Up to 40,000 racegoers are expected at the Betfred St Leger Festival this September in what is always a highlight of the flat racing season and one of the most prestigious weeks of the British horse racing calendar. Tickets are currently available at a reduced rate across grandstand, family, county and premier tickets, with some tickets available at a huge 32% discount compared to on the day prices.
The Betfred St Leger Festival spans across four action-packed days of racing, commencing with the Ladies Day on Thursday 14th September, and finishing with the spectacular St Leger Community Funday on Sunday 17th September. Additionally, Friday 15th September will see the return of the Betfred Doncaster Cup, whilst Saturday 16th September will hold the famous Betfred St Leger Stakes Day.
But that’s not all, with more entertainment across the weekend. Ladies’ Day will see fashion on show, giving entrants the chance to compete in the Style Awards and win up to £1,000 worth of prize money! Thursday will also see the arrival of the exclusive Jam Hot Showband, an international multi award-winning band, with vocalists, brass and strings, all making for a phenomenal performance.
During Doncaster Cup Day on Friday 15th September, and Betfred St Leger Stakes Day on Saturday 16th September, the racecourse has a variety of musical performances confirmed at all the different hospitality venues on offer. Guests will be able to choose from a live, groovy jazz saxophonists in the Home Straight restaurant, mellow guitar music and singing in the Conduit restaurant, or vibrant jazz singers in the marquee.
Finally, the St Leger Community Funday is the ultimate accumulation of fun at the races, ensuring the best family feel-good day out. Marvel at stilt walkers towering the grounds, enjoy face painting, colouring, and charity partner Active Fusion also hosting some additional activities for kids. The festival will also end with the Leger Legends Race, where former legends of the racing scene will go head-to-head in a charity race, the only one of its kind in the UK, which will provide exciting and cheerful entertainment to the end of the festival.
Find out more and book your tickets at www.doncaster-racecourse.co.uk/racing-highlights/st-leger-festival
