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Host of the @BetFred St Leger Festival, Futurity Trophy Stakes, Great Yorkshire Chase, Grimthorpe Chase & The Lincoln Handicap. The home of #ChampionOccasions.
Doncaster, Yorkshire, UK
Joined August 2010
Excited to be hosting two VIP guests overnight ๐. National Hunt superstars, Constitution Hill and Shishkin, are at home in our stables โจ. #DoncasterRaces | @sevenbarrows
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Huge congratulations to @HollieDoyle1 who rode 152nd winner of 2021 here today ๐๐ฅ Breaking her own record from last year!
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Congratulations @TomMarquand on winning a first classic with the 2020 Pertemps St Leger Stakes!. ๐ธ @nigekirby
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We are delighted to welcome Their Majesties The King and Queen to Doncaster Racecourse. #DoncasterRaces
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#ThrowbackThursday. The mighty SPRINTER SACRE made easy work of his chasing debut at Doncaster back in 2011 ๐ช๐ผ . ๐ฝ๏ธ @AtTheRaces
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It's not all negative at Doncaster today, the abandonment means we can donate the raceday sandwiches and mince pies to the Central Family Hub๐
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Rita Ora will be live at the racecourse on June 29th! We are super excited. Make sure you donโt miss out book today for just ยฃ37.50!
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๐ถ We are delighted to announce @RitaOra live after racing on Saturday 29 June! ๐ถ. Tickets go on Pre-Sale this Friday 10am. Book early to guarantee your ticket! ๐.
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LADY BUTTONS Strutting back into the stables victorious ๐๐๐
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A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came today to support the St Leger pilot event. We hope you enjoyed your day ๐๐๐ฅ
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๐๐คฉ So happy that we've been able to donate the food prepared for the next few days to a local food bank! These happy faces have made our day! ๐๐คฉ.
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WIN a Meet & Greet with @RitaOra on Saturday 29 June! ๐. Enter our latest Competition on Facebook now! ๐.
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Food from today's abandoned @Vertem Futurity Trophy has been delivered to Riverdale Care, Doncaster Foyer and Doncaster Food Bank. We really hope you enjoyed the food today ๐ฅช
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Punter Brandon Walsh dressed up as a Jockey for his stag doo this weekend at @888sport Grimthorpe Chase ๐๐๐. The 'Jockey' at the back incase you didnt know ๐. We wish you and Zoe all the best for the future and best of luck for your wedding in April ๐
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Itโs great to have @Rob7Burrow and his family here today for The Rob Burrow Helping To Fight MND EBF Maiden Hurdle Race. A big thank you to @SkyBet for the donation to Robโs charity.
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RECORD BREAKING . Logician sets new course record in the @WilliamHill St Leger Stakes. Well done Frankie! ๐
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All of us on Town Moor are deeply saddened by the news of Stefano Cherchi. Our thoughts and sympathies go out to his friends and family. Today, we remember him as a St Leger Festival winner.
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We can confirm that following an unfortunate incident ahead of race 5, Commanding Officer suffered a fatal injury. Our thanks go to the veterinary and stalls teams for their immediate assistance, and our condolences to all connections.
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Are you readyโฆ Itโs the Doncaster Mile, the Spring Mile and The Lincolnโฆ the flat is back!
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Miranda and @cobdenharry won the @IREthoroughbred Yorkshire Rose Mares' Hurdle for @pfnicholls ๐๐
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Thank you to our incredible ground staff ๐. The team have been working tirelessly to allow racing to go ahead ๐. Fleeces are now being removed ahead of today's card ๐. #DoncasterRaces | #DONCTC
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๐ WIN Tickets to @WilliamHill #StLeger Day ๐. We're giving one lucky person a pair of tickets to enjoy the World famous William Hill St Leger Day on Saturday 15 September. Simply RT and comment #WHStLeger for the chance to WIN. T&Cs apply. Closes 7-8-18
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After 40 years in the saddle, today we say farewell to the legendary Jimmy Quinn as he retires from racing following his final ride in the Virgin Bet November Handicap. ๐๐ . #DoncasterRacecourse
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He's done it, Aidan O'Brien has made history by winning his 26th Group 1 this season, the @RacingPost Trophy with SAXON WARRIOR ๐
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No food wasted ๐
. After today's abandonment, we've been busy minimising waste by donating food to a local foodbank in the city ๐ฅ๐ฅ. A bright moment on a dull day โจ. #DoncasterRaces
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Many thanks to the jockeys riding here at Doncaster today and @PJAOfficial, who have presented Clerk of the Course Roderick Duncan with a special thank you for his years of great work at the racecourse.
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A delighted @RebeccaEMenzies, after that win from Miss Calculation and @BeN_RobinsoN18 ๐๐
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Fancy a pair of tickets to @WilliamHill #StLeger Day on Saturday 15 September? ๐๐ผ. Simply RT and comment #WHStLeger for the chance to WIN. T&Cs apply ๐๐ผ
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Morning has broken at Doncaster. and the finishing touches are taking place. The flat will be back in just a matter of hours. Skies are bright and the sun is definitely shining โ๏ธ
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Please find a statement from Doncaster Racecourse regarding last week's pilot event below.
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A big smile from Robert Dunne after riding Sir Tivo to victory for Gary Hanmer ๐๐ฅ
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#ThrowbackThursday. The mighty NIJINSKY became the first horse for thirty-five years to win the English Triple Crown which included the Derby, 2,000 Guineas & of course the St Leger Stakes in 1970. Here's Lester Piggott accompanying him to victory in the #StLeger 48 years ago.
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. Following positive improvements to conditions, the track has passed this morning's 9am inspection. Today's card will go ahead as scheduled. (1/2)
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We are excited to announce that racing will be going ahead today as the snow from overnight has been clearing all morning ๐ First race is the 12.00 @SkySportsRacing Sky 415 Handicap Chase.
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Sammy Jo Bell talks about her third Leger Legends win ๐
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Ladies Day. a day for the girls! Iโm a Celebrity winner Georgia Toffolo and Silk Series Champion Megan Nicholls looking stunning today. @meg_nicholls11 @ToffTalks @GBRacing
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Her Majesty .Queen Elizabeth II.1926 โ 2022. Statement from our Chairman, David Thorpe >
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Our thoughts and condolences go out to all the connections of Midnight Shadow - what a โญ๏ธ of a horse.
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Thank you for your patience. Rita is looking forward to being on stage very soon.
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Important statement regarding the cancellation of St Leger Pilot Event. A full customer Q&A will follow shortly. All customers will receive a full refund and we will be contacting everyone very soon.
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RIP to The Mighty Ziga Boy. A Dual Winner of the Sky Bet Chase back in 2016 & 2017! A Legend that leaves a REAL Legacy๐ข Condolences to all connected.
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The 2018 @WilliamHill #StLeger Festival is here ๐๐ผ . Letโs get the show on the road. #WHStLeger
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#WinItWednesday . Fancy a pair of tickets to our popular @Betfred Derby Day on Saturday 2 June? ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ. Simply RT for the chance to #WIN ๐. Competition closes on 24/04/18 at 12noon. Winner will receive a pair of County Enclosure tickets valid on 02/06/18.
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"It's great, she's owned by family friends of mine" ๐ฃ๏ธ. @oismurphyย and Ger McNamara reflect on Matilda Picotte's success on Town Moor ๐ฅ. #DoncasterRaces | #MadeinDoncaster
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Did you know that SPRINTER SACRE made his chasing debut here in December 2011? What a champ he went on to become #DRCFacts . ๐ฝ๏ธ: @AtTheRaces
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We would like to say a MASSIVE thank you to our incredible grounds team who have all worked tirelessly over the past few days. Huge efforts were made to get yesterday on, we are all disappointed that racing is not going ahead today but sadly the cold weather is out of our control
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Lady Buttons retains her title and the crowd love her! Well done @PKirbyRacing, Jockey Sean Quinlan and all connections . ๐@SkyBet @NapsSheffield
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Call the cops . what a brilliant set from the @Happy_Mondays. We hope you all had a fantastic night! ๐ ๐ถ ๐ธ
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This time next week we'll be about to welcome @rickontour @KaiserChiefs on stage. ! http://t.co/8c4rR0Clal
http://t.co/QXklmCxk74.
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Lady buttons, Top Vile Ben, and Little Bruce enjoying some well-earned downtime after a hugely successful weekend ๐ค. Please, please can we have an invitation to see her again soon @PKirbyRacing ??. We can't get enough ๐๐จ .
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We are very sorry to hear of the passing of the @Johnston_Racing trained Double Trigger, aged 28. Three time winner of The Doncaster Cup, completing.the Stayers Triple Crown in 1995, he was also third in the St Leger in 1994. His statue stands proudly here on the racecourse.
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Huge congratulations to @CierenFallonJr who was crownedย 2020ย Champion Apprentice here at Doncaster Racecourse today, the first jockey to retain the title in 32 years ๐๐
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Did you witness the Saxon Warrior v Roaring Lion battle 12 months ago? ๐ช๐ผ๐๐ผ. Don't miss the action from the final Group 1 of the season, the @vertemam Futurity Trophy Stakes, this Saturday. #VertemFuturity
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A big smile and a thumbs up from @HollieDoyle1 after winning the 2021 Virgin Bet November Handicap with Farhan ๐
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Wow ๐คฉ. What a magical, royal day at the races โจ๐. Did you join us for the 2023 @Betfredย St Leger Stakes Day?. #DoncasterRaces | #MadeinDoncaster
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You love to see it! A flying Frankie dismount after victory in The Group 3 @bet365 Sceptre Fillies' Stakes.@FrankieDettori
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A great picture of LASTBUTNOTLEAST claiming victory in the Listed @BetBright Mares' Novice Hurdle on Saturday in the colours of Red Rum
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WIN tickets to @WilliamHill #StLeger Day ๐. RT for the chance to WIN tickets to see the World's oldest classic, the @WilliamHill St Leger Stakes on Saturday 15 September! . Winner announced 22-05-18 & will receive a pair of Grandstand Enclosure tickets. T&Cs apply.
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Following todayโs announcement regarding the terribly sad passing of Her Majesty The Queen, racing at Doncaster scheduled for Friday 9 September has been cancelled. All customers with a booking will be contacted directly by email with the options available to them.
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Happy Retirement to the popular mare Lady Buttons who has been retired. She won 15 races with 5 of those at Doncaster including 2 wins in the G2 Yorkshire Rose Mares' Hurdle. She also won the Listed Yorkshire Silver Vase Mares' Chase with us last December. A star of the sport!
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VROUM VROUM MAG seems happy to be at Doncaster! Can she follow in Annie Power's footsteps tomorrow in the @OLBG Mares' Hurdle?
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What a day for this man. impressive @Atzenijockey ๐๐ผ. ๐ 1st - COOLONGOLOOK .๐ 1st - BOITRON.๐ 1st - WILLIE JOHN.๐ฅ2nd - TO DIBBA.๐ 1st - LAUGH A MINUTE.๐ฅ2nd - ON A ROLL
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Good Morning! The Going is Heavy, gates open at 12pm, first race at 1.50pm. RACING IS ON! ๐
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What a horse ๐. LADY BUTTONS shows her class by winning the 2018 @MansionBet Yorkshire Silver Vase Mares' Listed Chase for @PKirbyRacing and jockey Adam Nicol ๐๐ผ . Congratulations to all connections ๐
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Solidari-TEA!! We stand with @YorkshireTea always #BeKind. Sometimes it is better to log off and have a brew โ #SueYoureShoutingAtTea
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We are delighted 6-time St Leger winning jockey @FrankieDettori is riding in Wednesday's @StudElwick Mondialiste Leger Legends race in aid of @JBHse & @The_NHC. Come and see history, Britain's first race meeting with crowds since lockdown -
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You can see how much this @unibetracing Lincoln win means to all connections of Haqeeqy! A special win for @hissa_hamdan, daughter of the late Shiekh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum who sadly passed away this week.
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Hear from Lord Grimthorpe of @JuddmonteFarms on @AtTheRaces about #StLeger winner LOGICIAN, who is set to stay in training as a four year old after recovery from illness ๐. We can't wait to see him back on course ๐
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We've got some very exciting news for all the Shetland Pony fans out there. SHETLAND PONY RACING is returning for our Father's Day Family Fun Raceday on Sunday 17 June and we can't wait! ๐. ๐ฝ๏ธ via @AtTheRaces
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We'd like to thank ex-rugby league star and fundraiser @Rob7Burrow and his family for joining us at the racecourse today!๐. Even though 'Beep Beep Burrow' was a non-runner, we hope you still had a great day at Doncaster Racecourse!โญ
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Great to see Doncasterโs Raceday presenter @natskerry covering all the action @Sandownpark for @itvracing ๐ great work!
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Fantastic win for trainer @JohnWathenBerry as KRYPTOS wins the P J Towey Construction Handicap Stakes under Nicola Currie #WHStLeger ๐
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RACE 5 RESULT โ @vertemam Futurity Trophy Stakes (Group 1). ๐ฅ Auguste Rodin. Jockey: #RyanMoore. Trainer: @Ballydoyle. Owners: M Tabor & D Smith & Mrs J Magnier & Westerberg. ๐ธ: @nigekirby
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16 former legends of the saddle go forward for the @Legerlegends Race this year on 12 Sept including:. 2008 Grand National Winning Jockey @TimmyMurphy.@AtTheRaces very own @LeglockLuke.Cheltenham Gold Cup winning jockey @AThorntonRacing. Full list ๐๐ผ
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Morning has broken โ๏ธ. Which means The @WilliamHill St Leger Festival 2019 is officially here! ๐ฎ. #WHStLeger
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As we head towards the autumn/winter jump season, the trainers' championship is currently headed by @FOBRacing with 26 winners and ยฃ120,000 of prize money. Our first jump meeting is Friday 27th November.
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This little guy is certainly ready for the jump season ๐.
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A belated congratulations to @HollieDoyle1 & @TomMarquand who have just returned back to the UK from their honeymoon ๐. Itโs great to have you back for the start of the British Turf Flat Season at Doncaster! . #TheFlatIsBack
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We are incredibly grateful to the Turnbull Family and @StudElwick, who will once again support the Leger Legends race here at Doncaster on the first day of the St Leger Festival in September.
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Today's "I Love Julie Parkes Handicap" was named in memory of Julie who was a member here for over 25 years and who now has this memorial plaque by our Reference Point bar โค๏ธ
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RACE 3 RESULT โ @VirginBet Handicap Chase. ๐ฅGetaway Trump.๐ฅDuke Of Navan.๐ฅReturn Ticket . Jockey: Lorcan Williams. Trainer: @pfnicholls. Owners: Owners Group 023. ๐ธ: @nigekirby.
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Lady Buttons has arrived ๐ . Does she have what it takes to win the 2018 @MansionBet Yorkshire Silver Vase Maresโ Listed Chase for @PKirbyRacing this afternoon?
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What a beautiful morningโ๏ธ . Only 3 DAYS TO GO until the flat returns to Town Moor . #32RedLincoln #TheFlatIsBack
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. Following positive conditions overnight, the track has passed this morning's precautionary inspection. Today's eight race card, including the Group 1 Kameo Futurity Trophy Stakes, will go ahead as scheduled. #DoncasterRaces
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Getaway Trump and Lorcan Williams have won the for @VirginBet Handicap Chase Paul Nicholls ๐๐ฅ๐
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