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Saturday, 2 December 2023
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The Coral Gold Cup Meeting – Gold Cup Day
Jump into the festive season with the Coral Gold Cup.
That’s right, it’s the same but different as we welcome back The Coral Gold Cup Meeting on Friday 1 & Saturday 2 December. What we can promise you is two days of brilliant racing action including the prestigious £250,000 Coral Gold Cup, formerly known as the Hennessy Gold Cup for almost 60 years and for five years as The Ladbrokes Trophy. This day has a great time as its middle name, and you should join us in 2023 for a day to remember. Party away in the Coral Gold Cup Marquee celebrating your success’ from throughout the day!
We will be operating both Premier and Grandstand Enclosures on this day.
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Order of Running
| Time | Race | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 11:55 | The Play Coral "Racing Super Series" for Free Mares Novices' Hurdle Race Class 1(Listed Race) | 2m 69y |
| 12:30 | The Sir Peter O'Sullevan Memorial Handicap Steeple Chase Class 2 | 2m 6f 93y |
| 13:05 | The Coral Committed to Safer Gambling Novices' Hurdle Race Class 3 | 2m 4f 118y |
| 13:40 | The Coral Racing Club Handicap Hurdle Race Class 2 | 2m 4f 118y |
| 14:15 | The New “Bet In-Race” With Coral Intermediate Handicap Hurdle Race Class 1 | 2m 69y |
| 14:50 | The Coral Gold Cup Handicap Steeple Chase Class 1 | 3m 1f 214y |
| 15:25 | The Coral Get Closer to The Action Handicap Steeple Chase Class 2 | 2m 92y |
Raceday Info
Good to Soft, Good (in places)
Plan Your Day
Behind the Scenes Tour
Enjoy a look behind the scenes of Newbury Racecourse with our free tour. See inside the Weighing Room and take a trip up to the Judges Box to get an overview of what goes on during a raceday. Check the times in your racecard.
Live Music
There will be live music throughout the day.
Trips to a Jump
See the action up close on one of our free trips to the final fence. These usually take place twice a day – check your racecard on the day for times.
Most Stylish Competition
Enter our Most Stylish Racegoer competition on all of our Saturday racedays! We have some great prizes up for grabs, plus the chance to be invited back to VIP hospitality and be crowned the Most Stylish Racegoer 2018 and win a holiday to Qatar.
Food & Drink
There are a wide range of award winning food and drink outlets throughout the racecourse, from casual dining and on-the-go options to more formal restaurants. Find out more here>
Plan your journey
We are conveniently situated in Berkshire in the centre of the South of England, easily accessible from Junctions 12 and 13 of the M4, from the M3 and A34. We also have our own train station with regular services. More>
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The Hennessy Restaurant
The award-winning fine dining panoramic restaurant in the Hampshire Stand with views overlooking the winning post, offers the opportunity to watch the racing in an unrivalled location.
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The Racegoers Restaurant
With stunning panoramic views overlooking the final furlong, located in the Dubai Duty Free Grandstand, this restaurant is ideal for celebrations, informal work days out or family occasions. Packages include a table for the day, a three course Chefs Table buffet and a Tipster Talk before racing from our expert, talking diners through the runners of the day.
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