Dubai Duty Free Spring Trials (Saturday)
The 2026 flat season gets underway in style as the Dubai Duty Free Spring Trials Weekend arrives.
Enjoy a big day of flat racing and a host of off-track entertainment courtesy of the Dubai Duty Free Spring Trials Weekend.
Off the track there’s our popular craft beer festival to enjoy – with over 30 craft ales and ciders on offer to get the taste buds flowing.
A ticket will not only gain you access to the racing but also the craft beer festival – it’s the ultimate experience for racing and beer lovers!
Take your pick from the Grandstand and Premier Enclosures – whichever you choose, book early and save with Under 18s going free and discounts for groups of seven or more.
Enjoy every moment of the weekend with a discounted two-day pass – and with free parking and an on-site train station it couldn’t be easier to get here.
FRIDAY
17 April
Day one
SATURDAY
18 April
Day two
Race Type
Flat
Gates Open
11:30
First Race
13:25
Last Race
16:54
Afterparty
17:00 (Approx)
Tickets
£23Early Bird Tickets Available
The original raceday experience.
Grandstand
£23Early Bird Tickets Available
The Grandstand Enclosure provides you with standard views of the racecourse, unreserved seating, and sheltered standing areas.
In our Grandstand Enclosure, you’ll enjoy:
- Standard views of the Racecourse.
- Unreserved seating, with some sheltered standing areas.
- Access to bars and food outlets in and around the Dubai Duty Free Grandstand.
- Access to any after parties or post-raceday entertainment.
£36Early Bird Tickets Available
Unlock additional access, enjoy more, feel more.​
Premier
£36Early Bird Tickets Available
Get closer to the racing action with a Premier Enclosure ticket.
In our Premier Enclosure, you’ll enjoy:
- Access to all areas – except those reserved for Members and Hospitality guests.
- The best views of the racing action close to the finish line.
- Access to a wide range of indoor and outdoor bars.
- Lawn seating areas and eateries situated in and around the Berkshire and Hampshire Stands.
- Access to any after parties or post-raceday entertainment.
£75Early Bird Tickets Available
Private lounge, reserved seating & exceptional views.
Premier Plus
£75Early Bird Tickets Available
Enjoy Newbury’s biggest racedays in the best way with a Premier Plus ticket.
With a Premier Plus ticket, you’ll enjoy:
- Access to a private lounge
- Use of a private bar facility
- A table service for food
- Reserved seating in the Premier Plus lounge
- Reserved terrace course-facing seating overlooking the finishing post
- An In-lounge tipster
- In-lounge betting opportunities
- A complimentary racecard
£42Early Bird Tickets Available
Two-Day Passes entitle admission to the Premier Enclosure for Friday & Saturday.
Two-Day Pass (Premier)
£42Early Bird Tickets Available
Newbury Racecourse’s multi-day passes offer best value for those racegoers who attend multiple racedays.
With a Two-Day pass you’ll enjoy admission to the Premier Enclosure for Friday & Saturday.
In our Premier Enclosure, you’ll enjoy:
- Access to all areas – except those reserved for Members and Hospitality guests.
- The best views of the racing action close to the finish line.
- Access to a wide range of indoor and outdoor bars.
- Lawn seating areas and eateries situated in and around the Berkshire and Hampshire Stands.
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FROM £89Early Bird Tickets Available
Four of Newbury’s biggest racedays, at the best value.
Four Saturdays Pass (Grandstand)
FROM £89Early Bird Tickets Available
Our Four Saturday Pass entitles admission to four of Newbury’s biggest racedays.
As part of the Four Saturdays Pass you’ll enjoy Grandstand admission to:
- Dubai Duty Free Spring Trials (Apr)
- BoyleSports Lockinge (May)
- BetVictor Flat Finale with Oktoberfest (Oct)
- Coral Gold Cup (Nov)
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£109Early Bird Tickets Available
Four of Newbury’s biggest racedays, at the best value.
Four Saturdays Pass (Premier)
£109Early Bird Tickets Available
Our Four Saturday Pass entitles admission to four of Newbury’s biggest racedays.
As part of the Four Saturdays Pass you’ll enjoy Premier admission to:
- Dubai Duty Free Spring Trials (Apr)
- BoyleSports Lockinge (May)
- BetVictor Flat Finale with Oktoberfest (Oct)
- Coral Gold Cup (Nov)
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£154Early Bird Tickets Available
Enjoy the thrill of racehorse ownership, all while raising money for charity.
Owners’ Experience
£154Early Bird Tickets Available
Unlock a host of perks courtesy of the Sports4Causes Owners’ Experience with 40% of proceeds going to the Sports4Causes affiliated charity, Racing Welfare.
As part of the Owners’ Experience, you’ll enjoy:
- Access to and use of the OLBG Owners’ Club
- A complimentary owners’ lunch
- Visit the Parade Ring and meet a jockey and trainer
- Preferential owners’ parking
- Complimentary racecard.
Hospitality
£215Available
Our signature suite, as good as it gets.
Hennessy Restaurant
£215Available
Enjoy the best seat in the house courtesy of our famed, panoramic fine-dining restaurant.
In The Hennessy Restaurant, you’ll enjoy:
- A premier enclosure ticket
- A reserved table
- English sparkling wine & canapes on arrival*
- Three course à la carte menu
- Tea & coffee
- Cheese & biscuits (Flat season) / Breakfast roll (Jump season)*
- Mineral water*
- Complimentary racecard
*Please note: English sparkling wine & canapés, mineral water, and the seasonal food item (cheese & biscuits or breakfast roll) will not be included in the £99 special offer package.
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£89Available
Your own private table with live music
Racegoers’ Party Package
£89Available
A great atmosphere is all but guaranteed with the Racegoers’ Party Package.
With The Racegoers’ Party Package, you’ll enjoy:
- Grandstand Enclosure Ticket
- Private Table on the 2nd floor of the grandstand
- Live music playing throughout the day
- Welcome Drink
- Official Racecard
- Private Bar
- Access to the 2nd floor balcony
- Car Parking
£140Available
VIP but informal, the best of both worlds.
£110Available
The ultimate upgrade for groups.
1905 Booths
£110Available
Our 1905 Booths are ideal for groups looking for the perfect social setting.
With a 1905 Booth you’ll enjoy:
- Premier Enclosure ticket
- A reserved booth
- A dedicated host
- Chef’s choice seasonal lunch
- Your choice of drinks package
- Access to bar & betting facilities
- Complimentary racecards
FROM £200Limited
Your own space, private balcony, bespoke service.
Private Suites
FROM £200Limited
Pull out all the stops with a private space just for you, and your guests.
Our Sprint package offers:
- Premier Enclosure ticket
- Private hospitality suite with a private balcony
- Two course buffet
- Private account bar
- Complimentary racecards
- Hints & tips for the day’s racing from our resident tipster
Ticket Pricing
Early Bird Tickets Available
How To Save On Tickets
Book Early
Booking early guarantees the best price. The earlier you book, the more you’ll save.
Group Tickets
Groups of seven or more save on tickets. The bigger the group the bigger the savings.
Multi-Day Passes
Save with two-day passes for Friday & Saturday meetings.
Concession Discount
Those aged over 60 and those in full time education save on tickets.
Rewards4Racing
Earn and redeem loyalty points to make your racing cheaper.
Under 18s Go Free
Under 18s go free to 29 of Newbury’s 31 racedays each year.
Expected Race Times
Plan Your Visit
Getting Here
Getting Here
Newbury Racecourse is ideally situated and easily accessible, please see below for route recommendations.
By Rail
Newbury Racecourse has its own train station, which is just one stop from Newbury Station with regular connections from major stations across the region.
Once arriving at Newbury Racecourse station it’s simply a case of making the short walk (1-2 minutes) to the Racecourse.
By Road
The Racecourse is also easily accessible by road, with free on-site parking.
Those travelling by road from the east, west and north via the M4 should enter site via Hambridge Road (nearest postcode RG14 7PN) and those travelling from the south via the A339 should enter the course via Racecourse Road (nearest postcode RG14 7GL).
If travelling by road, please follow traffic marshal directions when arriving, who will be on hand to direct you to the appropriate car parks.
More InformationFree Parking
Free Parking
Newbury Racecourse is pleased to offer free on-site parking on racedays.
Car Parks 4 & 5 will be open and these will open 30 minutes before gates open, while vehicles can be left on-site overnight.
Newbury Racecourse Members receive preferential parking courtesy of their Membership.
A coach park – for minibuses and coaches – is also available and staff will be on hand to direct appropriate vehicles to this car park.
To view a map of Newbury Racecourse’s car parks, please follow the link below.
More InformationRacecourse Map
Racecourse Map
Newbury Racecourse is renowned for providing an intimate feel despite its significant footprint.
Follow the link below to get your bearings ahead of your visit.
More InformationWhat To Wear
What To Wear
Newbury Racecourse is keen all racegoers feel comfortable during their visit.
Dress Recommendations
Many racegoers choose to dress up for their day with us but all we ask is that any denim isn't ripped and that football/sports team shirts or vests aren't worn.
Under 12s
No dress code applies to Under 12s in any of Newbury Racecourse’s spaces.
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Food & Drink
An array of food and drink – catering for a wide range of taste and dietary requirements – will be available across the Racecourse.
Vegan Offering
The Racecourse’s coffee yards – on the ground and first floors of the Berkshire Stand – offer a number of hot and cold vegan options.
Gluten Free Offering
The Butchers’ Block (ground floor of Berkshire), The Paddock Kitchen (first floor of Berkshire), Piglets Pantry (first floor of Hampshire) and the 1905 (first floor of the Hampshire) all offer menus which can be tailored to create gluten free options.
Dairy Free Offering
Oat, almond and soya milk are available across the Racecourse.
Should you have any queries or questions regarding the Racecourse’s food and drink offering please don’t hesitate to ask a member of the catering team.
For more information on the range of food and drink available please follow the link below.
Receiving Tickets
Receiving Tickets
All tickets for racedays at Newbury will be received as e-tickets. These will arrive by email while they’ll also be available on the free Raceday Ready app.
If your tickets don’t arrive to your main inbox, please check your junk folder.
Orders which include complimentary Under 18 tickets may be held for collection on the raceday. If you’ve ordered complimentary Under 18 tickets and your tickets are due to held for collection you’ll be notified by a member of the team.
The free Raceday Ready app can be downloaded below:
Apple – ow.ly/8o3y50UMtRY
Android – ow.ly/WtXK50UMtSu
If you’re collecting your tickets on a raceday, these will be available to collect from East Gate from the time gates open.
If you haven’t received your tickets within 72 hours of the raceday please contact us via info@newburyracecourse.co.uk.
Free Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Newbury Racecourse offer all racegoers the use of a free Wi-Fi service.
When on-site simply select ‘FREE WIFI’ and follow the instructions to start using the free service.
Britbet’s Raceday Ready App – designed to enhance your experience with us – will also be available for use once on-site at Newbury Racecourse – this can be accessed via QR codes across site and also from links within the Racecard.
Staying Over
Staying Over
Newbury Racecourse is home to The Lodge – a 36 bedroom hotel located close to the centre of the Racecourse – so why rush off after your day.
For more information on The Lodge and how to book a room please click here.
At the same time, Newbury Racecourse have teamed up with local hotels in the area to provide our racegoers with discounted hotel prices.Â
More InformationAccessibility
Accessibility
Newbury Racecourse prides itself on creating a welcoming and comfortable environment for everyone.
For more information on accessibility at Newbury Racecourse please follow the link below.
More InformationAttending With Children
Attending With Children
Under 18s are entitled to free admission to this raceday and the Racecourse endeavours to create a welcoming environment for families and those attending with children.
Under 18 tickets can be added to your basket for free when purchasing an Adult ticket.
Any racegoers under the age of 18 will need to be accompanied by a responsible adult (aged 21 or over or their parent) to enter the Racecourse, with a maximum of three Under 18s with any one adult.
Once on-site at the Racecourse, those aged 15 or under will need to be accompanied by their responsible adult at all times.
What To Bring
What To Bring
A day at the races brings with it a whole host of fun and there are a number of things you can bring with you to complement the day’s action.
For full information on what you can and can’t bring to Newbury Racecourse please follow the link below.
More InformationOn-Site Train Station
On-Site Train Station
Newbury Racecourse has its own train station, which is just one stop from Newbury Station with regular connections from major stations across the region.
Once arriving at Newbury Racecourse station it’s simply a case of making the short walk (1-2 minutes) to the Racecourse.
More InformationWhat To Expect
FAQs
If you have a query or question about a raceday at Newbury please don’t hesitate to reach out to us via info@newburyracecourse.co.uk or alternatively you can check out some frequently asked questions below.
