Racing at Ascot: United House Day featuring a Firework Spectacular Family Day 2010

RACING SUMMARY

Ascot's first meeting of the new 2010 Jumps Season features the United House Gold Cup Chase over three miles. The Byrne Group Handicap Chase and the competitive William Hill Showcase Handicap Hurdle over two miles are the key supporting races.

Following racing Ascot presents a Charity Firework Event in association with Ascot Round Table and Ascot Rotary Club. All racegoers buying a ticket to the racing are welcome to stay for the show.

First Race starts at approximately 12.35pm

ENTERTAINMENT SUMMARY

There will be rides open all day on the Plaza Lawns these include:
Dodgems, a carousel, children’s slide, t-cups and a Paratrooper ride. There will also be 5 traditional Victorian Stalls. These will be free of charge, available all day. These will close when the firework begin.

Gates open at 10.45am. Approx Race Times - First Race 12.45pm and last Race 4.15pm. Fireworks start at 6pm. Last Admission and any re-admission advised before 4pm. Timings to be confirmed.

The Round Table are also selling firework only tickets where people can arrive up to the start of the fireworks at 6pm. These are only available through the Round Table website and along the shops at Ascot High Street.

Children aged 16 and under have free admission for racing but not for the fireworks only ticket.
Bars and food outlets and fairground rides will all remain open. Candy floss and toffee apples are available all day from the Plaza kiosks.

If you have younger racegoers in your party why not join the Colts & Fillies Club. A free club for all children aged 16 & under. For more information visit www.coltsandfillies.co.uk

Colts & Fillies Exclusive Activities
After racing we have plenty to keep the kids entertained until the fireworks begin. There will be a Halloween themed BBQ for all Colts & Fillies members in the Bandstand Restaurant (pre-booked event). The food will be accompanied by a magician, balloon sculpture and juggler there won’t be time to fit all the excitement in before the fireworks begin.

Location of activities
Plaza Lawns: Fairground rides
Bandstand Restaurant: Colts & Fillies Halloween BBQ (pre-booked event)
Front of Grandstand on the lawns: Firework display