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Horsington pupils treated to masterclass by legendary racehorse trainer at Wincanton Racecourse

Wed 9 Feb 2022
By Nick Seddon
Horsington pupils treated to masterclass by legendary racehorse trainer at Wincanton Racecourse

Local schoolchildren were given a day to remember at Wincanton Racecourse on Wednesday, January 26th, when they were treated to a masterclass by the legendary racehorse trainer David Elsworth.

Wincanton Racecourse raises £1,250 for Community Hospital

Thu 1 Jul 2021
By Wincanton Racecourse
Wincanton Racecourse raises £1,250 for Community Hospital

Wincanton Racecourse’s General Manager, Jack Parkinson, has praised the local community for its “fantastic response” to a charity event organised by the track which has helped raise £1,250 for the Wincanton Community Hospital.

CAT Bus -> Racecourse timetable 2019/20

Thu 16 Jan 2020
By Dave Smith
CAT Bus -> Racecourse timetable 2019/20

Wincanton Racecourse will be using the CAT Bus as a complementary shuttle specifically for town residents for the remainder of this season. Times vary a little each race day, so please refer to this timetable.

One-to-one on Newcomers’ Day at Wincanton Racecourse

Mon 23 Dec 2019
By Lucy Johnson
One-to-one on Newcomers’ Day at Wincanton Racecourse

Newcomers to the sport of horse racing will have a dedicated member of Wincanton’s team to accompany them throughout the day, to help demystify the ins and outs of a day at the races on its Newcomers’ Day on 4th January 2020.

Wincanton Racecourse is ready for its biggest day of the year

Sun 22 Dec 2019
By Lucy Johnson
Wincanton Racecourse is ready for its biggest day of the year

Wincanton Racecourse is readying itself for the busiest raceday of its year; its Boxing Day meeting, when thousands will descend on the Somerset track to enjoy a day of relaxation, horses, friendships and camaraderie.

Dreaming of Silver on Wincanton’s Festive Raceday

Wed 27 Nov 2019
By Lucy Johnson
Dreaming of Silver on Wincanton’s Festive Raceday

Break free from your offices and head to Wincanton Racecourse for an early Christmas celebration on Thursday, 5th December. With the holiday season approaching, it’s the perfect time to gather friends and colleagues for a day out at the races.

Wincanton Racecourse generously hosted a successful day in aid of Combat Stress

Wed 6 Nov 2019
By Sarah Jane Lewis
Wincanton Racecourse generously hosted a successful day in aid of Combat Stress

Wincanton Racecourse generously hosted a phenomenally successful day in aid of Combat Stress, the veteran’s mental health charity, on Sunday 27th October. There was a record turnout of racegoers and just over £65k was raised.

Somerset batsman will celebrate the return of racing to Wincanton

Mon 14 Oct 2019
By Lucy Johnson
Somerset batsman will celebrate the return of racing to Wincanton

Wincanton Racecourse will be welcoming retiring England and Somerset cricketer Marcus Trescothick to the official opening meeting of its new season on Thursday 17th October, along with a number of his county team mates.

Racing is returning to Wincanton a week early!

Mon 7 Oct 2019
By Lucy Johnson
Racing is returning to Wincanton a week early!

Racing returns to Wincanton Racecourse this Wednesday 9th October; a week earlier than initially planned. Entry is just £10 per person to this additional meeting which was originally allocated to Towcester.

Racing returns to Wincanton in mere weeks

Sat 24 Aug 2019
By Lucy Johnson
Racing returns to Wincanton in mere weeks

Wincanton Racecourse will be welcoming the winners in October when racing returns to the Somerset track. It’s the first of 16 meetings that will provide a feast of entertainment over the next seven months as favourite jump horses battle it out.

A team from Wincanton Racecourse rolled up their sleeves for the local RDA

Mon 1 Jul 2019
By Lucy Johnson
A team from Wincanton Racecourse rolled up their sleeves for the local RDA

Eight employees from Wincanton Racecourse took a day off from their usual duties and were put to work on a number of tasks including poo-picking, tack-cleaning, washing down walls and weeding, at the Blackmore Vale Riding for the Disabled Association.

Free golf day at Wincanton Racecourse on Saturday 25th May

Wed 22 May 2019
By Lucy J
Free golf day at Wincanton Racecourse on Saturday 25th May

Wincanton Racecourse’s golf course, set in the middle of the track, is offering a free day of golf to everyone on Saturday 25th May, with FREE professional lessons available during the middle of the day.

Horse riders appeal to inconsiderate drivers

Fri 17 May 2019
By Nikki Forbes
Horse riders appeal to inconsiderate drivers

Some drivers may have this banner beside the road into Bayford. While most drivers around Wincanton are brilliant, sadly there is always one or two impatient and reckless drivers with bad attitudes that can startle, unsettle and panic the horses.

Ladies’ Night brought Wincanton’s racing season to a glamorous conclusion

Wed 15 May 2019
By Lucy Johnson
Ladies’ Night brought Wincanton’s racing season to a glamorous conclusion

The glamour of an evening at the races came to the fore at Wincanton Racecourse last week when dozens of ladies entered its Best Dressed competition, helping to ensure the season concluded in style.

CANCELLED Cheese and cider lovers rejoice at Wincanton’s race night on Tuesday 14th May

Wed 8 May 2019
By Lucy Johnson
<small style='color: red;'>CANCELLED</small> Cheese and cider lovers rejoice at Wincanton’s race night on Tuesday 14th May

If Cheddar cheese makes you chomp at the bit, or you’re a Stilton stalwart, then Wincanton Racecourse’s Cheese and Cider Night is the night for you. Two of Somerset’s most famous exports; pair them together and it’s a match made in heaven!

It’s Ladies’ Night at Wincanton Racecourse on Thursday 9th May

Fri 3 May 2019
By Lucy Johnson
It’s Ladies’ Night at Wincanton Racecourse on Thursday 9th May

It’s all about sunshine, racing and the chance to sparkle, so dust off your best frocks, press your shirt collars and join us for a day out against the backdrop of some action packed races and live music. Prizes for the best dressed ladies!

It's Family Fun Day at Wincanton Racecourse this Sunday - kids go free!

Tue 9 Apr 2019
By Lucy Johnson
It's Family Fun Day at Wincanton Racecourse this Sunday - kids go free!

There’ll be a free Easter egg for the first 250 kids to arrive, and it’s free for under-18s too! Face painting, rosette making, silk designing, an equiciser, bouncy castles and more, all FREE! There might even be some horse racing, too.

FREE entry to Wincanton Races for Wincanton Window readers on 7th March!

Fri 1 Mar 2019
By Dave Smith
FREE entry to Wincanton Races for Wincanton Window readers on 7th March!

Wincanton Racecourse has very generously offered visitors to the Wincanton Window the chance to go racing FOR FREE next Thursday, 7th March! The Racecourse arguably puts Wincanton on the map. If you haven't checked it out yet, now's your chance!

GBBO’s Prue Leith recently enjoyed a day at the Wincanton races

Mon 25 Feb 2019
By Lucy Johnson
GBBO’s Prue Leith recently enjoyed a day at the Wincanton races

The Great British Bake Off’s Prue Leith swapped her mixing bowls for a race card to enjoy a day at the races in Wincanton. She tucked into chilli con carne before judging the best turned-out horse in the second race.

Racing is back in Wincanton on Saturday after horse flu outbreak

Tue 12 Feb 2019
By Lucy Johnson
Racing is back in Wincanton on Saturday after horse flu outbreak

It’s all systems go for Wincanton Racecourse this Saturday, with a terrific day of top-class sport on the cards. Racing was given the green light to resume in Britain from tomorrow, after six blank days following an outbreak of equine influenza.

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