Hi Dave, and welcome to the final inside track of the year! In the past weeks we have announced more music acts for 2025, including Armand Van Helden for our summer series closing party, and Duran Duran with Nile Rodgers and Chic joining our Chelmsford City Live headliners. This month we have Christmas racing and Illuminate parties so come down to Chelmsford City Racecourse and celebrate the festive season with us.

ONE MONTH TO GO The 2025 WF Racing North Yorkshire Grand National is scheduled for Thursday 9 January. The race, which is Catterick's longest, runs over three miles and six furlongs and has twenty-four jumping efforts along the way - a true test of stamina and jumping ability. Racing, join us for the 2025 renewal and get closer to the action this January... Book your tickets

Book in advance to save... Remember to book your tickets at least 48 hours in advance to save on your admission, plus this year, when you book in advance for one of our January/February (excluding 1st Jan) fixtures, you will receive FREE entry to our evening meeting on Tuesday 10 June! Get your tickets here >>

Watch the racing in style... For those looking to watch the racing from the comfort of the restaurant, tables are still available in the Winning Streak Restaurant, with a choice of either a two or three-course package available from just £71pp. Discounts are available for annual card holders.

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By Gordon Brown Stringtoyourbow, a first runner at Musselburgh for Bridgend trainer Christian Willliams, stormed home in the feature race. Ridden by Sean Quinlan, the 9/2 chance saw off One More Stroke by four-lengths in the Virgin Bet Novices’ Handicap Chase.

“He had a injury earlier in his career and I had given up on him but the owners always kept the faith and they’ve been rewarded for their patience,” said Williams. “We spotted this meeting and the ground was lovely so we came up with three horses. Credit to the staff for organising the transport for a long road journey and I’ve had the easy part flying up from Bristol to Edinburgh.” Lucinda Russell struck with Prince Of Perth, ridden by Conner McCann, in the Virgin Bet Daily Extra Places Handicap Hurdle. “He’s a big, tall lovely horse and this longer trip suited him,” said McCann after his fifth success at the East Lothian venue. For more information contact Gordon Brown on 07850 258063 for Scottish Racing.

09/12/2024 @ 15:00:00 The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) can confirm that the three Steeple Chases scheduled to take place at Bangor-on-Dee’s fixture on Friday 13 December have been abandoned due to damage to the Chase course caused by Storm Darragh. They will be replaced by two additional Hurdle races to create a six-race card, permitted to divide to seven. The additional races will close for entries at 12pm tomorrow (Tuesday), with declarations taking place on Wednesday along with the rest of the card. The race conditions for the additional races are available to view on Racing Admin. Notes to editors: 1. For further information please contact the BHA Racing Department on 0207 152 0050 or via [email protected].

09/12/2024 @ 12:00:00 Chris Gordon Chris Gordon has been fined £200 for a breach of Rule (D)28 following the late gelding notification of HERBYGOESBANANAS. The full fast-tracked result can be read here. Tom Queally Tom Queally has been fined £500 for a breach of Rule (K)49 after a routine sample returned the finding of a banned substance in his system. The full fast-tracked result can be read here. Notes to Editors: 1. More information about the fast-track system can be found here.

David, Björn Again are coming to Newbury! For the first time ever, Newbury Racecourse will be hosting back-to-back raceday concerts across one bumper weekend next August. Alongside the already announced Clean Bandit show on Saturday 16th August, Björn Again - performing ABBA's hits - will headline live after racing on Friday 15th August. The show's the perfect opportunity for ABBA fans to relive the magic of Dancing Queen, Waterloo, and all the hits performed the way only Björn Again can. Tickets for Björn Again live after racing go on general sale at 10am on Friday 13th December but you’re able to access tickets during an exclusive priority sale which starts at 10am on Thursday 12th December.

YOUR PRIORITY ACCESS STARTS 10AM ON THURSDAY

This priority sale guarantees you access to the lowest-priced Super Early Bird tickets – starting from just £19 – with additional discounts available for those aged over 60 or in full-time education and groups of seven or more. We’ll send you an email at 10am on Thursday 12th December with a link through which you’ll be able to purchase these discounted tickets. If you can’t wait until Thursday to secure your place then we have good news, hospitality is on sale and available now – scroll a little further down for more information.

By Gordon Brown You Some Girl, trained by Rebecca Menzies, bids to extend her winning streak to four-in-a-row in the opener at Musselburgh. Again set to be partnered by Charlie Maggs, who has won three times from just four rides on the mare, she lines up for the Livescore Bet Best Odds Daily Handicap Hurdle over three miles. She has been raised a total of 19lbs for her winning spree and Maggs said: “You just don’t know what her ceiling might be. I believe she will always deliver so that’s why I can ride her with such confidence.

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By Gordon Brown Bretney, sent off at 12/1, was an all-the-way winner of the Bruce Farms Scottish Borders National at Kelso. Ridden by Sam Twiston-Davies and trained by Henry Daly, he stormed home ten lengths clear of Your Own Story in the £50,000 marathon. “He’s incredibly game,” the winning jockey said. “You get two versions of this horse- when he’s in that mood he’s unstoppable and hard to pass but then you get the version that saw him well beaten at Bangor last time.

WHAT'S IN STORE: ???? Music from Windsor Rock Choir and local musician Dan Blackmore ???? ???? Santa Claus and elves ???? ???? Delicious festive treats ???? ???? Windsor Light Cavalry ???? ???? Face painting ???? ???? Kids craft corner ???? ????️ Shopping village including Fairfax & Favour and local businesses ????️ ???? Christmas jumper competition ????

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Romantic Warrior Downs Japanese Duo For Unprecedented Third Hong Kong Cup Sent off the $1.10 (1-10) mortal to become the first horse in the history of the event to win three renewals of the G1 Longines Hong Kong Cup, ROMANTIC WARRIOR (IRE) (g, 6, Acclamation {GB}--Folk... [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.] To read all of Today's News, click here. To manage your alerts, contact [email protected].

Giavellotto Slashes Home In the Hong Kong Vase Entering Sunday's G1 Longines Hong Kong Vase, the first of the four Group 1 events at the Longines Hong Kong International Races, trainer Marco Botti and jockey Oisin Murphy were a combined naught for 10... [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.] To read all of Today's News, click here. To manage your alerts, contact [email protected].

Alex Elliott Strikes For €1,800,000 For Classic Flower On Behalf of MV Magnier And White Birch Farm Alex Elliott was in action for G2 Criterium de Maisons-Laffitte heroine Classic Flower (GB) (Calyx {GB}) (lot 191) at €1,800,000 to take the lead at Arqana. The chestnut, consigned by Haras de Beaumont, was... [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.] To read all of Today's News, click here. To manage your alerts, contact [email protected].

Hammer Falls At €1,400,000, As MV Magnier Buys Tres Magnifique, Dam Of Tamfana Zoffany (Ire) mare Tres Magnifique (Fr) (lot 188), best known as the dam of G1 Sun Chariot Stakes heroine Tamfana (Ger) (Soldier Hollow {GB}), was purchased by MV Magnier for €1,400,000 at Arqana. Gestut... [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.] To read all of Today's News, click here. To manage your alerts, contact [email protected].

Excellent Truth Joins The Resolute Team, After Stamford Bloodstock And Meridian Bloodstock Pay €1,600,000 At Arqana Mauricio Delcher Sanchez sent G3 Prix de Psyche heroine Excellent Truth (Ire) (Cotai Glory {GB}) through the ring at Arqana, and the G1 Prix Rothschild runner-up was knocked down for €1,600,000 to Stamford Bloodstock/Meridian Bloodstock... [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.] To read all of Today's News, click here. To manage your alerts, contact [email protected].

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06/12/2024 @ 10:00:00 Micheal Nolan On Wednesday 27 November an independent Disciplinary Panel sat to consider an Appeal from Mr Nolan against the decision of the Stewards at Cheltenham on 15 November to find him in breach of taking the wrong course aboard TOMMIE BEAU (IRE) in the Glenfarclas Cross Country Handicap Chase, and to suspend him for 12 days. The result and written reasons can be read here.