Market Rasen Racecourse gearing up for big-money racing at first Winter Ladies Day

Following the success of the Ferry Ales Brewery Prelude Day on the final Saturday of September, the Lincolnshire track is hosting a second weekend meeting offering more than £100,000 in prize money.

Visitors – men and women – are encouraged to look out their finest winter outfit and enjoy a day at the races.

On top of the racing, the afternoon’s entertainment and activities include Style Awards in the fashion marquee on the Brocklesby Lawn, a fashion show, live music from 1940s music duo George and Ginger, a gin festival and Christmas shopping.

On the track, a six-figure sum is up for grabs, including the £50,000 ‘Design And Install’ Elixir Bathrooms Prelude Chase, a race traditionally targeted by the major British training yards over the years, and the £20,000 Kenwick Park Handicap Hurdle.

The racing starts at 1.40pm, with gates open two hours before.

Admission starts from £10.80 in advance, with accompanied under 18s admitted free of charge.

On-the-day prices are £12 (Lawn Enclosure), £20 (Tattersalls) and £25 (County Enclosure).

More details and ticket offers can be found at www.marketrasenraces.co.uk or by calling (01673) 843434.