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Doncaster’s season over Jumps continues with the two-day Christmas Meeting this Friday and Saturday (December 12 & 13). There are seven races on both days.

 Betdaq Day on Friday begins at 12-10 p.m. with a Novices’ Chase supported by leading Doncaster-based private hospital, Park Hill Hospital. The afternoon’s feature race is The Betdaq No Premium Charge Handicap Chase – a contest for stayers over three and a quarter miles.

 It’s bet365 Day on Saturday, with a start time of 11-55 a.m. A couple of Grade 2 races are featured – The bet365 December Novices’ Chase over three miles (a new addition to the racing programme) and The bet365 Summit Juvenile Hurdle (for leading three-year-olds over the extended two miles). Total prize money on offer for Saturday is over £118,000. 

The Salvation Army Band provide the musical entertainment with traditional Christmas Carols, while Santa will make an appearance for younger racegoers. 

The giant screen situated opposite the main stands will enable racegoers to see all of the action, including racing from Cheltenham. A shuttle bus will be in operation from the railway station.