Racing News
HAYDOCK PARK PREPARES FOR SHOWPIECE OCCASION OF THE FLAT RACING SEASON
THE countdown to the richest horse race of the year at Haydock Park - and the climax to the racecourse’s Flat racing season - has begun in earnest.
Some of the fastest racehorses in Britain and Ireland will be making their way to the North West for the 45th year of the £275,000 Betfred Sprint Cup on Saturday 4 September.
The total prize fund on the day is not far short of £½ million.
Dickon White, the managing director of Haydock Park, said: “The Betfred Sprint Cup meeting is a hugely popular occasion with racing fans, attracts a big crowd, and is the highlight of our Flat racing season.”
A maximum of 17 horses will take part in the six-furlong race from the 20 that remain as possibles.
The Group One Betfred Sprint Cup is a race that top Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien has yet to win. On Saturday, he may saddle the favourite – the Australian-bred colt Starspangledbanner. A decision about whether the horse runs or not will be made later this week.
The sponsors Betfred make Starspangledbanner – a winner at Royal Ascot this year and the hero of the Darley July Cup at Newmarket - their 2-1 ante-post favourite (CORRECT AS OF MONDAY 30 AUGUST).
Opposing him are last year’s winner Regal Parade, last year’s third-placed horse High Standing, Equiano who was fifth last year, and the 2009 Nunthorpe Stakes winner Borderlescott.
The entire racecard at Haydock on Saturday 4 September is very classy, including the Betfred Kingspin Old Borough Cup, the Betfred ‘Goals Galore’ Superior Mile and the Betfred ‘The Bonus King’ Be Friendly Handicap, which commemorates the horse that won the first two runnings of the Sprint Cup in 1966 and 1967.
Be Friendly – owned by the former BBC ‘Voice of Racing’ Sir Peter O’Sullevan - remains the only horse to have won the race twice, and a life-size bronze of him now stands resplendent in the paddock at Haydock Park.
The first race on Saturday is at 2pm. Gates open at 12 noon.
*Admission into the Newton Enclosure is £11; it’s £20 into Tattersalls; £34 into the County Enclosure; and £45 into the Premier Enclosure. Accompanied children aged under 18 enter free. Senior citizens and students, with appropriate identification, enter Tattersalls and the Newton Enclosure at half price. More details are available at web site www.haydock-park.co.uk.
Sizzling Summer Race Nights at Haydock Park!
Thu 13th May 10 - 11:58
Summer Race Nights at Haydock Park..in association with Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet Village
This year Haydock Park have teamed up their summer evening race nights with Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet Village, who will have their style consultants on hand to talk you through their summer styles and offer fashion fixes. In addition we are celebrating the opening of our newly refurbished Champagne Bar, which for 2010 is even bigger and better.
Join in the celebration at a Silent Disco with Radio City DJ's on all of the Ladies' Nights on Friday (eve) 21st May, Friday (eve) 2nd July and Friday (eve) 6th August. 'Benefit Cosmetics' will be offering free mini makeovers to female race-goers, and watch out for the Best Dressed Team. If they spot you, you could go through to the grand fashion finale on Friday 6th August. The winner will receive some amazing prizes from Cheshire Oaks, as well as a professional photo shoot with 'Firefly Photography'.
'Love is in the air' on Friday 30th July, as Haydock Park have teamed up with 'Fast Love' to provide Speed Dating games for all those searching for true love.
And if that isn't enough, there are fast cars and a chance to play against professional local darts player "Chizzy" on our Gents' Night on Friday (eve) 28th May, so just choose which Summer Race Night you would like to experience!
Book your tickets now and get Ready to Race with Haydock Park Racecourse this Summer!
Friday 21st May (Evening) - Ladies' Night
Friday 28th May (Evening) - Gents' Night
Friday 2nd July (Evening) - Ladies' Night
Friday 30th July (Evening) - Summer Loving
Friday 6th August (Evening) - Ladies' Night Finale
So...Grab your hats and don your finest for a fantastic night out with friends, family, clients or colleagues. These evenings combine all the thrills of first class racing together with the glamorous world of fashion in conjunction with Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet Village!
Tickets available online at haydock-park.co.uk or via our ticket hotline at 0844 579 3006.
SPECIAL HOSPITALITY PACKAGES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ON THESE DATES, PLEASE CALL SONIA WHITFIELD ON 01942 405 605 FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Tuesday 14th September
Raceday
2:30PM
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