Redcar Racecourse ready for new season after renovation
The course has undergone a £250,000 facelift during the winter months.
Redcar Racecourse is preparing for the first race of the season after it's £250,000 refurbishment.
A number of improvements have been made to the site, including a new roof on the parade ring viewing stand and new windows on the top floor of the Petch Stand.]
The hospitality boxes and toilets have also been revamped.
The course - which is the cheapest paid admission racecourse in the UK - will host seven Premier Meetings between March and November.
Redcar Racecourse’s general manager, Amy Fair, said: “The region went through a tough time last Autumn with the closure of SSI and a number of other businesses, and we understand that times are tough for many of our racegoers.
“We’re very proud to be part of the community and that’s why we’ve kept our admission prices the same because we believe everyone should be able to enjoy a fabulous day at the races.”
"We’ve been very busy over the winter period. The 2015 season was spectacular and this year we expect it to be even better thanks to the improvements we’ve made.
“The racecourse has invested in a number of facilities around the venue as part of a 5 year improvements plan because we want to offer visitors a great racing experience.”
The highlights of the season include:
- Easter Monday 28th March – Bank Holiday racing and lots of children’s entertainments - Bank Holiday Monday 30 May – Zetland Gold Cup day - Saturday 18 June – Ladies’ Day - Sunday 17 July – Helps For Heroes Family Fun Day - Saturday 6 August - Caribbean Carnival day - Saturday 27 August – Ladies’ and Gents’ Evening - Saturday 1 October – Seasonal climax with the £175,000 Tote Two Year Old Trophy, the Listed Guisborough Stakes and the final of the Straight Mile Championship Series.