular Thursday, May 6th evening meeting where Ultimate Madness, the number one Madness Tribute Band, will be playing live after racing.  Our advance booking deals offer outstanding value for money and the event promises to be an incredibly fun to round off 2010 in style.”

EDITOR NOTES:

·         In aid of The Bob Champion Cancer Trust and the Injured Jockeys Fund, Bob Champion will be at Wincanton for his 60:60 Charity Challenge.  Launched on April 18th, Bob will encounter all 60 British racecourses in 60 consecutive days, criss-crossing the country in a 10,000 mile marathon.

·           50 Somerset supporters have the opportunity to join Bob Champion at Wincanton Racecourse via a special Champions 60:60 Charity Challenge package. 

·         Supporters are encouraged to raise a minimum of £50 each to entitle them to participate in the event.  In return for their donation, each person will gain free entry to Wincanton’s Premier Enclosure, discover how racing works behind the scenes, meet with Bob Champion, walk the course before racing, combined with a photo opportunity with Bob and some of the jockeys on the day plus visiting celebrities.

·         Visit www.champions6060.org.uk to register for a place to join Bob Champion at Wincanton races.