ASCOT RACES - FAMILY DAY - with FREE 80's CONCERT - SAT 7th AUG (08:33 - August 7th, 2010)
ASCOT RACES - FAMILY FUN DAY - WITH FREE 80'S CONCERT AFTER RACING ENDS.
Racing Summary
The Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup is Britain's only jockeys' competition, where teams of riders from all over the world compete over six races for the coveted trophy. The teams are Great Britain, Ireland, Europe and Rest of the World – a new format introduced in 2007 and attracting a record crowd.
The day is easy for everyone to follow and on this unique occasion you get the chance to meet the jockeys taking part and get their autograph in the racecard. This will take place before racing in the Parade Ring.
Entertainment Summary
Timetable of the Day
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11.00am |
Colts & Fillies Tour |
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11.00am |
Live Music on the Bandstand throughout the day |
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11.50am |
Jockey’s Autograph Signing Session |
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12.40pm |
Opening Ceremony |
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1pm – 4pm |
Racing |
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4.20pm |
Closing Ceremony |
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5.00pm |
Live Concert After Racing |
Fairground Rides will include: Sizzler, Carousel, Waltzer, inflatable slide, flying chairs, tea cups and paratrooper ride. We will also have 10 face painters to keep the children entertained.
Back by popular demand we have a 2 hour live ‘80s concert in the Old Paddock after racing featuring The 'Here & Now' Tour. The artistes line up is:
- Boy George
- The Christains
- Belinda Carlise
- Johnny Hates Jazz
- Midge Ure
- Captain Sensible
- China Crisis
The concert will begin at about 4.30pm for a two hour set and each artist will play their all time classic hits.
If you have younger racegoers in your party why not join the Colts & Fillies Club. A free club for all children aged 16 & under. For more information visit
www.coltsandfillies.co.uk
Colts & Fillies Exclusive Activities
Colts and Fillies will be treated to a summer barbecue. This is a pre booked event and will feature an exclusive Colts and Fillies Punch and Judy performance before racing starts.
This event is for 100 children and is first come first served. This is pre booked and subject to availability.
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