Saturday 12 April 2025
SHIPSTONE'S BEER FESTIVAL EVENING RACING
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Shipstone's Beer Festival Race Night!
Get ready for a fantastic day out at the Shipstone's Beer Festival Raceday at Nottingham Racecourse!
Kicking off one of the earliest fixtures of the season, this event is a must for racing fans and craft beer lovers alike.
Soak up the atmosphere with live music and the sound of the thrilling racing on the track. Plus expect a barrel of laughs with free entertainment in the brand-new Beer Garden and marquee, featuring craft ale from our Raceday sponsor, Shipstone's!
It’s like a late afternoon out at the pub…. but way better!
It’s a guaranteed great time out with friends, gather your crew and book a right good day out at the races!
| START TIMES | RACE | DISTANCE |
|---|---|---|
| 16.05 | THE ALEX ASHTON STAG PARTY APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) | 5f 8y |
| 16:40 | THE SHIPSTONES GOLD STAR HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) | 6f 18y |
| 17.15 | THE SHIPSTONES BEST TURNED STOUT HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) | 2m |
| 17.50 | THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 2) | 1m 75y |
| 18.20 | THE SHIPSTONE'S NUT BROWN HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) | 1m 2f 50y |
| 18.50 | THE SHIPSTONES FINE ALES FILLIES' HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) | 1m 75y |
| 19.20 | THE CONFERENCE AND EVENTS AT NOTTINGHAM RACECOURSE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) | 1m 75y |
What to expect
Be here for the beer!
You’ll find the Shipstone’s Beer Marquee next to the grandstand overlooking the track. With FREE outdoor entertainment including football darts and crazy golf, there’s plenty to keep you entertained whilst making your way through the beer on offer.
These beers have stood the test of time, earning their place in the hearts of beer lovers for generations. Brewed with heart and soul, just as they always have been, each of their signature brews is a reflection of their dedication to the craft.
- Their original bitter is a true English session amber ale, known for it’s simplicity yet full of flavour.
- Blondes stand out from the crowd with the Gold Star Blonde – a 4.2% pale ale offering a light, smooth and refreshing taste.
- Representing the English Brown Ale is the “Nut Brown Ale” – a rich nut colour full of body with an exceptionally smooth mouth feel.
- Next, up, try the IPA! The large amount of hops in this brew gives is a fresh floral aroma with plenty of citrus and grapefruit.
- Keeping it Mild is the 3.5% traditional English mild – it’s dark, it’s sweet and its very light!
- Next up, the Red Star Special is a great golden special ale, brewed in homage to Shipstones’ History and the amazing dray wagons that delivered the beer back in the day!
- Last but not least, the Simple Stout delivers the perfect cask ale for all times in the year!
Challenge your mates!
Whether it's a mini-golf challenge, a drinking game or a sing-along to the live music from The Mechanics, there'll be plenty of chances to challenge your Merry Men in the Shipstone's Beer Marquee!
Look out for Shipstones' competition next to the bar too - guess the weight of the barrel for your chance to WIN!
And of course, the spectacular views of the track are right in front of you. Watch as the horses thunder down the home straight, pint in hand...what could be better?
