Redcar’s 2014 season on the Flat gets off to a flying start on Monday (April 7), with a seven-race programme set to begin at 2-20 p.m. It’s the first of 18 meetings this year at Redcar, and one of Monday’s feature races is the first qualifying race in this year’s Redcar Straight-Mile Championship Series under the Racing UK banner, which culminates in a Final on Saturday, October 4.
Redcar’s general manager, Amy Fair said “We are delighted to be launching our new season on Monday, which coincides with the holidays for most local schools. It’s no secret that Tees Valley faces severe economic challenges, and as a result, we haven’t increased general admission prices for seven years.
“However, we have continued to invest in our facilities, the most obvious being the new Saddling Boxes by the Parade Ring. With the exception of racecourses that occasionally give free admission on quieter days, we are pleased to be able to say that that we offer the more affordable days’ racing in Britain. We’re providing a family day out on our racedays from £10 or under for two adults and accompanied children aged under 16.”
There are bouncy castles in the Family Enclsoure, while the giant screen, situated opposite the main stands, will enable racegoers to see even more action on the track.
· Redcar’s traditional Easter Monday meeting is also a seven-race card on April 21, starting at 2-10 p.m. Children under 16 years of age are invited to take part in the racecard cover colouring competition for Easter Monday, with the winning design featuring on the front of the racecard. Entries must be received by next Tuesday (April 8) and full details can be obtained on the racecourse website www.redcarracing.co.uk