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Fakenham Racecourse has been home to National Hunt racing for over 100 years. A day at the races is
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A day's racing is an exciting day out for people of all ages and from all walks of life. Fakenham Racecourse prides itself on its friendly, casual atmosphere and it has no formal dress code. Children aged 17 and under (are admitted free and must be accompanied by an adult) will love the thrill of the races and the roars of the crowd. The racecourse is committed to welcoming all visitors, and has dedicated car-parking and viewing areas for the less-abled.

23/09/2024

Racing TV have a special offer for September - a free month trial. Limited availability so worth a look 👉 https://bit.ly/49690LD

21/09/2024

Join us for a fun 80s Party Night at the Racecourse on Saturday 23 November 🕺🍹

£12 per person to include admission and dancing to DJ Chris from 7.30pm until midnight. Prize for Best Dressed.

Tickets - www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk

20/09/2024

👉New 2025 🏇 dates for your diary:

Gamble Plant New Years Raceday - Wednesday 1 January
Sunday 19 January
Payne Crop Nutrition Raceday – Friday 14 February
Friday 14 March
West & North Norfolk Point-to-Point – Sunday 23 March
Tuesday 1 April
Monday 21 April
Tuesday 6 May
Ladies Day – Sunday 1 June 👒👗🍾
Friday 17 October
Wednesday 29 October
Sunday 21 December 🎄

20/09/2024

Working hard to get everything ready for the start of our season.

Join us for the Tapping House Hospice Raceday on Friday 18 October. Www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk

17/09/2024

Upcoming 🏇 days:
- Tapping House Raceday - Fri 18 Oct: first race 2pm
- Greene King Raceday - Wed 30 Oct: first race 12.50pm
- Weatherbys Raceday - Tue 19 Nov
- Sky Bet Christmas Raceday - Sun 22 Dec
- Gamble Plant New Years Raceday - Wed 1 Jan

🎟️ www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk

09/09/2024

Have you bought your 🎟️ for the Tapping House Raceday? Join us on Friday 18 October - Gates open 11.30am / First race 14.00 / 6 races through the afternoon.

Tickets and Hospitality 👉 https://www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk/our-events/tapping-house-hospice-raceday-3092054

08/09/2024

If you are unsure what a day at Fakenham Races is like ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxhrFqEsc_g

To buy tickets, available from £17.50, visit www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk and click on 'book tickets'.

06/09/2024

Party nights for your diary :
- Saturday 23 November - 80s Party Night 🕺 £12 per person
- Friday 6 December - Christmas Party Night 🎄 £46 per person (includes welcome drink, 2 course Christmas Meal & disco)

More info & booking 👉 https://www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk/book-tickets/

29/08/2024

As a racegoer, vote for your favourite racecourse 🏇 (hopefully Fakenham 🤞) and be in with a chance to win a VIP Raceday. Share your thoughts, and encourage others to do so too - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Y88DFRM.

Voting is now open and closes Friday 6 September.

21/08/2024

Why not learn more about the racehorse during National Racehorse Week 7-15 September. See behind the scenes at a stud, learn about horses in training or visit a yard where they re-train after they retire from racing. Check who has availability near you - https://nationalracehorseweek.uk/.

National Racehorse Week celebrates racehorse and lets you see first-hand the love, care and attention that goes into looking after them.

15/08/2024

Have you been following Champions: Full Gallop? A fascinating insight into the world of racing from a Jockey / Trainer point of view. Next showing Friday at 9pm on ITV1 with the whole series available to watch on ITVX.

12/08/2024

Great to see The Land Rover Series 2 Club back again for their 40th Anniversary Rally. See you all again soon.

28/07/2024

Great night at the 90s Disco, hope everyone enjoyed themselves? Sorry the ice cream van left earlier than they should 🥲. Amazing to see so many dressed for the occasion and we were even joined by the Spice Girls! Shall we do it again?? If so, what could be better?

25/07/2024

We are all decorated and ready for our 90s night on Saturday. Doors open 7.30. Tickets £12.30 in advance or £14 on the night. See you there! www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk

23/07/2024

During National Racehorse Week, 7-15 September 2024, many studs, trainers and race horse re-training yards open their doors to the public. Why not book a slot to go and visit a yard near you? They are filling up already, so book soon if you are interested.

21/07/2024

On National Ice Cream Day we want to remind you that Reeseys Ice Cream will be at the Racecourse providing ice cream for our 90s Party Night on Saturday 27 July from 7.30pm. There will also be Fire & Fork Hog Roast / burgers / hot dogs available, so you don't need to worry about sorting dinner!

Dancing will continue until midnight and why not dig out your favourite 90s outfit and be in with a chance of winning the 'best dressed' competition.

Tickets £12.50 in advance 👉www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk or £14 on the night (cash or card).

20/07/2024

Did you watch the first programme of the series 'Champions - Full Gallop' airing Friday's at 9pm on ITV1? If not, you can view it on ITVX. Here is a taster -

19/07/2024

The first programme in the 'Champions: Full Gallop' series is being shown tonight at 9pm on ITV1.

This is a fascinating insight into the world of racing and a must watch for any lovers of the sport.

18/07/2024

90s Party Night on Sat 27 July. Disco starts at 7.30pm until midnight with food, drink and 'best dressed' competition.

Tickets available in advance @ £12.50 👉www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk, or on the door @ £14 (cash or card).

15/07/2024

Friday 19 July sees the launch of the highly anticipated horseracing docuseries – ‘Champions – Full Gallop’. The 6-part docuseries will air on ITV1 in the prime-time slot of 9pm on Fridays. A must watch for anyone interested in racing.

12/07/2024

Have you bought your 90s party night tickets as yet? Join us for a fun night on Sat 27 July from 7.30pm until midnight dancing to the best of the 90s. Food available, best dressed comp and bar open all night.

£12.50 each 🎟️👉 www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk

24/06/2024

£12.50 a ticket for a night of 90s fun. Saturday 27 July from 7.30 until midnight at Fakenham Racecourse. Dance the night away with DJ Doyboy playing the best of the 90s, with a prize for best dressed.

Hog roast, dessert & bar open through the night.

Why not make a weekend of it and book a pitch at our Caravan & Camp site?

Tickets & more info -

Fakenham Racecourse is a thoroughbred horse racing venue located in Fakenham

22/06/2024

90s Party Night on Saturday 27 July at Fakenham Racecourse. £12.50 a ticket includes entrance and disco from 7.30pm until midnight.

Food options from Fire & Fork, dessert / ice cream from Reeseys and the bar open through the night. Dancing to the sounds of the 90s with DJ Doyboy with a prize for best dressed 90s costume.

18s & over (ID maybe requested). Ample free parking on site.

Tickets 👉 www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk

20/06/2024

90s Party Night on Saturday 27 July at Fakenham Racecourse. £12.50 a ticket includes entrance and disco from 7.30pm until midnight.

Food options from Fire & Fork, dessert and ice cream from Reeseys and the bar open through the night. Dancing to the sounds of the 90s with DJ Doyboy and a prize for best dressed 90s costume.

18s & over (ID maybe requested). Ample free parking on site.

Tickets 👉 www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk

19/06/2024

£12.50 a ticket for a night of 90s fun. Saturday 27 July from 7.30pm until midnight. Dance the night away with DJ Doyboy playing the best of the 90s. Prize for best dressed. Tickets - www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk

14/06/2024

Struggling for Fathers Day gift ideas? Why not buy a Fakenham Racecourse gift voucher for tickets or hospitality for a race day or even annual membership.

Visit www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk to find out more.

12/06/2024

Thank you for all the lovely feedback from our Jarrold Ladies Day. Thought we would share some of the the wonderful outfits and fun of the day. Our new season starts Friday 18 October and we look forward to seeing you again soon. Please do tag any friends you spot and share your own photos, especially if you are happy for us to use them. 🏇🌞👗👒🍾

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Did you watch the first programme of the series 'Champions - Full Gallop' airing Friday's at 9pm on ITV1? If not, you can view it on ITVX. Here is a taster -

The first programme in the 'Champions: Full Gallop' series is being shown tonight at 9pm on ITV1. This is a fascinating insight into the world of racing and a must watch for any lovers of the sport.

The welfare of the horse always comes first. Everyone did their bit yesterday, to keep the horses cool during the very warm Jarrolds Ladies Day.

Thank you for joining us for a fantastic Jarrolds Ladies Day 2024. Jarrolds have been a fantastic supporter of this day for 7 years, but we are now looking for a new sponsor. Please get in touch if you would like to find out more. If you enjoyed partying tonight, then join us again for our 90s Disco in the Adrian Flux Bar on Saturday 27 July. Tickets £18.50 - www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk. We have also just heard we have secured New Years Day 2025 as a race day, so make sure that date is in your diary. See you again soon.

Fakenham Next Racing Friday 18th October Female Jockeys' Handicap Hurd

A first career winner for Jessica Milly Smith as Fine By Her cuts through rivals in the finale as the pair land the Fakenham Next Racing Friday 18th October Female Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle in fine style for trainer Julian Smith 🥇

D Day 80th Anniversary 6th June Handicap Chase

There's no stopping Dan & Harry Skelton at present as Riskintheground runs out a ready winner of the D Day 80th Anniversary 6th June Handicap Chase to complete a treble on the card for the team 🏆

Jarrold Handicap Hurdle

King Otis takes the lead jumping the last and powers on to land the Jarrold Handicap Hurdle under a fine waiting ride from Ciaran O'Shea for trainer James Owen 🏆

We said a thank you and happy retirement to Dr Piers Reinhold yesterday after 45 years as our Chief Medical Officer. There was drama on his last day when Stop This Train in the 3.15 fell on jockey Niall Houlihan, but thanks to speedy intervention by Vets and Drs, both were fine.

Thank you to everyone who joined us today for our Gamble Plant Norfolk National Raceday. The day wasn't without drama but we are pleased to report that all horses and jockeys are fine. Congratulations to all our winners but a special shout out to the Norfolk National winning jockey Dylan Whelan who rode Trincomalee to victory for Trainer Lucy Wadham and Owners Hot to Trot Jumping and Mrs E Gordon Lennox.

Jumping For Fun "Grassroots" Maiden Hunters' (For The Turner Trophy)

Trevada runs out a fine winner our finale on Norfolk National day, landing the Jumping For Fun "Grassroots" Maiden Hunters' Chase with ease for Zac Baker and Francesca Poste Station Yard Racing

Dylan Whelan: Norfolk National winner!

Well done to young rider Dylan Whelan, winner of our feature £25,000 Gamble Plant Norfolk Ltd Norfolk National aboard Trincomalee for Lucy Wadham Racing!

Jarrold Ladies' Day Sunday 2nd June Novices' Handicap Hurdle

Soir De Gala comes out on top in the dash for home in our delayed Jarrold Ladies' Day Sunday 2nd June Novices' Handicap Hurdle. Congratulations to champion jockey Harry Cobden, Paul Nicholls Racing and JP McManus

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Thank you for all who joined us at incredibly short notice today for our Fakenham / Aintree special race day.

Special Racing TV Offer Just £12 Handicap Chase

Coastguard Station stays on best to land the Special Racing TV Offer Just £12 Handicap Chase for Henry Oliver 🏆

horsepwr.co.uk For Welfare Facts & Information Handicap Hurdle

The Wise Traveller lands the horsepwr.co.uk For Welfare Facts & Information Handicap Hurdle 🏆

Racing TV Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle

Tip Top Tonto lands the Racing TV Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle for Urloxhey Stables 🏆

Huge saving – join Racing TV this weekend for just £12 per month for an entire year and save over £215 👉 https://bit.ly/gn24

Aldiss Seniors' Handicap Hurdle

Eclair De Beaufeu runs out a game winner of the Aldiss Seniors' Handicap Hurdle for Sarah Humphrey 🏆

Aldiss Selling Handicap Chase

👏 A maiden no more! Ingennio gives Brian Hughes his second winner of the day with a facile win in the Aldiss Selling Handicap Chase. A first win for Ingennio at the 16th time of asking