Celebration time as Huntingdon opens new stand; COURSE CIRCULAR Racegoers' guide to what's going on around the tracks.HUNTINGDON has special celebrations in mind tomorrow, when the new pounds 2.75 million grandstand is officially opened, and two families mark birthdays by sponsoring their own races. One sponsor, Rosemary Petronis, is travelling from London and will be joined by 20 family and friends. Course MD Sophie Hodgkinson says: "It's a special day for us, because of the new grandstand, and we're delighted to welcome two families who are also celebrating. Having a sponsored race, with associated hospitality, is a marvellous way for people to mark birthdays, anniversaries or other special occasions." ASCOT welcomes Paul Nicholls Paul Nicholls (born Paul Greenhalgh on 12 April 1979) is an English actor. His earliest role was in the BBC drama Earthfasts, but it was his character of Joe Wicks in EastEnders, which he played from 1996 to 1997, that first brought him fame. today, signing copies of his book Lucky Break. The champion jumps trainer will be on similar duty at Kempton on Monday and Exeter on Tuesday. NEWMARKET bows out for the year today, with racegoers likely to see plenty of future stars, especially in the Bet365-sponsored Montrose Fillies' Stakes, which has been won by Passage Of Time and Ouija Board Ouija board Device for obtaining messages from the spirit world, sometimes used by a medium during a séance. The name derives from the French and German words for “yes” (oui/ja). in the past. FONTWELL is hoping to break a world record by attracting 1,000 guys to tonight's fireworks fireworks: see pyrotechnics. fireworks Explosives or combustibles used for display. Of ancient Chinese origin, fireworks evidently developed out of military rockets and explosive missiles and accompanied the spread of military explosives westward to spectacular. A pounds 3 donation for each guy will go to the Midhurst-based charity Dreams Come True. Gates open at 4pm, with fireworks at 7.30pm. Entry is pounds 6 (under-4s free). CARLISLE stages its major jumps fixture tomorrow, Countryside Day, featuring the pounds 40,000 Coors Cumberland Chase. Family entertainment includes falconry falconry (fôl`kənrē, fô`–, făl`–), sport of hunting birds or small animals with falcons or other types of hawks; eagles are used in some parts of the world. displays, terrier racing, a hound trail, duck and geese herding and an exhibition by Dumfriesshire Greyhound Rescue. Advance ticket sales are up by almost 100 per cent; all hospitality boxes have been taken, and only a few tables are still available in the main restaurant. Course MD John Baker says: "It's looking very encouraging for Sunday's meeting, and all the signs are that we will have another big crowd, which will be well up on last year's figure of around 4,000." EXETER, which is looking forward to Haldon Gold Cup The Haldon Gold Cup Chase is a Grade 2 National Hunt steeplechase for five-year-old and above horses. It is run over a distance of 2 miles 1½ furlongs (3,520 metres) at Exeter Racecourse in late October or early November. It is a limited handicap chase. day on Tuesday and Denman Day a week later, is planning even further ahead by finalising Thursday, February 25 as the date for its Cheltenham Festival The Cheltenham Festival is the most prestigious meeting in the National Hunt racing calendar in the United Kingdom and has race prize money second only to the Grand National. preview night, with panellists Paul Nicholls, Philip Hobbs, David Pipe This article is about the Welsh football player. For David Pipes, see David Pipes. David Pipe (born November 5 1983 in Caerphilly, Wales) is a professional football player. He currently plays for Bristol Rovers. and Harry Findlay, supported by the Racing Post's Andrew King Andrew King or Andy King may refer to:
MARKET RASEN stages three fixtures in 11 days next month, starting with Circus Sunday a week tomorrow, then Family Funday seven days later and Students' Day the following Wednesday. A hospitality package, including county enclosure entry and buffet lunch buffet lunch n → buffet m (almuerzo) buffet lunch n → lunch m buffet lunch n → Buffet nt , is available for pounds 57.50pp at all three fixtures. Booking details are online at marketrasenraces.co.uk. CHELTENHAM has lined up luxury shirt brand Thomas Pink Thomas Pink is a retail clothing business which started in London in 1984. The concept was created by three Irish entrepreneurs, brothers James, Peter and John Mullen. The company was named for an 18th century London tailor who was known for making much sought-after red ('pink') to sponsor awards for the top jockey and trainer by winners at next month's Open meeting and the festival in March. NEWBURY has launched an online microsite, newburyracecourse. co.uk/winterfestival, dedicated to the three-day Hennessy Gold Cup meeting (Nov 26-28). As well as racing details, it includes footage of the great Arkle. UTTOXETER reports that Christmas party bookings are going well but being made later than usual. Three nights are available - December 11, 12 and 19 - to include three-course dinner and disco. Details are online at uttoxeterracecourse.co.uk. MUSSELBURGH has sold 400 tickets for ladies' day (Friday, June 18) in the first week of sale, and all hospitality boxes in the Queen's stand are provisionally booked. Commercial manager Sarah Montgomery says: "Next June may seem a long way away, but we are already confident we can make it four sellouts in a row, and anyone wishing to book marquee or restaurant tickets would be advised to do so now." Howard Wright Howard Gregory Wright (born December 20 1967, in San Diego, California) is an American professional basketball player. He is a 6'8" (203 cm) 220 lb (100 kg) forward and played collegiately at Stanford University from 1978–82. CAPTION(S): Harry Findlay: has been booked for Cheltenham preview at Exeter |
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