The annual UNISON Raceday at Doncaster takes place this Saturday (August 2), with the seven-race programme – which begins at 2-15 p.m. – supported entirely by the public service union, UNISON. 

The UNISON Defending Our NHS Handicap Stakes is the feature race of the afternoon, a £20,000 contest over the extended mile and a quarter. 

Other highlights include The UNISON defending Public Services Conditions Stakes (a £13,000 race for sprinters over six furlongs), The UNISON & UIA insurance Handicap Stakes and The Thompsons Solicitors Acting For UNISON Members Handicap Stakes.

 At the conclusion of racing, there’s live Motown and Soul music from ‘The Curvettes’ in the main stand. 

The giant screen, situated opposite the main stands will enable racegoers to see all of the action.