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Horseracing is a great day out, so why not take a break from your studies and visit a racecourse near your campus? Find out the latest offers for students at racecourses across the country and how to take advantage of them.

Most racecourses offer a student discount on showing a valid NUS or student card but it's worth checking their website or giving them a call when you're planning your day.

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF STUDENT DISCOUNTS COMING UP:
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Cheltenham Challenge

THE RESULTS ARE IN!

University           Ambassador                        Points

1st  RAC                   George Michael Noad       273
          2nd Bristol                Clodagh Blain                  127         
3rd Bath                   Peter Tillstone                  30
4th  Birmingham        Maximilian Milward           19 ___________________________________________

Congratulations to George Michael Noad from the Royal Agriculture Collage, Cirencester who is the winner for the 2011/12 season. George, who brought the most students, has won an Annual Members Badge for the 2012-13 season (which gives access to all four days of The Cheltenham Festival and is worth £310!), as well as a box for him and 40 friends at the Hunter Chase Evening this Wednesday 2nd May 2012!

The Cheltenham Challenge gives universities a chance to win this top prize each year, simply by competing to bring the most students to Cheltenham throughout the season.

The competition will start again for the 2012/13 season in October

Book tickets through Craig Staddon:

Craig.Staddon@jockeyclubracecourses.com
Don't forget you can get a STUDENT RACEDAY RAIL TICKET with CROSS COUNTRY TRAINS.

Newmarket Racecourse- 5th & 6th May

If you appreciate world class sport and events that really matter, this is a weekend to savour.

All winter, the racing world has been anticipating these two momentous days when superstar status may be bestowed upon the winners of the QIPCO 2000 Guineas and QIPCO 1000 Guineas, the first two Classics of the British Flat season and the most important spring races in Europe.

These two outstanding mile contests launch the QIPCO British Champions Series which links together the top 35 races in the British Flat racing calendar.

This is when reputations are put on the line in no uncertain terms and a victory can secure a champion’s status forever.

For students (with valid NUS card) and those aged 18-24 (proof of age required) entry to the Premier Enclosure is £20 and to the Grandstand and Paddock and Paddock Enclosure is £15.

For more information regarding ticketing please see the Newmarket Racecourse website

Ascot Racecourse- 11th May

On Friday 11th May get ready to Race, Rattle ‘n’ Roll at Ascot  during their incredible 1950's inspired racenight. Quote 1952 as the discount code and you can enjoy two for one tickets offer!

This is racing with a twist - expect classic Cadillacs, ice cream sundaes, roller-girls and live music in between races, and, as an added bonus, you'll get a FREE Sunset Boulevard cocktail on arrival.

So enjoy two for one tickets and an incredible night out at Ascot races! Please see StudentBeans.com for more information.

You can get from London Waterloo to Ascot on the train in under an hour and fares are available from £8.60 for a day return with a Young Persons Railcard.

Lingfield Park Racecourse- 11th & 12th May

The showpiece of the Lingfield Park Racing Calendar.  Top trainers, jockeys and horses who have their sights set on a classic will be here to gain experience in the trials.  Who will confirm their position as a genuine contender?

Price of entry for students, with a valid NUS card, is £13 for each day. Please see the Lingfield Park website for more information.


Trains to Lingfield leave London Victoria, take 50 mins and are available from £8.60 for a day return with a Young Persons Railcard

Newbury Racecourse- 26th May

The UK’s most celebrated DJ and music producer Calvin Harris will perform his first gig of the summer season at Newbury Racecourse to launch the sixth annual ‘Party in the Paddock’ series, a unique fusion of world class live music and exhilarating racing.

Gates Open - 4.00
First Race - 6.05
Last Race - 8.45
Music starts at 9pm.

Tickets start from £30 please see the website for more information

Trains from London Paddington take just over an hour with a change at Reading Station. Day Return fares available from £13.55 with a Young Persons Railcard.

Sandown Park Racecourse- 31st May

The Betfair Brigadier Gerard Evening is the best-kept secret in the UK racing calendar, featuring the highest quality evening racing staged anywhere in the country.

For £15, entry includes:
 
Free racecard
£10 – food and drink voucher
£2 Betting voucher

Student ID required on the day
 
Email: info@racingenterpriseslimited.co.uk for discount code.

Get booking on Sandown's webiste 

The Next Generation Club- 19th May

The Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association, has very kindly invited NGC Members to enjoy a morning at Lanwades Stud in Newmarket. The Stud is the home to four resident stallions and boasts an impressive collection of broodmares. Newmarket Racecourses are kindly offering free admission to those members visiting Lanwades Stud to attend the Spring Saturday Meeting in the afternoon, where a Private Box facility will be provided.

To take advantage of this fantastic opportunity make sure to register as a member of the Next Generation Club. For more information please see the www.the-ngc.co.uk.

Remember to keep checking www.the-ngc.co.uk for regular updates and information and, if you think that your friends would be interested in joining this free club, please encourage them to register their details. You can also follow the NGC on Twitter and Facebook.

The Racegoers Club 2012

Join The Racegoers Club for the rest of 2012 for just £10 (currently £20 to others) – quote StudentLTR.

The Club was set up to encourage more people to go racing, whilst getting more enjoyment from their racing through a greater involvement in the sport. 1,305 meetings offer discounted entry –that’s 90% of the fixture list.

Fancy owning a racehorse? Join one of The Racegoers Club syndicates with trainers Andrew Balding or Mark Johnston, quote StudentLTR and get free membership of The Racegoers Club for the rest of 2012 (the £10 membership fee will be refunded upon joining one of the syndicates).

For more information please see www.racegoersclub.co.uk

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