We can't wait to welcome you to Doncaster Racecourse. Ahead of the gates opening, here's a list of everything you need to know ahead of the 2023 Betfred Doncaster Cup Day.
Gates, refreshments and race schedule:
11:15
- Grandstand, County, and Premier gates open
- Bars open
- Food Court opens
13:15
- First race begins (Coopers Marquees Ebf Maiden Fillies' Stakes)
13:50
- Second race begins (Betfred Flying Scotsman Stakes)
14:25
- Third race begins (Carlsberg Danish Pilsner Flying Childers Stakes)
15:00
- Fourth race begins (Betfred Doncaster Cup Stakes)
15:35
- Fifth race begins (Betfred Mallard Handicap)
16:10
- Sixth race begins (British Ebf Ruby Anniversary Premier Fillies' Handicap)
16:45
- Seventh race begins (Doncaster Groundworks Reinforcements Handicap)
18:20
- Eighth race begins (Hippo Clean Edge Masking Tape Confined Nursery)
Entertainment
11:15
- Live pianist in Reception
- DJ on Champagne Lawn
- Jazz Saxophonist in the Home Straight Restaurant
- Live guitarist in Conduit Restaurant
17:45 (approx. 15 minutes after last race)
- Decade Explosion (for County, Premier & Hospitality ticket holders only
Parking
- Parking is available on site
- Car Park A – For hospitality, Annual Members and Owner and Trainers, £10 (Hospitality bookers get 1 free space per two customers, Annual Members & Annual Box holders get free parking with car window sticker, Owners & Trainers get free parking through their PASS card or QR code entry)
- Carpark C will be available for on the day parking at £7 per car. Please be aware only card payments are accepted.
- Blue Badge holders can park free of charge.
Dress code
The dress code is jacket for gentlemen with tie optional and smart attire for ladies. Jeans and sportswear are not permitted.
Ticket prices on the gate:
(increased on advance prices)
- Adult grandstand admission: £56
- County Enclosure admission: £71
- Premier Enclosure admission: £111
Transport
A shuttle bus is in operation, providing to and from trips to the racecourse from Doncaster Interchange.
Parking
Security checks
Security checks will take place on entry. Please bring nothing larger than an A4-sized bag.
Other useful information
- Chairs, tables, umbrellas or parasols cannot be bought on-site.
- Picnics cannot be bought on-site.
- Doncaster Racecourse is a cashless venue. However, on-site bookmakers will take cash.
Questions on raceday
If you have any questions on raceday, we have a fantastic team ready to assist you. Head to our Guest Experience Desk (located at the main County entrance) and we'll be happy to help.
Finally, be kind. The team is working hard to give you the best day possible. We look forward to welcoming you to Doncaster Racecourse
