They’re under starter’s orders for Racing League at Royal Windsor Racecourse and the fourth leg of the six-night series. For the latest ticket information see below.
Race Week 4 of the Racing League at Royal Windsor Racecourse tonight could be pivotal. Team London & The South will be looking to fire on all cylinders in front of a home riverside crowd!
THE RACING LEAGUE FORMAT
A team competition with a difference the Racing League is a competition between 7 regional teams. They compete over 42 races across 6 meetings with over £2 million in prize money up for grabs.
On consecutive Thursday evenings, starting on 25 July at Yarmouth, the teams go head-to-head at a different racecourse in a battle for valuable points to boost them up the league table. The team with the highest number of points after the final race night (at Southwell on 29 August) will be crowned this year’s Racing League Champions. Ireland are defending the title they won in 2023.
THE TEAMS
The 2024 teams are:- Ireland (reigning champions) ~ Scotland ~ Yorkshire ~ The North ~ The East ~ Wales & The West (runners-up in 2023) ~ London & The South.
London & The South are managed by Matt Chapman a presenter for ITV Racing and Sky Sports. Racing in maroon colors their jockey line-up includes some standout talents such as Oisin Murphy, Nicola Curry, Kieran Shoemark and Sean Levey (pictured below).
Other ‘ones to watch’ include Hollie Doyle and Kevin Stott who ride for Scotland. Hayley Turner OBE, the trailblazing female jockey of her generation, is back as part of The East team managed by TV celebrity Chris Hughes.
Whether you’re looking for some lively summer evening entertainment after work, or a fun day out with the family, Racing League offers something for all alongside it’s seven high-octane races. Enjoy an electric atmosphere and festival vibe at Racing League’s Windsor meeting. Music and food will be available throughout the meeting with a host of other activities taking place.
The Windsor track is located next to the River Thames and in the shadow of Windsor Castle. It’s set in 165 acres of stunning Berkshire countryside – a perfect venue for a trip to the races.
RACING LEAGUE AT ROYAL WINDSOR RACECOURSE – TICKETS, TIMINGS & TRAVEL
Tickets are available via the ‘Get Tickets’ link. Children Under 18 go free when accompanied by an adult.
Gates open at 3pm.
First race at 5pm.
Last race at 8pm.
Note: timings subject to confirmation.
Travel tips: The racecourse sits on its own island, banking the River Thames and the Clewer Mill Stream backwater passage. The course is 1.5 miles from Windsor town centre and 25 miles from London. The nearest stations are Windsor & Eton Central (with direct trains to Slough) and Windsor & Eton Riverside. Both have direct trains to London Waterloo, with a journey time of around 55 minutes. Taxis are available at both stations. From Barry Avenue Promenade (opposite Browns Restaurant) near the town centre and railway station, you can hop on a riverboat which will ferry you to the racecourse in style, journey time 10 minutes. Car parking is available at the racecourse which is well signposted from junction 6 of the M4 and junction 3 of the M3. If using a sat-nav use the postcode SL4 5EZ.
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