Due to the weather forecast for torrential rain and high winds this weekend, event organisers have reluctantly decided that it’s not safe for the event to go ahead as planned on Sunday 17th September.
The event will now take place on Saturday 7th October.
Canine event specialist A Doggy Day Out will bring the immensely popular Big Bark to Exeter Racecourse for the very first time this on Saturday 7th October (previously planned for 17th September). The day is crammed with ‘wag-tastic’ doggy activities, many hosted by canine experts like Lucy Heath.
Brendan Powell hopes he can continue repaying the faith the Tizzard family have shown in him by teaming up with them to good effect for the second season running in the Betway Haldon Gold Cup at Exeter on Friday (November 4th) with admirable grey War Lord .
After launching his career as a conditional jockey with the now-retired Colin Tizzard back as a teenager the 27 year old has come full circle to hold the position he enjoys as first choice jockey to his son Joe Tizzard, who is now at the helm of Venn Farm Stables.
Trainer Harry Fry was pleased to see Captain Drake get his career back on track and remind everyone of his talents with a tenacious success in the Virgin Bet Devon National Handicap Chase at Exeter yesterday (25 February).
Without a victory to his name in more than 15 months the nine year old Getaway gelding changed that when demonstrating that stamina is very much his forte with victory under Bryan Carver in the extended 3m 6f feature.
Turning in the race looked set to be fought out between The Two Amigos and Classic Ben, who was bidding to...
All roads lead to Exeter Racecourse for its Super Sunday (February 13) race meeting with more than £100,000 in prize money, and some of British jump racing’s most exciting prospects among the entries. Top horses, top jockeys and top trainers are the order of the day with a slice of the very best jump racing action heading west to Devon for racing fans to enjoy. And it’s a day to savour, with Cheltenham Festival chatter increasing daily, and all eyes on British performers at Devon’s premier track as the finishing touches are put to their preparation ahead of the world’s greatest jump...
Exeter veterans enjoyed a Christmas party with a difference at The Not Forgotten Jingle Bell Rock drive-in concert at Exeter Racecourse on Thursday 9th December.
The Not Forgotten, a British Armed Forces charity which supports serving and ex-service men and women performed in Exeter during their Christmas concert tour which aims to entertain, boost morale and lift lockdown spirits by reaching veterans across the UK.
Over 100 local veterans and their guests enjoyed a feast of festivities in their social bubble at the Jingle Bell Rock concert, providing a real boost to...
Harry Fry is yet to have a runner in the Randox Grand National but he has high hopes that Ask Me Early could become his first starter in the world’s greatest chase in 2022 after securing a “bonus” victory over hurdles at Exeter today.
Making his first start since undergoing a wind operation, the seven year old showed his assured stamina when forging on close home to land the Betway Supports Safer Gambling Week Novices’ Hurdle under Sean Bowen.
Looking booked for second after the last the 6-4 favourite reeled in long-time leader Grange Road in the closing strides before...
Exeter Racecourse stages the richest raceday in Devon next Tuesday ( November 2nd ), which is Haldon Gold Cup Day.
The Grade Two Haldon Gold Cup is staged over just short of two and a quarter miles and boasts an outstanding roll of honour with the likes of Best Mate, Edredon Bleu, Cue Card and Politologue all having been successful since the turn of the century.
Paul Nicholls, the 12-times champion Jump trainer has already landed the Haldon Gold Cup on a record seven occasions and has two likely starters in 2021 - Greaneteen and Hitman .
On Saturday 17th October 2020 West End Stars are bringing their talents to Exeter Racecourse with the previously sold out West End meets Animation LIVE and West End Extravaganza LIVE.
Appearing will be: David Ribi (Channel 5 Milkshake), Emma Hatton (Wicked), Jason Leigh Winter (Kinky Boots), Lauren Varnham (Gypsy), Lucy St. Louis (Motown), Matt Croke (Aladdin) And local star Romanie Jija-Walker (School of Rock)
Scott Hayes will be Musical Director.
West End meets Animation is a drive in concert for all the family, where David Ribi, Lauren Varnham and their West...
The 90s are in the limelight at Exeter’s season finale on Thursday, April 23. Grab those crop tops, chokers, Doc Martens, black leather jackets, big hooped earrings and scrunchies for a trip down memory lane. From grunge rock through to girl groups, the tunes will be spinning at Exeter Racecourse after its six races which will have you cheering before heading to the dance floor for some Spice Girls, Oasis, Pulp and Blur. Playing those iconic tunes of the Britpop era are the Britpop Boys, a group of musicians who have played with the likes of Paul Weller, Ocean Colour Scene and Sleeper. The...
Head to Exeter Racecourse on Friday, April 17 for an unforgettable evening of great music, loud colours, extreme fashion and even better racing when the track heads back to the 1980s for its music night. A seven-race card will have the crowds cheering, then it's on to the dance floor for some dancing to iconic tunes which defined the decade. Wanna dance with somebody? Then make it an after-work date, spike up your hair, pull on your shoulder pads, and dance like nobody’s watching to Whitney Houston, Madonna, New Order, Prince, David Bowie and more. Pre-booked tickets are available from...
