2019 – Newbury Racecourse to support Racing Staff Week with racing staff night

In support of Racing Welfare’s Racing Staff Week which begins on Saturday 29 June, Newbury Racecourse is delighted to be able to announce an inaugural Racing Staff night on Thursday 4 July 2019.

Any racing staff member with a valid stable pass or validity slip/letter from their employer will be able to redeem their pass for one complimentary admission ticket to Newbury Racecourse on Thursday 4 July which will include;

·         Dedicated private area with live music throughout the evening

·         Drink voucher

·         Food voucher redeemable at Fired-Up pizza

Thursday 4 July will also feature the return of Newbury’s Gin Festival with over 30 different gins available to purchase from the Botanical Garden Bar located on the Crafty Filly Terrace before an after-party with resident DJ, Moonraker until 10.30pm.

Harriet Collins, Marcomms and Sponsorship Director for Newbury Racecourse said: “We are delighted to offer free entry to all racing staff for the evening fixture on Thursday, July 4 in support of Racing Welfare’s Racing Staff Week.

“We very much hope this is something which we can grow each year. Come rain or shine, all the racing staff across the country put in long hours and behind every horse that visits Newbury or any other racecourse, we know there is a big team who work incredibly hard to make it happen and we are happy to support such a worthwhile initiative.”

Additionally, Newbury Racecourse in association with NAORS, will make a number of complimentary Grandstand admission tickets available for Racing Staff for their upcoming Party in the Paddock events which take place on Saturday 20 July starring Tom Jones live after racing and the popular Madness who will take to the stage on Saturday 17 August. Tickets will be issued on a first come first served basis in advance by visiting the main reception at Newbury Racecourse.

–       50 x Grandstand tickets for Tom Jones on Saturday 20 July 2019

–       50 x Grandstand tickets for Madness on Saturday 17 August 2019

Racing Staff Week celebrates the dedication and specialist skills of those who work in the racing industry – the stable staff, stud staff, racecourse staff, gallop people, stalls handlers, valets and all the others who play a vital role in the production of British horseracing. It also aims to raise the profile of Racing Welfare, the only charity that supports all of racing’s workforce.