WHAT: The Betway Lincoln festival to mark the start of the flat season followed by an Easter family fun day at Doncaster Racecourse
WHEN: Betway Lincoln festival on Saturday April 2 and Easter family fun day on Sunday April 3, 2016
Gates Open: 11:30 on Saturday and 12:00 on Sunday
Start Race: 14:15 on Saturday and 13:50 on Sunday
Last Race: 17:40 on Saturday and 17:15 on Sunday

WHERE: Doncaster Racecourse, The Grandstand, Leger Way, Doncaster, DN2 6BB

PRICING (SAT): Family Enclosure: £8.50 per person – Free admission for children under 17
Grandstand Enclosure: £21 per person
County Enclosure: £31 per person
Premier Enclosure: £41 per person

PRICING (SUN): Family Enclosure: £8.50 per person – Free admission for children under 17
Family Saver: £13 per person (including pie, peas, tea or coffee and a racecard)
Grandstand Enclosure: £17 per person
Premier Enclosure: £27.50 per person
DONCASTER Racecourse is getting ready to start the flat season in style with the prestigious Betway Lincoln weekend.

The famous fixture traditionally marks the start of Britain’s flat season and has long been a highlight of the Town Moor racing calendar, attracting thousands of race-goers each year looking to enjoy a top class sporting and social occasion.

The Betway Lincoln, a famous Heritage Handicap over a straight mile, takes pride of place on Saturday 02 April at 2.45pm, with the first race scheduled 2:15pm. Seven races will take place across the opening day, with the final race getting started at 5:40pm.

Racegoers will also be able to stay behind to enjoy some evening musical entertainment from top impersonator, Elvis2 and darts legend, Dennis Priestley will also be hitting the bull’s eye with his first appearance at the Town Moor track on Saturday, April 02. Visitors will be able to take part in a ‘9 Dart Challenge’ competition to win tickets to the Betway Premier League Darts in Sheffield on April 07.
On the second day of the Lincoln weekend, (Sunday 03 April), families will also be able to enjoy a spring day out as part of the racecourse’s first family themed event of the year at the Easter Family Fun Day. Admission is free for children and there will be entertainment for all the family including fairground rides, a colouring competition, kids disco, Doncaster’s favourite Mr Dan and much more.
Kieran Gallagher, executive director at Doncaster Racecourse, said: “The Lincoln weekend is always a highlight of the racing calendar as it kick starts the flat season in scintillating style.

“It is set to be a really popular weekend at the racecourse for both parents and children alike and aside from lots of off the course activity, we have a packed schedule of races lined up which are sure to entertain the parents. I would urge people to book tickets in advance to avoid disappointment.”

Tickets to the Betway Lincoln and Easter Family Fun Day start at £8.50 per person.

For further information about Doncaster Racecourse or to book tickets call 01302 304200 or go to www.doncaster-racecourse.co.uk.