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It is the final meeting of the British flat season at Doncaster Racecourse this weekend and to celebrate, former Snooker Champion, Joe Johnson will be challenging race goers to a pool challenge!

The November Handicap which takes place on Saturday 5th November is renowned in the racing calendar for being the finale to the exciting British Flat Season and boasts seven races which include the feature race the Betfred November Handicap which last year was won by Litigant under George Baker from a 22 strong field.

Abby Chandler, Marketing Manager at Doncaster Racecourse said: “The November Handicap is always a great end to the flat season and sees some great races.  We’ve also got some extra entertainment for visitors this year!

“Joe Johnson will be here celebrating the 30th anniversary of becoming an overnight celebrity when he beat Steve Davies 18-2 to become Snooker World Champion as a 150 -1 outsider!  He is also setting a challenge to race goers and the winner will receive a fantastic prize of tickets to the 2017 World Snooker Championships at the Crucible in Sheffield.”

Following the last race of the November Handicap the entertainment continues in the Exhibition Hall.  Visitors are invited to party with The Flashbacks whose repertoire spans six decades of popular music and promises to be a performance that sets the evening alight.

For more information about racing and events at Doncaster Racecourse or to buy tickets, visit www.doncaster-racecourse.co.uk or call 01302 304200.