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Saturday 9th August 2008
This is the world's premier racing competition and the highlight of the summer season. This competition is where the best jockeys from Great Britain, Ireland, Europe and the Rest of the World all go head to head in a thrilling contest over six races.
The day is easy for everyone to follow and on this unique occasion you get the chance to meet the jockey's taking part.
And that's not all after racing will be a concert from a top live pop act.
There will also be a Teddy Bear's Picnic exclusively for Colts & Fillies members.
Unfortunately the deadline has now passed for invites to the Teddy Bear’s Picnic.
At the picnic we will have lunch, a teddy competition, Tom & Tilly Turnip's Tomfoolery. Come and see the fun and excitement of the world's only flying Reliant Robin with everything from pie throwing to fire stunts - Laughs Galore!!!
All of this will be accompanied by a Caribbean Steel Band to complete the family atmosphere.
Times |
Activity |
Location |
11.00am |
Colts & Fillies Tour |
Sovereign's Gate |
11.45pm |
Teddy Bear's Picnic |
Old Paddock |
11.45pm |
Scotty’s 1st Walk Round |
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11.50pm |
Jockeys’ autograph signing |
Parade Ring |
12.40pm |
Opening Ceremony |
Winners’ Enclosure |
12.00pm |
Tom & Tilly Turnip's Show |
Old Paddock |
12.30pm |
Best Dressed Teddy Competition |
Old Paddock |
1.15pm |
Scotty’s 2nd Walk Round |
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2.20pm |
Scotty’s 3rd Walk Round |
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3.30pm |
Scotty’s 4th Walk Round |
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4.20pm |
Closing Ceremony |
Old Paddock |
4.50pm |
Concert starts |
Old Paddock |
* Times and entertainment are subject to change
Sunday 28th September 2008
On our third Family Day, young and old alike can soak up the fun atmosphere and take part in the programme of events planed to entertain everyone throughout the year.
For this meeting Ascot Racecourse has the pleasure of linking up with the Windsor Festival, a two week celebration of music and the arts to promote quality performances within the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead.
Activities include, a creative corner extravaganza where children can join in the activities. Fairground rides will be available for all children including the traditional Victorian Carousel, Inflatable Slide and the tea cups.
Exclusively for Colts & Fillies members we have Mr Alexander's Travelling Show. This is a lively and exciting 20min show featuring magic, juggling, unicycling and illusion. Not to be missed!
Times |
Activity |
Location |
11.00am |
Fairground Rides open |
Plaza Lawns |
11.00am |
Art Demonstrations open |
Plaza lawns |
11.00am |
Creative Corner Extravaganza opens |
Pavilion |
11.30am |
Colts & Fillies Tour |
Sovereign's Gate |
1.30pm |
Mr Alexander's Travelling Magic Show |
TBC |
3.00pm |
Parade Ring Talk |
Parade Ring |
* Times and entertainment are subject to change
Saturday 1st November 2008
As well as a full day of quality Jumps racing we have a spectacular firework and laser show after sunset organised by Ascot Round Table and Ascot Rotary Club with monies raised going to local good causes. All those buying a ticket to the racing are welcome to stay for the show. This is a unique opportunity to see Ascot Racecourse after dark!
Gates open at 10.45am. First Race 12.45pm and last Race 4.15pm. Fireworks start at 6pm. Last Admission and any re-admission strictly before 4pm.
Children aged 16 and under have free admission for racing, free fairground rides, candy floss and toffee apples are available all day!
To bridge the gap between the racing and fireworks we would like to invite all Colts & Fillies members to an annual BBQ. The food will be accompanied with live entertainment including magicians, and balloon artists as well as free fairground rides for everyone. This will be open to all but must be booked in advance.
Times |
Activity |
Location |
11.00am |
Fairground Rides open |
Plaza Lawns |
11.00am |
Art Demonstrations open |
Plaza lawns |
11.30am |
Colts & Fillies Tour |
Sovereign's Gate |
1.30pm |
Parade Ring Talk |
Parade Ring Talk |
4.30pm |
Colts & Fillies BBQ |
Pavilion |
6.00pm |
Fireworks |
Track |
* Times and entertainment are subject to change
December 19th & 20th December 2008
Get into the seasonal spirit at the Christmas Meeting where you can enjoy two days of jump racing action combined with Christmas fun and festivities for all the family.
Father Christmas himself will be visiting the racecourse. You'll be able to visit him in person in his Grotto where he will have a present waiting for you. (The first 750 children on each day will receive a free gift.)
Visit our Winter Wonderland in the Old Paddock and you can meet Father Christmas's reindeer and ride on the traditional Victorian Carousel. You can post your Christmas List using the Ascot Postal Service where the elves will take your list directly to the North Pole.
During the Day Father Christmas's elves will be on the Concourse Level of the Grandstand waiting to greet children who would like to have their faces painted.
On Saturday there is the chance to feel truly festive as racegoers join together to sing traditional Christmas Carols with Ascot Brass. This takes place 20mins after the last race.
In the Afternoon come down and meet the team for a mince pie and a chat. We'd welcome any feedback on the year and any suggestions you'd like to see for 2009. There will be a Colts & Fillies Christmas Card judging and a free gift for all members that come along.
Times |
Activity |
Location |
10.45am |
The Ascot Winter Wonderland opens |
Old Paddock |
10.45am |
Face Painters open |
Concourse Level – Core 2 |
11.30am |
Colts & Fillies Tour |
Sovereign's Gate |
12.00noon |
Meet Scotty, the Ascot Mascot |
Old Paddock |
1.00pm |
Mince Pie Afternoon |
Pavilion |
2.05pm |
Parade Ring Talk |
Parade Ring |
3.40pm |
Winter Wonderland closes |
Old Paddock |
4.10pm |
Carol Singing in the Grandstand (Sat only) |
Concourse Level – Core 2 |
* Times and entertainment are subject to change
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