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Doncaster Racecourse

Name: Doncaster Flat Race |
Start: 2024-04-26
End: 2024-04-26
Location: Doncaster

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The home of the St Leger Stakes

Hosting 37 race days across the National Hunt and Flat seasons, Doncaster Racecourse is one of the busiest racecourses in the UK.

Steeped in history, it is home to the world’s oldest classic race, the St Leger Stakes, first run in 1776. We are proud to host The St Leger Festival among many other popular race meetings.

Upcoming Events
There’s racing at Doncaster all year round. From the turf flat season-opening Lincoln to the final group one contest, the Futurity Trophy and the four-day showpiece the St Leger Festival, racegoers have the opportunity to witness a thrilling flat season.

Not to forget the incredible line up of National Hunt fixtures such as the Great Yorkshire Chase and the Grimthorpe Chase.

There’s Ladies’ Days, Family Fun Days, live music, fireworks and seasonal events.

A full list of race meetings can be viewed at the bottom of this page, where you can also book tickets.

Ticket Options and Dress Code

Premier enclosure and home straight – jacket for gentleman, smart attire for ladies. No jeans or sportswear.

County enclosure – smart casual, think smart jeans and a collared shirt. No sportswear or fancy dress.

Grandstand enclosure – relaxed. No sports team shirts or fancy dress.

Family enclosure – no dress code.

Hospitality packages

Doncaster has food and drink to suit all tastes. From three course meals to the food court and pop up stalls, there is something for everyone.

The Home Straight and Conduit Restaurants both offer a reserved table for the day, a hospitality admission badge, Prosecco on arrival, a three course menu, racecard and convenient bar and Tote betting facilities. At the St Leger Festival, marquee options are also available.

Private boxes allow guests to enjoy exclusivity for groups of 20 more and with a variety of menu options from plated to buffet, it’s a great way to enjoy a day at the races.

For something less formal, there’s the Bottomless Brunch or Pizza and Poretti options – available throughout the 2024 flat season in the County Enclosure.

In the main grandstand you will find the food court on the first floor, offering a variety of different eating outlets and bars. On busy days, additional catering vans will be in operation around the site.

Travel Information

By Car – car parking is free except for during the St Leger festival.
By Bus – shuttle service between the racecourse and Doncaster Interchange train station.

Doncaster’s most famous race, the St. Leger Stakes was first held in 1776 and the 240th running took place in 2015. The champions of the British Flat season receive their respective trophies on the final day of the season at Doncaster (Saturday, 7 November).

Doncaster staged Britain’s first-ever Sunday meeting on 26 July 1992, while racing over Jumps on Town Moor began in 1947. The Great Yorkshire Chase (now the Sky Bet Chase) was abandoned in 1952, owing to the recent death of King George VI.

The last horse to win the coveted ‘Triple Crown’ of the 2,000 Guineas, Derby and St. Leger was Nijinsky (ridden by Lester Piggott) in 1970. In 2012, Camelot – having won the first two legs – had to settle for second place in the St. Leger behind Encke.