FEATURE RACE MEETINGS
WEST COUNTRY WEEKEND
Celebrate all the best the South West has to offer at this fabulous and fun weekend
T he West Country weekend will return in November for its second year. It will be bigger and better than ever and is the perfect occasion to celebrate the best of the South West. With the double-header of the Betway Haldon Gold Cup at Exeter Racecourse on Friday 10 November and the Badger Beers Chase Day at Wincanton on Saturday 11 November, this is a weekend that matters. The Betway Haldon Gold Cup was run on a Friday for the first time in 2022, having traditionally been run on a Tuesday. It is Devon’s richest
race and this year will be worth £80,000 – a new record for Exeter Racecourse. On the track, the quality is sure to hit all the right notes, and off the
track, there is plenty of entertainment too. Enjoy music from roaming band The Hip Cats throughout the day before The Wild Murphy’s take to the stage after the racing. The West Country Weekend roadshow heads up the A303 for Day Two where Wincanton Racecourse hosts the prestigious Badger Beers Chase Day. One of the most competitive handicaps of the season, the Badger Beers Chase has an illustrious roll of honour, topped in 2022 by the famous Frodon. Local
heroes, Frodon and Bryony Frost, gave the knowledgeable crowd something to cheer about last year as they defied the top weight to land the honours in true Somerset style. As well as the quality action on the track, there is plenty going on away from it. Thanks to long-term partners of Wincanton Racecourse, Hall & Woodhouse, Wincanton will be hosting its first beer festival. With plenty of local produce to sample, racegoers are
going to get to taste the best the West Country has to offer while enjoying quality sporting action. And don’t worry, the party doesn’t end when the racing does. After racing, local favourites, Loose Connections will take to the stage to perform all the classics to ensure your day ends on a winner. Exeter and Wincanton Racecourse race from October through to April 2024, including on Boxing Day (Wincanton) and New Year’s Day (Exeter), so head to thejockeyclub.co.uk for full fixture lists and ticket options.
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