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Exeter Racecourse off to a flying start as local hero Time To Bite shines

Exeter Racecourse launched its new season in fine style yesterday, with James Best riding a double and Devon’s most popular horse in training, Time To Bite, claiming the feature Download The PricedUp App Handicap Hurdle.

Trained by Chris Honour just a few miles away at Sigford, the ten-year-old recorded his sixth win of the year, though this one came as a pleasant surprise to his...

Exeter Racecourse committee member Mel Leach behind hit ITV racing series

Exeter Racecourse committee member behind hit ITV racing series

A Devon-born television producer and Exeter Racecourse committee member is celebrating the return of her hit ITV series Champions Full Gallop , which gallops back onto screens on Friday, October 17, in a prime-time 10pm slot.

Mel Leach, joint CEO of South Shore Productions, grew up immersed in the racing world and has used her lifelong passion for horses to create a show that takes...

Racing returns to Haldon Hill at Exeter Racecourse on Thursday October 9

The jumps season returns at Exeter Racecourse on Thursday, October 9

Shake up October because the jumps season returns to Exeter Racecourse on Thursday October 9! We swing open our gates to kick off the new season, and we simply cannot wait to welcome you back to the heart of the action on Haldon Hill.

And to make our return even sweeter, if you've been racing with our friends down the road at Newton Abbot Racecourse this year, bring your ticket and we’ll give you £10 entry to both of our October meetings!

Pick up a racecard, ask a stranger who they fancy, and you’ve got an instant ice breaker – come racing on Haldon Hill, meet new friends,...

Mystery, History, and Racing Glory: Exeter’s New Agatha Christie Chase

One of Britain’s most celebrated authors is remembered at Exeter Racecourse at its Super Sunday fixture this Sunday (February 9th) with the first staging of the £40,000 Listed Agatha Christie Mares' Novices' Chase.

The winner of the extended two miles and a furlong contest will receive The Mousetrap Cup, which is named after the most famous play penned by The Queen of Crime , which...

The Jockey Club at Exeter Racecourse to host annual Devon Air Ambulance Race Day

The charity day is an exciting ‘Family Fun’ day out with gates opening at 10:30am, and new for this season - a Shetland pony race starting the day at 11am. Children will be encouraged to come and meet these wonderful ponies in their stables near the racecourse office.

Also, in the marquee, families will find plenty more activities to keep the children entertained, including: a...

Devon Air Ambulance Named Charity Partner for Exeter Racecourse

Devon Air Ambulance is proud to announce its new partnership with Exeter Racecourse, part of The Jockey Club, as its charity partner for the upcoming season. This collaboration marks a significant step in supporting the vital life-saving services provided by Devon Air Ambulance, which has been serving the community for over 30 years.

The partnership with Exeter Racecourse will...

EVC races ahead with Exeter Racecourse to merge horsepower and EV charging

Leading electric vehicle (EV) charging company, EVC, has partnered with the UK’s largest commercial horse racing organisation, The Jockey Club, to provide bespoke EV charging solutions at Exeter Racecourse.

EVC, who operates a nationwide charging network in the UK, will be installing well over 100 fast and rapid (22-150kW) charge points across The Jockey Club’s 14 venues, with 12 EV...

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Exeter Racecourse takes centre stage with a top class day of racing this Sunday

All roads lead to Exeter Racecourse for its Super Sunday (February 13) race meeting with more than £100,000 in prize money, and some of British jump racing’s most exciting prospects among the entries.

Top horses, top jockeys and top trainers are the order of the day with a slice of the very best jump racing action heading west to Devon for racing fans to enjoy.

And it’s a day...

Revel in the Britpop era at Exeter Racecourse’s musical season finale

The 90s are in the limelight at Exeter’s season finale on Thursday, April 23. Grab those crop tops, chokers, Doc Martens, black leather jackets, big hooped earrings and scrunchies for a trip down memory lane. From grunge rock through to girl groups, the tunes will be spinning at Exeter Racecourse after its six races which will have you cheering before heading to the dance floor for some Spice Girls, Oasis, Pulp and Blur. Playing those iconic tunes of the Britpop era are the Britpop Boys, a group of musicians who have played with the likes of Paul Weller, Ocean Colour Scene and Sleeper. The...

Get into the groove at Exeter’s 80s music night on Friday, April 17

Head to Exeter Racecourse on Friday, April 17 for an unforgettable evening of great music, loud colours, extreme fashion and even better racing when the track heads back to the 1980s for its music night. A seven-race card will have the crowds cheering, then it's on to the dance floor for some dancing to iconic tunes which defined the decade. Wanna dance with somebody? Then make it an after-work date, spike up your hair, pull on your shoulder pads, and dance like nobody’s watching to Whitney Houston, Madonna, New Order, Prince, David Bowie and more. Pre-booked tickets are available from...

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