Starlight Charity Raceday

FRI 16 MAY

FRI 16 MAY 2025

Newbury Racecourse is proud to support the Starlight Charity with their very own raceday!

Starlight uses the power of play to make the experience of illness and treatment better for children and their families. Come for a Friday afternoon on racing in support of a brilliant children’s charity!

This raceday is a one enclosure (Premier) day.  

FRIDAY

16th May 2025

Race Type

Flat

Gates Open

11:30am

First Race

1:30pm

Last Race

4:55pm

Please note, these timings are subject to slight change.

Tickets

Tickets go on general sale on Thursday 14th November – but you can register for priority to get early access to tickets, ahead of the general public.

To register – for free – and guarantee yourself access to the lowest-priced tickets simply follow the link below.

Premier Enclosure Newbury Racecourse

Unlock additional access, enjoy more, feel more.​

The original raceday experience.

Hospitality

Hospitality packages go on sale on Tuesday 3rd September – check back here then to get the best deal on hospitality with all prices frozen for a limited time.

£159Price freeze until Fri 13 Dec

Our signature suite, as good as it gets.

FROM £185Price freeze until Fri 13 Dec

Your own space, private balcony, bespoke service.

£115Price freeze until Fri 13 Dec

VIP but informal, the best of both worlds.

How To Save On Tickets

PROVISIONAL Race Times

Time
Race
Class
Distance
13:30
The Starlight Apprentice Handicap Stakes
Class 5
1m
14:05
The Unibet Handicap Stakes
Class 3
1m 2f
14:35
The Starlight Maiden Stakes
Class 5
6f
15:10
The Starlight Novice Stakes
Class 4
7f
15:45
The Coolmore Stud Paddington EBF Maiden Stakes
Class 4
1m 2f
16:20
The Starlight Handicap Stakes
Class 5
1m 2f
16:55
The Greenshields JCB Handicap Stakes
Class 5
1m 4f
Please note, these timings are subject to slight change.

What To Expect

Plan Your Visit

Getting Here

Free Parking

Racecourse Map

Collecting Tickets

Weather

What To Wear

Food & Drink

Free Wi-Fi

Staying Over

Accessibility

Attending With Children

On-Site Train Station

What To Bring

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.

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