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Saturday 9 August 2025

DINOSAUR DAY

A ROAR-some day out for all

 

Join us for an afternoon of fantastic racing on the picturesque July Course on Saturday 9 August 2025. We look forward to welcoming you!

 

Join us for a fantastic afternoon of racing and Jurassic themed entertainment for all the family! Racegoers can expect a unique, immersive dinosaur experience and even come face-to-face with a dinosaur!

 

Europe's largest walking T-Rex, Zeus, will be returning with all of his friends. Keep your eyes peeled for the NEW dinosaurs that will be taking over the July Course.

 

Don't forget to join Zeus and friends at the after racing show in the Garden Enclosure (approx 30 min. duration).

 

Remember, under 18s go FREE!

 

*U18s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+ at all times.

 

 

 

Gates Open 11.55am

First Race 1.55pm

Last Race 4.50pm

Timings and races subject to change

Gates Open 11.55am

First Race 1.55pm

Last Race 4.50pm

TIME RACE DISTANCE
1:55pm The British EBF Fillies' 'Newcomers' Maiden Stakes 7f
2:30pm The Nursery Handicap Stakes 7f
3:05pm The Handicap Stakes 7f
3:40pm The Sweet Solera Stakes 7f
4:15pm The Handicap Stakes 8f
4:50pm The Handicap Stakes 12f

DINOSAUR ENTERTAINMENT

GARDEN ENCLOSURE:

  • Dinosaur Dome including VR headsets, Dino craft workshop and a giant T-Rex
  • Special guest appearances from Zeus and Ranger, Tank the Triceratops, plus some of their new friends Parasaurolophus and Stygimoloch
  • Ranger classes and Dino dig 
  • Welcoming our newest baby dino's 
  • Facepainters to look ROAR-some

 

 

Grandstand and Paddock Enclosure: 

  • The Dinosaur hatchery with Dr Bones
  • Meet our new friends Stegosaurus and Deinonychus
  • Facepainters to look ROAR-some
  • Ranger classes and roaming baby dino's
  • Dinosaur workshop with a mini museum and fossil dig

 

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After racing - Finale Show 

Our after racing finale show will commence in the Garden Enclosure at the main arena following the last race. 

 

Featuring the full cast of our Rangers and special guests including, T-Rex, Dilo, Stegosaurus, Stygimoloch and Carnotaurus!

 

 

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Under 18s go FREE

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