WELCOME TO DONCASTER RACECOURSE

Hello and welcome to Doncaster Racecourse for Unison Rock at the Races featuring

There are 6 races on the card and our raceday presenter Bobby Beevers and resident tipster Roger Hart will be in the Parade Ring at around 1:40pm to run through the racecard with you and hopefully pick you out some winners! Then, make sure you head over to the Champagne Lawn straight after the last race and rock out to all your favourite Oasis hits from the UK’s official No 1 Oasis tribute band – Oasish.

We are thrilled to welcome Vernon Kay back to Doncaster for our 90’s Raceday on Saturday 19th August, when he’ll be performing a live DJ set after racing! Join us for a trip down memory lane as Vernon is sure to have you up on the dancefloor bustin’ out all your best 90’s moves. He’s one of the most experienced and versatile broadcasters in the UK, with a career spanning over 20 years across live entertainment, magazine shows, radio and sports broadcasting Vernon Kay has hosted a number of entertainment shows across numerous channels on ITV1, BBC1 and Channel 4. He recently launched his brand-new Radio 2 dance show – Dance Sounds of the 90’s and this year it was announced that he will also be hosting the mid-morning show on Radio 2. Adult tickets start at just £31 so book yours now at www.doncaster-racecourse.co.uk

Our flagship fixture - the Betfred St Leger Festival takes place 14th – 17th September The theme for this year’s festival is ‘Made in Doncaster’ and we are looking forward to celebrating our wonderful city. The Festival kicks off on Thursday 14th September with Ladies Day and your chance to WIN a whopping £1,000 cash prize in The Style Awards; Friday 15th sees the return of Doncaster Cup Day featuring the oldest race currently run under the rules of horse racing; Betfred St Leger Day is on Saturday 16th and is the highlight of Doncaster’s racing calendar featuring the Group 1 Betfred St Leger Stakes – the final Classic of the revered British Flat racing season; and NEW FOR 2023 – the Leger Legends charity race for exprofessional jockeys will be on SUNDAY 27th September at our Leger Community Fun Day. As well as all the thrilling racing action on the track, there’ll be lots of FREE entertainment for the whole family to enjoy as we bring all the festival-feels to Doncaster

Join us on Sunday 5th November for Night of Colours Fireworks. Enjoy all our FREE family entertainment before we light up the skies over Doncaster Racecourse with our colourful fireworks display!

Have you started thinking about your Christmas party yet? Whether it’s an office ‘do’ or a festive celebration with family and friends, join us throughout December as we roll back the decades and dance the night away at Christmas Live – Dance the Decades! You’ll enjoy compere-led entertainment with live performances and music, a festive three-course meal, after-dinner disco and much, much more! Tables are selling fast so reserve yours today so you don’t miss out!

Tickets for all our upcoming racedays and events are available now at www.doncaster-racecourse.co.uk.

As always, our team here at Doncaster are committed to doing our very best to ensure you enjoy your day and we value any feedback you may have

Rachel Harwood, Executive Director

Abandonment Procedures

In the event of racing being abandoned, refunds on badges and tickets purchased will only be paid in the following circumstances.

a) Abandonment before completion of the first race - full refund. b) abandonment before completion of the third or nominated feature race, whichever is later - 50% refund.

c) abandonment thereafter - no refund. Refunds cannot be made on racedays. To obtain a refund, racegoers should send their ticket with their full name and address details to: Doncaster Racecourse, Leger Way, Doncaster DN2 6BB

Admission

For the Premier and County Enclosure you will require both badge and turnstile ticket to enter the course. Your badge is to be worn on your person, clearly visible throughout the duration of your stay, the badge alone will not permit you entry to the course, you will require the turnstile ticket to gain entry through the turnstile gate.

Ball Games

Please note that ball games are not allowed in Grandstand or County enclosures.

Dogs

No dogs are allowed anywhere on the Racecourse, with the exception of guide and hearing dogs.

Champagne Lawn

Please note that the Champagne Lawn is a Challenge 21 area and only guests aged 18 and over are allowed onto the Champagne Lawn.

Dress Code

Premier Enclosure - The dress code for this Enclosure is smart attire, strictly no Denim, Shorts, Sportswear or Trainers, and Gentlemen must wear a Jacket, collared Shirt and Tie.

County Enclosure - The dress code for this Enclosure is smart attire, strictly no Denim, Shorts, Sportswear or Trainers, and Gentlemen must wear a collared Shirt.

Grandstand and Family Enclosure – There is no dress code for this enclosure. Please note that the above Dress Codes also apply to children.

Emergency Procedures

In the event of an incident occurring which necessitates the partial or total evacuation of any area of the racecourse, announcements will be broadcast over the Public Address System and visually on the Television Monitors. Our staff aided by the uniformed security will implement the carefully planned evacuation procedures and undertake the responsibility of ushering you to a place of safety. It is essential and a requirement that you follow their instructions. If you are able please take your belongings with you and proceed as directed out of the area as quickly and quietly as possible. These are just precautionary notes and we trust the procedures will not be required. However, please remember in the event of a partial or total evacuation of your area to: IF ABLE TAKE YOUR BELONGINGS WITH YOU AND PROCEED AS DIRECTED QUICKLY AND QUIETLY OUT OF THE AREA.

Photography

Racegoers please note it is not permitted to take photographs on course except within the areas normally open to the public. Amateur photographers must ensure that they do not intrude upon areas used by professional photographers. Flash photography is not permitted in any circumstances.

By entering the premises you consent to yourself and any member of your family including minors having your photograph taken by authorised raceday photographers, which can be used in printed material, promotions, press and advertising.

Refusing Admission

The Management reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone without assigning a reason for doing so. Please retain your turnstile ticket as you will need this should you leave the racecourse and wish to re-enter Please note on our busiest race days, access to the bars in some enclosures may be restricted to ensure the comfort and safety of all racegoers. Access is on a first come, first served basis (this also applies to free child places with a maximum of 3 children permitted per paying adult). Areas cannot be reserved for anyone in your party who may leave the bar area. Some areas of the racecourse may not be available on our quieter days. Please contact the racecourse prior to booking to check the area you wish to visit will be open.

Thank You To Our Sponsors

The Doncaster Racecourse Executive would like to thank our sponsors and wish them an enjoyable and prosperous day’s racing

SATURDAY 5TH AUGUST (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)

Stewards Of The Meeting

GREG PEARSON (Chief Steward), PETER CRAFTS (Stewards’ Panel Chair),

SIMON CONNAWAY, ALI GALLIERS-PRATT, KELLY O’BOYLE

STARTERS

LEE JONES

SEAMUS O’NEILL

JUDGE

MICHAEL ROBERTS

CLERK OF THE SCALES

CLAUDIA MARELLI

VETERINARY SURGEONS

MATT BUTTERELL

MARK ANDREWS

NIGEL HAIZELDEN

MEDICAL OFFICERS

DR PATRICK WYNN

DR SIMON BRENCHLEY

DR ALASTAIR DICKSON

NURSE

SHARON WATTERS

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

SHAUN MITCHELL

GRAHAM GRAY

MELANIE SWARBRICK

BETTING RING MANAGER

STEPHEN RANN

COMMENTATOR

IAN BARTLETT

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

RACHEL HARWOOD

GENERAL MANAGER

NIKKI GRIFFITHS

RACEDAY CLERK OF THE COURSE

FERGUS CAMERON

SAFEGUARDING OFFICER

RACHEL HARDWOOD

DEPUTY SAFEGUARDING OFFICER

NIKKI GRIFFITHS

SAFETY OFFICER

JULIE NICHOL

RACECOURSE

PHOTOGRAPHER

NIGEL KIRBY www.nigelkirbyphotography.com colour graphic horse’s saddlecloth number horse’s name& birthplace

HAVE A QUESTION? REQUIRE SOME ASSISTANCE? OUR RACEDAY TEAM ARE HERE TO HELP!

No.ofdays sincelastran formguide-previous performances

/=new season

-=new year

Bold type shows All-Weather form

C=course winner

D=distance winner

CD=course & distance winner

BF=beaten favourite age

TIMEFORMVIEWImpressive when scoring by a wide margin on his debut at Nottingham and had no trouble following up in 10.2f novice at Newcastle. Took form to another level when narrow winner of Queen’s Vase at Royal Ascot. Not disgraced back down in trip when fourth in Grand Prix de Paris and this test will suit.

Star Ratings Explained

Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:

HHHHH Selected to win the race.

HHHHI Good chance of being placed.

HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims

HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.

HIIII Can be given little or no chance.

Official Bha Ratings Explained

The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability.

The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances).

The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.

You must be 18 or over to place a bet

You may be asked to provide proof of your age when placing a bet

If you cannot produce this your bet will not be accepted