Wolverhampton Racecourse

Great news…the Walk of the Black Country is back for 2012!

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Following in the footsteps of last year’s successful event, Beacon Radio are thrilled to announce this year’s Walk of the Black Country will be on Sunday 10th June 2012, and best of all, it will finish at the racecourse!

Last year 3,500 people took part in the Walk and raised £103,000 for local charities – a fantastic achievement by everyone. It was an incredible day and we hope everyone will join us once again to help make a difference to the lives of local people across our region. Last year, the racecourses very own Ormila Dedi took part in the walk, and she will be doing the same this year!

Beacon presenters have once again teamed up with the University of Wolverhampton and all proceeds will go to Promise Dreams – with a percentage of funds going to the Dudley and Wolverhampton Mayoral charities.

What are you waiting for? Join us on Sunday 10th June – sign up NOW!

March is going to be a cracker!

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With the month of February nearly behind us, we thought it would be a great time too look forward to March events at the racecourse. We are super excited for March, with the Lincoln Trial Day on March 10th and Achtung Baby performing on St. Patrick's Day, March 17th.

Lincoln Trial Day on March 10th sees great racing and live darts come to Wolverhampton Racecourse. We will be hosting two prestigious races, The Lincoln Trial and the Lady Wulfruna Stakes. We also have a treat for darts fans. Eric Bristow and Keith Deller will be at the racecourse for a cracking session of darts. Simply step up to the oche in Ringside and throw nine darts between races to be in with a chance of partnering these two darts legends.

On March 17th we have a treat for fans of U2, Achtung Baby, the premium U2 tribute act will be performing, and we cannot wait! Its the first time the band have performed at the racecourse, and we are expecting a sell out crowd, better still March 17th is St.Patricks day, so come along for abit of the craic! We do still have availability in The Ringside and Horizons, but tickets are selling fast! Call 01902 390000 for more info or Click Here to visit the website.

We hope to see you at the racecourse for either one or both of these events! Have a great weekend!

Help Us!

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We need your help! The newest member of the racecourse team doesn't have a name, we need you to name our Horse! Follow this link (Click Here) and fill in the details on the page, add your suggested name into the comments box. We'll then pick the name we like the most and baptise our Horse with the new name! The winning suggestion will win you a table for four in our Horizons Restauarant, and a framed photo taken with Horse.

The deadline to enter is Friday, March 2nd, 2012 and the winner will be announced shortly thereafter. Horse will be unveiled at Wolverhampton Racecourse on March 10th 2012 at Lincoln Trial Day!

Be as creative as you can, all entries are welcome. Names with a specific relevance to Horse racing will certainly be well received

Best of Luck!

Compton Hospice 80’s event takes us Back To The Future!

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After months of planning and countless amounts of 80’s quotes, last Saturday saw Compton Hospice hold their 30th Anniversary event at the racecourse!

2012 sees Compton Hospice celebrating 30 years of providing the best care to patients and families throughout the West Midlands. The team at Compton decided that the Ringside venue would be the perfect room for the event, having previously worked together for the Hospices 2011 Charity ball.

The evening got started at 7.30pm with reception drinks and a chance to be photographed with the 80’s icon that is a Delorean, 1.21 jigawatts we hear you say! If that wasn’t enough, the catering team were able to create a drink that would have graced any 80’s themed party, the “Get Um Bongo’d” drink, with the main ingredient of course being Um Bongo. The food for the evening, expertly devised by Head Chef Chris “Hannibal” Gordon and his A-Team of catering staff, certainly helped all of the happy guests fill their tummies ready to get Footloose on the dancefloor!

It was mentioned on the evening that this was the first time that Michael Jackson, Adam Ant, Freddie Mercury, Wonder Woman and Jimmy Saville had been in the same room at the same time since the 80’s, and we couldn't agree more!

To help raise money on the evening, one of our esteemed catering staff was auctioned off! The prize, a meal cooked at home by one of our Chefs from the racecourse (including washing up of course) went to a mystery bidder for £400! We are sure the bidder will have a great night, the catering team create some fantastic menus!

If all that great food and drink, great costumes and the Delorean were not enough to get people in the 80’s spirit, the casino and 80’s themed games certainly went down well!

More importantly, on the evening, the Hospice managed to raise a whopping £11,000, which of course will be put to good use.

We hope everyone who attended had a great evening, we certainly did!

Feb/March Events

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Bootleg Abba got our Saturday night entertainment off to a brilliant start, with another packed Ringside Restaurant dancing the night away to some classy 70's tunes.

This Saturday we have no racing but do have Compton Hospice celebrating their 30th Anniversary with us. We cant wait to see a DeLorean at the racecourse!

In March we have two fantastic evenings planned. On March 10th we have the Lincoln Trial Day. This race fixture will host the prestigious Lincoln Trial and the Lady Wulfruna Stakes. With live broadcasting on Channel 4 racing, this is the race day for all race fans. If the exciting racing is not enough, we have a special treat for Darts Fans. During the afternoon, race goers have the opportunity to take part in our Pro-Am darts challenge. Simply step up to the ockey in Ringside and throw nine darts between races to be in with a chance of a partnering two ex-world champions. The highest scorers will go through to partner Eric Bristow or Keith Deller in the final Pro-Am Challenge, with cracking prizes on offer for winners! Click here to book tickets.

Come to the racecourse on St.Patricks Day, March 17th, for a great Irish Night. Achtung Baby, the premier U2 tribute act will be rocking the foundations of the Ringside Restaurant. We are really excited for St Patricks Day this year, we've got the music. we'll have the Guinness, all we need are guests who are ready for a great evening! Click here for further information.

Have a great few days, we hope to see you at the racecourse soon!

February 2012

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Its a packed February schedule at the racecourse with 8 more fixtures scheduled. Due to the disruptive weather we have been given an extra two fixtures, so its been keeping us very busy. The mixture of heavy snow on Saturday and fog on Monday have made it difficult for us due to safety concerns, but the estates team have been doing a fantastic job of keeping the track running.

Our live entertainment evenings start up again this month. February 11th sees Bootleg Abba return to the racecourse for another great evening of racing, fine dining and live music. Tickets are still available in Horizons and the Ringside but we do have limited availability, call us on 01902 390000 for further information.

The 18th February sees Compton Hospice celebrate 30 years of great service in the West Midlands. The evening, an 80's themed event, will see an 80's themed menu designed by our Head Chef Chris Gordon, 80's games and entertainment from pop star Jaki Graham. Tickets are very limited to speak to Compton ASAP to book tickets.

Have a great month, lets hope the weather gets better!

Wolverhampton Racecourse

PS. Our new iPhone and iPad application is ready to download, check it out here! http://www.wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk/iphone-app.html

Compton Hospice 80’s Event

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Head Chef Chris Gordon, the leader of the A-Team of catering staff at Wolverhampton Racecourse, has managed the impossible, by going back in time and creating an 80’s themed menu for the 30th Anniversary of Compton Hospice!

The Hospice will be holding their 30th Anniversary at the racecourse on Saturday February 18th 2012, celebrating 30 years of great work in the West Midlands. The event is the perfect opportunity to reminisce about how Compton has helped so many families over the past 30 years, and to also look forward to the future.

Head Chef Chris said “It’s been a great challenge to organise a menu that will befit of such a fantastic event. I was never very good at the Rubik’s cube in the 80’s, but this is one puzzle that the team and I have been able to solve”

With Um Bongo Fruit Juice and the Harvey Wallbanger available to wet the appetite of revellers, 80’s favourites the Quiche Lorraine a giant cheese and pineapple hedgehog will also be making an appearance. For dessert a fine selection of sweets are available, but what 80’s party wouldn’t be complete without abit of Angel Delight!

The evening begins at 7pm and will future live music from Kick up the Eighties and also a performance from 80’s Pop star Jaki Graham, who had a string of hits including Could it be I’m Falling In Love? Which reached No.5 in the British charts in March ’85 and ‘Round and Around’. There will also be a host of 80’s games for revellers to enjoy throughout the evening and retro cocktails to help the night go with a retro bang!

Sally Woods Community Fundraiser from Compton Hospice said “The room size and service that Wolverhampton Racecourse could offer were second to none. We are able to celebrate with so many of our friends that we have made over the years. The 80’s theme will help the day be even more memorable”.

Tickets which are priced at £26.95 are still available but are selling fast. For more information call Sally Woods or Simon Cater on 08452255497.

Chris Gordon - Head Chef at Wolverhampton Racecourse

Saturday update

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Saturday fixture update!

We are racing on Saturday, first race is off at 2.05pm, with gates opening at 12.05pm. Thanks to Blue Square Bet, admission is FREE of charge to the Grandstand, £5.00 for the Premier Enclosure and £33.95 in Horizons. We thought FREE admission had ended, but its back for one day only! Get your tickets on the gate, and tell everyone you know!

These sort of offers don't come along that often, especially on a Saturday afternoon, so make the most of this while you can. It is abit chilly at the moment so make sure you wrap up warm, better still come with a group of friends and huddle together for warmth between races!

We really would like to thank our loyal racegoers who visit the Grandstand, Premier Lounge and also the Horizons and Ringside restaurants. Make the most of Saturday, we never know when we will get an offer like this on a Saturday again!

See you at the weekend

Wolverhampton Racecourse

Meeting update

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Meeting update - Our meetings on Thursday and Friday have been moved forward, the twilight fixtures are now afternoon races.

Thursdays meeting- Gates Open at 11.50am, First Race at 1.50pm
Fridays meeting - Gates Open at 12.10pm, First Race at at 2.10pm

If you do require more information, please call 01902 390000!

Its here!

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Its here, the iPhone and iPad app you have all been waiting for! If you have an Apple product and enjoy coming to the racecourse, this free app is the perfect racing accessory for you. With up to the minute fixture and race info, what more can you possibly ask for.

There is even a Talking Horse, that's right a horse that talks. Not sure if he has any tips, but he is worth a listen anyway!

Follow the link for more information - http://www.wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk/iphone-app.html

January offer ending soon!

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The end is nearly here, the free Grandstand ticket offer is coming to a close! Our last two fixtures are on Friday 27th, the first race is off at 4.40, and Monday 30th, first race off at 2.00pm.

Over the course of the month, we have given away in excess of 5000 tickets, which is fantastic!

To gain entry to either of the free fixtures, simply turn up at the turnstile to get your FREE tickets! If you have visited the racecourse during the January offer, we hope you had a great time! We will hopefully have some other fantastic offers available for you over the coming year, so keep checking the website for further information.

Have a great week.

Wolverhampton Racecourse

Where has January gone?

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With Christmas well and truly in the past, its time to look forward to events at the racecourse over the next month. We do still have 3 fixtures left in January that are totally FREE of charge for entry into the Grandstand. If you fancy a little bit more comfort, the free tickets can be upgraded for just £5.00 for entry into the Premier lounge. Tickets can be pre-booked in advance of the fixture, or just turn up on the day. The offer is for January only, so get your FREE tickets while you still can!

Our live entertainment dates kick off on February 11th with the fantastic Bootleg Abba. After selling out the Ringside in 2011, we booked the band again, so book now for a great evening of classics such as The Winner Takes it All and Waterloo! Click here for more information.

On Saturday 18th February, Wolverhampton Racecourse will be hosting Compton Hospices 30th Anniversary. The 80's themed event will celebrate 30 years of the hospices great free of service work, to a catchment area of 1.3 million people. Communities across the Black Country, including Wolverhampton, Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall, South Staffordshire and East Shropshire have benefited from the work they have done. With an evening of live entertainment, 80's themed food and a classic DeLorean at the racecourse, this should be a great evening to celebrate the anniversary, and to also raise some funds for this worthwhile charity.

Tickets which are still available, but are selling fast, are priced at just £26.95 per person. For further information contact Sally Woods or Simon Cater on 08452255497.

Happy Chinese New Year, its the year of the dragon!

新年快乐

Have a great Day and month!

FREE tickets in January still available

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We are now just over the half way mark for our FREE ticket offer in January. The remaining fixtures are -

Thursday 19th

Friday 20th

Monday 23rd

Friday 27th

Monday 30th

If you haven't been to Wolverhampton Racecourse before, the FREE ticket offer is a great way to introduce you, friends and family to an exciting day at the races. You can pre-book tickets in advance, or pop along on the day of the fixture to gain entry.

In other news, its just a little over 1 month until Bootleg Abba perform after racing. Saturday 11th February sees a great afternoon of racing, with live entertainment after. We do still have some availability left in both the Horizons Restaurant and also the Ringside restaurant. Click here for further information and to book on-line.

We hope to see you in January for the FREE ticket offer, or in February for our racing and live entertainment!

The Racecourse Team.

Wolverhampton Wanderers Match Sponsors

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The Racecourse had the privilege on Monday 2nd January to sponsor the Wolves vs Chelsea game, and other than the result, what a great day it was! The day started at 11.45am with a tour around the ground and back areas, big thanks go to Harry for giving us the guided tour! We were lucky enough to see inside the Wolves dressing room before the game, all shirts and boots were ready to go. We then had a meal before the game and took to our seats just before the whistle blew! Although Wolves lost, they gave it a good go and we thoroughly enjoyed the day.

David Roberts, MD at Wolverhampton Racecourse with Wolves Man of the Match Karl Henry

It was great for us to get involved with another local sporting event, and we hope to work with the Wolves again in 2012. We visited the game not only to support the Wolves, but also to promote our FREE January admission offer. The leaflets we distributed around the stadium seemed to spark peoples interest, and the digital sign-age around the ground looked fab, so fingers crossed the month will go really well!

Grandstand admission in January is totally FREE of charge at Wolverhampton Racecourse. To get tickets for this fantastic offer, all you have to do is follow one of the steps below:-

Telephone 01902 390000
Text RACE to 60070
Click here and select the fixture of your choice
Email info@wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk

The fixture dates are below, up to 10 tickets per fixture can be requested per person -

Fixtures	First Race
Friday 6th January	4.15 p.m.
Monday 9th January	2.25 p.m.
Friday 13th January	4.10 p.m.
Monday 16th January	2.25 p.m.
Thursday 19th January	4.30 p.m.
Friday 20th January	4.20 p.m.
Monday 23rd January	2.00 p.m.
Friday 27th January	4.40 p.m.
Monday 30th January	2.00 p.m.

If you haven't been to the racecourse before, this is the perfect opportunity to do so.

We also have an extra special offer in January for our Horizons Restaurant. Experience the Horizons Restaurant for less this January - just £33.95 per person.

The package includes:-

Racecourse entrance
Race card
Three course lunch or dinner

Set high in the main grandstand Horizons is one of the most stylish venues in racing. Guests can enjoy an afternoon or evening of fine food, wine and live racing in this contemporary designed restaurant. For excitement and atmosphere Horizons is the perfect dining option.

If you have an queries or need more information, please don't hesitate to call us on 01902 390000.

Have a great month!

Boxing Day Done and Dusted....

2011-12-27T21:55:00.000Z

That's it for another year, Boxing Day 2011 has now been and gone, and what a great day it was! With over 3500 happy race goers enjoying the festivities, it really was a fantastic day had by all. Both Horizons and The Ringside Restaurant were jam packed with hungry diners enjoying the festive fare. Our Grandstand was also packed with happy punters and the Premier lounge was the busiest its been for a very long time. A big thank you to everyone who came and shared their Boxing Day with us, your happy smiling faces really did make the day worth while. The entertainment on the day, from the steel drummer in the morning to Donchez finishing off proceedings in The Ringside Restaurant, really was fantastic fun, and we are sure they will perform at the racecourse again!

To see photos from the day, click on the Boxing Day Photos 2011 tab at the top of the page.

If Boxing Day wasn't enough for you, don't forget that we do have a brilliant New Years Eve party, with tickets still available. If you are interested, call 01902 390000. If we don't see you at the racecourse, have a brilliant New Year, and we hope to see you next year.

Wolverhampton Racecourse.

PS. Our January ticket offer gives you the chance to visit the racecourse for FREE. Grandstand entry for all fixtures throughout January is totally FREE of charge. To get your tickets, just follow any of the four steps below:-

Telephone 01902 390000

Text RACE to 60070

Click here and select the fixture of your choice

Email info@wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk

Please note there is a maximum of 10 tickets per person per date.

Boxing Day Race Times

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Our biggest day of the year is nearly here, Boxing Day Racing at Wolverhampton Racecourse!

Our race times have been confirmed as -

First race is off at 1.15pm– with the last at 4.05pm, 6 races on the day.

Our gates are open at 11.15am, with the restaurants opening at 11.45am.

It should be a fantastic day for all of the family, with under 18's admitted free! If you are not coming to the races, we hope you have a great day too. Why not think of coming to the races in 2012?!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all at Wolverhampton Racecourse x

Boxing Day and New Years Eve

2011-12-20T16:26:00.000Z

With just under a week to go till the big day, a quick reminder that we do have tickets available for Boxing Day in our Grandstand and Premier Enclosure. Tickets start from just £15.00, with under 18's getting free entry. We are expecting a great crowd for the festive fixture, and with live music after racing, it should be a fantastic day!

Our New Years Eve party will be a brilliant evening for over 18's! Come to the racecourse for fine dining and dancing till the early hours. Tickets are £47.00 per person, with doors opening at 7.00pm.

Have a great Christmas from everyone at Wolverhampton Racecourse!

Its nearly Christmas!

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It's nearly that busy time of year, where everyone goes shopping for bargains and even more people come to the racecourse! If you haven't been racing during the Christmas period before, 2011 is definitely the time for it. With a packed racing schedule, and also the massive Boxing Day meeting, you are sure to have a cracking time! The December schedule is -

Thursday 1st:- Afternoon Racing
Friday 2nd:- Afternoon Racing
Saturday 3rd:- Christmas Party Night Evening
Friday 9th:- Afternoon Racing
Saturday 10th:- Christmas Party Night Evening
Monday 12th:- Afternoon Racing
Friday 16th:- Afternoon Racing
Monday 19th:- Afternoon Racing
Wednesday 21st:- Afternoon Racing
Monday 26th:- Boxing Day Afternoon Racing
Wednesday 28th:- Afternoon Racing
Friday 30th:- Afternoon Racing

We do still have some availability left in our Horizons restaurant during the mid-week meetings, give us a call on 01902 390000, so we can give you the latest availability.

If your new to racing, the Party Pack is the perfect ticket for you. For just £15.00 per person for a minimum of 6 people, this fantastic offer includes:-

Grandstand Entrance
Racecard
3 Drinks Vouchers (worth £2.50 each)
Discounted Ladbrokes Betting Voucher
Half Price Return Voucher

The Party Pack ticket is a great way to introduce the world of horse racing to new guests, or an even better way to spend the festive period with friends and relatives! Check out the web page for more information - http://www.wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk/raceday/lucky-7-group-package.html

Have a great week if you are coming racing, be sure to bring a warm coat as its pretty nippy at the moment!

Wolverhampton Racecourse.

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Come and join us here at the Holiday Inn Garden Court Wolverhampton for Bollywood Night.

There will be unique performances by the Indian Dance Partnership RAIR with Giddah Style Dances at 7.30pm and 8.30pm in the Hotel Bar.

Guests can also enjoy a specially designed Indian themed menu!

Wedding Events at the Racecourse

2011-11-11T10:03:00.001Z

Its a busy few days for our wedding co-ordinators at the racecourse. On Tuesday 15th November between 7.00pm and 9.00pm, we will be opening our doors to all the loved up couples who are planning to get married! The racecourse is fully licensed for Civil ceremonies, and we think its a fantastic venue for your wedding celebration! This event is a great chance to pop along for an informal chat with our wedding co-ordinators. With a tasty selection of canapés from our buffet and a free drink on arrival, there has never been a better time to come and look around.

Best of all entry is free, so we look forward to seeing you.

If you are interested in looking round our facilities, check out the details on our website http://www.wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk/weddings-and-receptions/wedding-showcase-november-2011.html, or call 01902 390007.

On the 20th of November, we also have an amazing Asian Wedding fayre at the racecourse.The event, hosted by Exquisite Platinum Events, will run from 11.00am - 5.00pm. For more information call 07903 605934.

Have a good Friday!

Free Ticket offer!

2011-11-10T10:17:00.002Z

Just a quick post - if you haven't liked us on Facebook, firstly why not? Secondly, we are currently running a ticket offer for our Facebook fans, all you have to do is like the page and follow the link. Its as easy as that! The Facebook link is here https://www.facebook.com/WolverhamptonRacecourse Like us and get your free ticket for Saturday 19th November 2011!

See you then!

How many days is it.....

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Its getting closer to that time of year, yes we can wait either...Breaking Dawn part 1! There is also that small event called Christmas that is nearly with us. We are looking forward to a fantastic month of racing and entertainment.

With another 8 fixtures to go this month, we will certainly be busy again! The fixtures are -

Friday 11th:- Flat, All Weather - Afternoon

Saturday 12th:- Flat, All Weather - Evening racing with The 80's Experience (Ringside Restaurant)

Monday 14th:- Flat, All Weather - Afternoon

Friday 18th:- Flat, All Weather - Afternoon

Saturday 19th:- Flat, All Weather - Evening racing with Bootleg Abba playing live (Ringside Restaurant)

Friday 25th:- Flat, All Weather - Afternoon

Saturday 26th:- Flat, All Weather - Evening racing with music from Soul Vibe Train (Ringside Restaurant)

Monday 28th:- Flat, All Weather -afternoon

Keep any eye on our website for the latest race times, just follow this link http://www.wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk/raceday/fixtures.html

Have a great month!

Halloween Pic

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We know its abit late but the staff at reception took this photo!

Great Month

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What a great time we have been having this month! With fantastic live entertainment and also a great few weeks of racing, October has certainly been a busy one.

On Friday and Saturday we are racing! Gates open on Friday at 3.40pm with the first race at 5.40pm. On Saturday, gates open at 3.50pm with the first race off at 5.50pm. We are also holding a fantastic party night in the Ringside restaurant. Dust off your dancing shoes for an evening of dining and dancing!

We still have some availability for our Christmas party nights, keep checking the website, or call 01902 390000 for further information.

If you are coming to the racing this weekend, bring a nice warm coat as its pretty miserable at the moment.

Have a great weekend!

P.S - Dont forget that the clocks go back this weekend!

Compton Hospice to Celebrate 30 Years At The Racecourse

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Wolverhampton Racecourse is delighted to announce their partnership with Compton Hospice is going from strength to strength.

2012 sees Compton hospice celebrating 30 years of providing the best care to patients facing a life-limiting illness and their families, with an all 80’s experience evening at the racecourse! Having previously worked together for the Hospices 2011 Charity ball, the racecourse seemed the perfect choice to host another evening’s entertainment and fundraising.

Sally Woods, Community Fundraiser from Compton Hospice said “We are delighted to be working with the racecourse again. Our previous event that we held there was such a success, we felt there was no other venue in the area that could offer the type of service that the racecourse did”.

With its large 350 seat dining area, the racecourse offers a perfect venue for large party and dining experiences.

David Roberts Managing Director at the racecourse said “We are delighted to be working with the Compton Hospice team again. We believe in supporting local charities and we thank them for letting us be a part of their special anniversary”.

The event, to be held on Saturday the 18th February, will celebrate 30 years of the hospices great free of service work, to a catchment area of 1.3 million people. Communities across the Black Country, including Wolverhampton, Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall, South Staffordshire and East Shropshire have benefited from the work they have done. Tickets are on sale now and are priced at £26.95, with all profits going to the Hospice.

To book your tickets, contact the hospice on 0845 2255497, or email -

fundraising@compton-hospice.org.uk

or follow this link -

http://www.compton-hospice.org.uk/fundraising/event/169/

Meetings Galore!

2011-10-04T15:36:00.001+01:00

What a busy month we have ahead of us at Wolverhampton Racecourse. With a whopping 11 races (10 evening and 1 afternoon) and 4 live bands, we are extremely busy!

The meetings begin on Thursday the 6th, with races then on 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 28th, 29th and 31st! How do we fit them all in!

Although it has been particularly hot just recently, the weather doesn't really affect our racing. As we have an all weather track, we can race come rain or shine. The only difference it makes is to our visitors, if its cold and wet you'll need to wrap up that bit warmer, if its sunny and warm, bring abit more money for refreshing drinks!

The live music we have booked this morning is nothing short of fantastic. We have...(drum roll please)...The Upbeat Party Band on Saturday the 8th October, Re-Take That on Saturday 15th October, The Bon Jovi experience on Saturday 22nd and finally a live party night on 29th October!

Prices for the racing start from just £10 for Grandstand entry, £15 for a party pack (minimum numbers of 6), or you could dine with us! The Ringside suite is just £29.95 for a carvery meal including the live entertainment. The Horizons restaurant is £39.95 for a three course meal, or £44.95 for the 3 course meal and a ticket into the live entertainment.

Check out our future meetings here -

http://www.wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk/raceday/fixtures.html

or live entertainment here

http://www.wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk/raceday/533/573/1622/entertainment.html.

We hope you have a great week and month, we'll hopefully see you at the racecourse!

Wolverhampton Racecourse

Competition Winners Enjoy A Great Evening!

2011-10-03T10:33:00.000+01:00

Friday was the day that our lucky competition winner enjoyed a great evening in the Horizons restaurant. Aimee Woodsford from Wednesfield in Wolverhampton, brought along 4 lucky friends to share her fantastic win.

Aimee said "I saw all of the messages on the Wolverhampton Racecourse facebook page, and thought why don't I enter? I haven't been to the races before and I thought it would be a great chance for me and my friends to have a good old chat!".

The Horizons restaurant, with its panoramic views of the racecourse, seemed the perfect setting for our competition winners to celebrate! As part of the prize, Aimee and her friends also had the opportunity to present a prize to one of the winning horse owners for the evening.

We must say a big thank you for all the people who entered. It was great to see so many emails giving really good reasons for why you should be our winners. We try to run as many competitions and give-aways throughout the year, so please keep checking our Facebook page for the latest details.

If the Horizons restaurants views over the racecourse make you want to book now, don't hesitate to call us for booking information. The number is 01902 390029, or click on the link to book online http://www.wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk/raceday/fixtures.html.

The price from February - November 2011 is £39.95 per person which includes racecourse admission, a race card and a three course lunch or dinner with tea/coffee. For an additional £5 per person, guests can enjoy the live after racing entertainment on our Saturday evening fixtures.

Julia Scott, Clare Clift, Aimee Woodsfird, Annette Kirwan and Zoe Fellows.

Macmillan Cancer Support Morning

2011-09-30T13:38:00.000+01:00

After receiving an invite from our local MP, Paul Uppal, we travelled to Wolverhampton Cricket Club to support the Macmillan Cancer Charity coffee morning! On this glorious day, this was the view from our window.

It was great to chat with Paul, and share his enthusiasm for fundraising! The tea and cakes went down a treat! Lets hope we managed to raise some money for such a worthy cause!

Our very own Ormila (middle row left) with all the fund-raisers and MP Paul Uppal (bottom row centre)

Poll results are in....

2011-09-28T11:14:00.000+01:00

In our most recent poll, we asked -

What entertainment would you like to see at Wolverhampton Racecourse...

Although we didn't get any votes on the blog, we had several emails come into the office saying that you would like a greater range and variety of live entertainment! If there are any bands that you think would be great at the racecourse, let us know! We are always looking at new and exciting bands throughout the UK.

This week we have a full racing schedule, racing on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Live entertainment on Saturday will be The Subterraneans, we still have tickets remaining for this great live band. Why not book now!
http://www.wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk/entertainment/saturday-2nd-october.html or call 01902 390029.

Have a great week and enjoy the sunshine while it is still here!

Wolverhampton Racecourse

Great Week Ahead

2011-09-26T12:27:00.000+01:00

The sun is shining over the racecourse today, is this the start of a late summer? We have a great racing shedule this week, racing Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

On Thurday the gates open at 12.30 with the first race at 2.30pm*

Fridays gates open at 3.45pm, with first race at 5.45pm*

Finally, Saturdays race gates open at 4.20pm with the first race starting at 6.20pm*. As always on Saturday, we have a fantastic live band. The Subterraneans will be playing in our Ringside restaurant after the racing has finished. Click below for more information.

(*all racing times are subject to change,check the website for the latest information)

Click here for more information

We hope you have a great week!
Wolverhampton Racecourse

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Competition winner beams with success

2011-09-19T15:20:00.000+01:00

With the refurbishedconferencing facilities at the racecourse only 3 months old, we thought itwould be a great time to reward the winner of the Name Your Way to The RacesCompetition! Iain Dutton from Stourbridge was the lucky winner of a complimentarysuite for himself and 9 friends for Saturdays race. Iain, who wrote in with thewinning name “Sunbeam Suite” was absolutely delighted to have won.

The competition, held in June,asked for suggestions to rename the suites at the racecourse to coincide withthe refurbishment.

David Roberts Managing Directorsaid “We had a fantastic response to the competition, and it was a toughdecision to find the winner. We felt that Sunbeam encompassed everything aboutWolverhampton Racecourse, and we look forward to this name being with usfor many years to come”.

David Roberts with Iain Dutton

Race presentation

Opinion poll closed...

2011-09-16T09:39:00.001+01:00

The opinion poll we posted on our blog page has now closed! The results are in...

We asked - What is your favourite activity at Wolverhampton Racecourse

Watching the racing - 40%

Having a flutter - 20%

Seeing Live bands - 40%

Dining in our restaurant - 0%

Its a split poll! As the racecourse has a variety of events throughout the year, we are not surprised that watching the racing and seeing live bands tied for first place. Its great that we are able to offer a varying range of entertainment and racing to fulfil most peoples needs.
We do get alot of people asking whether or not they have to bet when watching the racing - this is a definite no! If you don't fancy a bet, you certainly do not have to. If you are watching the races from the Grandstand, the betting is at the front, and is not intrusive at all. If you dine in any of restaurants, you are given the option of betting via the tote staff coming to your table, but dont feel pressured into doing so.

The thing that surprised us the most is seeing that dining in our restaurant gained a resounding nul points! We pride ourself on the dining experience we are able to offer in the Horizons restaurant and also the Ringside Carvery restaurant. To this end, we are currently running a special competition to win meal for yourself and 5 friends in our Horizons restaurant.

For your chance to win this fantastic prize, all you have to do is answer this simple question…

Over what distance will the Wolverhampton Racecourse Handicap stakes be run over on September the 30th at 19.45…

7f 32yards

154 furlongs

20,000 leagues

1 mile 11

For your chance to win, simply answer the question and send your details with an explanation of why you should be our online star of 2011 to competitions@wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk

Best of luck!

Wolverhampton Racecourse Team

Its Competition Time!

2011-09-14T16:59:00.000+01:00

Wolverhampton Racecourse is lookingfor its Online star of 2011, and we want you to enter! The fantastic prize is adining experience for a party of 6 in our Horizons restaurant on either the 23^rdor the 30^th September.

The Horizons restaurant is apanoramic restaurant, with fantastic views of the racecourse! The most soughtafter restaurant, bookings tend to be made weeks in advance, with therestaurant fully booked most weekends.

For your chance to win thisfantastic prize, all you have to do is answer this simple question…

Over what distance will theWolverhampton Racecourse Handicap stakes be run over on September the 30^that 19.45…

7f 32yards
154 furlongs
20,000 leagues
1 mile 11

For your chance to win, simplyanswer the question and send your details with an explanation of why you shouldbe our online star of 2011 to competitions@wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk

Terms and conditions.

Entrants must be over 18 and beavailable on the 23rd and 30^th September.
You must be available on both evenings
Details of the 6 people in yourparty will also be needed for table decoration purposes.
Beverages not included
We must make you aware that allimages, and quotes from you and your guests will be used on the website andsocial media accounts of Wolverhampton Racecourse for a period of time that itdeems suitable. If you would are not comfortable for your images to be used forpromotional purposes, please do not enter the competition.

Show Jumping success for Wolverhampton Racecourse

2011-09-12T13:33:00.002+01:00

Wolverhampton Racecourse finished offa great years show jumping with a BSJA competition,held on Sunday.

The racecourse, which has held 5 BSJAevents over the course of the summer, has received fantastic feedback from competitorsand spectators alike over the course of the events.

The day’s events began at 9.00am withthe Blue Chip Intro/Amateur Category. Notable winners on the day were SuzanneGill who took both 1^st and 2^nd place, Lucy Stubbs whotook the Blue Chip 70cm points series championships, and Rachel North onVenella. The 90cm and the 1.00m were both won by Sally Taylor on Keirs Rumour,she also won the Blue Chip section of both classes.

Wolverhampton Racecourse is a purposebuilt equestrian facility with over 120 permanent stables, onsite Holiday Innhotel and polytrack gallops. They also have a hard standing lorry park for over500 lorries as well as onsite catering.

David Roberts Managing Director said “Wehave had a great response to the equestrian events over 2011, and we lookforward to building on our successes into 2012. I think it shows just howversatile Wolverhampton Racecourse is to handle this type of event”.

Lucy Stubbs being presented with her prize by Sally Lock.

Happy Friday

2011-09-09T14:42:00.001+01:00

Just a quick post to wish you all a great weekend! We do have a racing fixture on today, if you are interested the gates open at 3.10pm, with the first race a running at 5.10pm.

In other news, enter our blog poll to give us valuable information on what you do at our racecourse.

And finally, don't forget to like our facebook page, its the place to be for all the latest news and competition offers!

The racecourse team.

Wolverhampton Racecourse Glams it up for Ladies Evening

2011-09-06T09:35:00.001+01:00

Wolverhampton Racecourse celebrated their annual Ladies evening on Saturday night in fantastic style.

The event, part of the racecourses yearly fixtures, managed to entice almost 3000 people to enjoy a great evening of racing, dining and live entertainment. Even the onset of a brief shower couldn’t stop the revellers from enjoying the live music performed on a purpose built stage.

On the evening, prizes were awarded to the Best Dressed Lady, Best Dressed Couple, and for the Best Hat. To help entice so many people to make that extra special effort for the evening, the top prize for Best Dressed Lady was a full hair make over with celebrity hair stylist Royston Blythe, who was also present on the evening to judge the contest.

The names of all the winners from the evening have been posted on the racecourses Facebook page, along with fantastic photos from the night.

Managing Director David Roberts said “A great evening was had by all. Our early concerns about the weather were unfounded as it didn’t deter any of our guests from having a great time. We are in a great position to be able to offer a full range of entertainment at the racecourse, and we believe we have packages to suit all tastes and budgets”.

The event was a great end to the summer’s events at the racecourse, which also included a Family Fun Day in August. With the course itself being all weather and flood-lit, racing doesn't stop there. David went on to say “We are now gearing ourselves up for a packed Autumn and Winter racing and entertainment schedule, which will lead us into our festivities for the Christmas period. With a mixture of midweek fixtures and Saturday evenings with live bands to come, the racecourse will be as busy as ever!”

Roshni Pink (Miss Black Country), James Carpenter from Beacon Radio, Lystra Adams and Royston Blyth.

Winner of Best Dressed Couple

Just 10 days and counting.....

2011-08-24T13:15:00.000+01:00

With just 10 days to go until our Ladies Evening on Saturday 3rd September bookings for tickets are flooding in. Ladies Evening Wolverhampton has become an event not to be missed in recent years and this year is no exception.

The restaurants and hospitality packages are all sold out but tickets are still available for the public enclosures and start at just £10pp with accompanied under 18's admitted FREE of charge. £10 for evening racing plus fantastic live entertainment - that is great value!

Ladies Evening is without a doubt our most popular fixture of the year . Dressing up is very much the theme of the event and we have some amazing prizes for the winners of the Best Dressed Lady, Best Hat and Best Dressed Couple competitions.

The competitions will be held during racing and we have a fantastic line up of judges this year. Checking out the fashion on the evening we have model and winner of the Style award at Aintrees ladies day Lystra Adams, celebrity hairdresser Royston Blythe, Miss Black Country 2011 and Miss England finalist Roshni Pink and Beacon Radio's drive time host James Carpenter. James will also be hosting the competitions on stage in the Grandstand Enclosure and said "I am delighted to be part of the judging panel for Ladies Evening 2011, I expect we will have some very difficult decisions as the standard or fashion and style is always so high at these events. I am looking forward to the racing too - I may even have a little flutter!"

Details on the fantastic prizes up for grabs will be announced on our facebook page over the next few days - click here to like us. We will be encouraging people to upload their photos to our facebook page on the evening and will be giving away FREE tickets for future racedays to those who do.

The entertainment will continue after racing with live music from Battle Of The Divas so racegoers can dance away the rest of the night. Click here to see a video of the band.

All ladies who PRE BOOK their tickets will receive a complimentary drink upon arrival at the racecourse on the evening.

Nathan Corden, Head of Commercial Development at Wolverhampton Racecourse Racecourse said "we are thrilled to have sold out all of our restaurants and hospitality suites but we still have room in our public enclosures! Pre-booking tickets is advisable as it is such a busy event for us and of course ladies who pre-book tickets receive a complimentary drink. I am so pleased that we have an outdoor band for 2011 so the live entertainment is available to all racegoers and with tickets from just £10 we are offering fantastic value for money".

Call 01902 390000 or click here to book your tickets today!

Scooby Doo proves a winner at Wolverhampton Racecourse

2011-08-09T17:13:00.000+01:00

Yesterday's Family Fun Day at Wolverhampton Racecourse proved a real winner as a crowd of over 2,300 people enjoyed a fun packed afternoon at the races.

The fun started at Midday when the gates opened, Scooby Doo was there to meet the crowds and proved very popular all afternoon.

The picnic area was packed with FREE activities for the kids, the unlimited candy floss stall was a particular favourite. Other FREE activities included a bouncy castle, gladiator duel, penalty shoot out, bungee run, bouncy boxing and more!

Between races the High School Musical Tribute Act performed, posed for pictures and taught some routines.

Dudley Zoo were also here with their creature features which included a bearded dragon, a snake, a rat and some cockroaches. They also provided a FREE face painting service all afternoon.

More pictures from the day are on our facebook fan page - click here to like us

Our next feature day is Ladies Evening on Saturday 3rd September, we hope to see you there!

MP Paul Uppal looks forward to Family Fun Day at Wolverhampton Racecourse

2011-08-04T13:55:00.006+01:00

MP for Wolverhampton Southwest Paul Uppal will be attending our Family Fun Day on Monday 8th August with his 3 children. Paul is back in his constituency for the parliament summer break and like all parents is looking for activities to keep the kids entertained during the school holiday.

Family Fun Day at Wolverhampton Racecourse is packed with FREE entertainment for the kids, the fun starts at 12 noon when the turnstiles open and the kids will be greeted by TV favourite Scooby Doo who will be appearing at various intervals during the afternoon. Other activities planned for the day include FREE access to a Mega Slide, Penalty Shoot Out, Bungee Run and a Soft Play Area.

If that wasn’t enough The High School Musical Tribute Act will be performing between races and will also be teaching some routines!

Mr Uppal said “myself and the children are all looking forward to Family Fun Day; it is fantastic that all activities are FREE for children. I am very much looking forward to a fun packed family afternoon and hope to have the opportunity to meet some of my constituents on the day.”

Wolverhampton Racecourse is situated at the heart of the St. Peters ward of the city, David Roberts, Managing Director said “we look forward to seeing Paul and his family on the 8th August, our Family Fun Day is a great value afternoon out and is always popular with families from all over Wolverhampton.”

Adult tickets are available from £10pp with accompanied under 18’s admitted FREE of charge.

For more information on the Family Fun Day please call 01902 390000 or visit our website www.wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk

Wolverhampton Racecourse and Holiday Inn Staff take part in the Race Around the World Challenge

2011-07-27T22:44:00.000+01:00

Today, 27th of July 2011 marks one year to go before the Olympic Games. To commemorate this IHG decided to donate $150,000 to support The Shelter in the Storm Fund; with an activity called Race Around the World. Members of Holiday Inns & IHG Partners today completed a task or a challenge of their choice for which IHG will donate $1 for every kilometer achieved.

Staff at our onsite Holiday Inn Hotel were joined by colleagues from the racecourse this evening to complete 5 laps of the track. Hotel and Operations Manager Claudette Ebanks was the driving force behind the Wolverhampton team, she said "this is a great project where every step counts and it was fantastic that so many of the staff gave up their time to take part in the challenge."

IHG is aiming to complete 150,000 kilometers globally, with IHG donating $1 for every kilometer achieved, up to a total of $150,000, to support IHG’s new Shelter in a Storm programme— a strategic partnership with the charity CARE — to develop programmes that help IHG best use their hotels and expertise to respond in disasters, providing shelter to those in need. This allows IHG to work with teams on the ground when natural and man made disasters strike, providing emergency shelter, food and clean water etc, to the local communities around affected hotels.
CARE operates in 87 countries, working on 905 community based projects, for the benefit of 82 million people — providing emergency aid during times of disaster and helping get communities back on their feet.

Pictured are the team from the Holiday Inn Hotel and Wolverhampton Racecourse ready to start the Race Around the World Challenge.

Odds on favourite for leading Hospitality Facilities!!

2011-07-20T15:31:00.002+01:00

The sun was shining the glasses were clinking to celebrate the opening of the, newly refurbished first floor Hospitality and Conference facilities at Wolverhampton Racecourse.

A whole host of local business people and media attended the event on Monday 11^th July, to see for themselves the fabulous facilities, which have seen a radical transformation of the meeting rooms, hospitality suites, and the two recently re-named Sunbeam & Cleveland Banqueting suites.

Guests at the event included Black Country Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Margaret Corneby, a selection of existing clients along with representatives from BRMB, Live 24/7 & Express & Star. They all enjoyed a tour of the new suites, a fabulous Chef’s Table buffet and seven thrilling evening races.

David Roberts, Managing Director of Wolverhampton Racecourse who hosted the event said “The racecourse and its facilities have never looked better and it’s great to see so many of our clients and partners here, supporting and giving us the opportunity to showcase our new facilities”.

The newly refurbished facilities are perfect for meetings, seminars, exhibitions, weddings, parties and of course private hospitality for racing.

The next big event at the course is Family Fun Day on the 8^th August. All accompanied children are admitted free of charge to the Grandstand and a variety of FREE activities will be on offer. The fun starts from 12, so come along for a fun packed day with special appearances from Scooby Doo and the High School Musical tribute band. www.wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk

Invited guests enjoyed 7 thrilling evening races as part of the re-opening event.

Pictured above, Dan Hodgetts and Paul King from Pertemps People Development Group with Nathan Corden from Wolverhampton Racecourse (centre).

Wolverhampton's designers celebrated

2011-07-11T12:55:00.001+01:00

It was hats off to shops in Wolverhampton as they showed off their best outfits for a fashion shoot at the city’s racecourse.

Big hats, glamorous outfits and dazzling accessories were the order of the day as Wolverhampton Magazine staged the shoot ahead of the racecourse’s Ladies Evening on September 3.

The magazine will feature the full set of pictures in its August edition along with an interview with the stylist, 23-year-old Vanessa Vernon from Wolverhampton, who has designs on being the country’s next Gok Wan.

Vanessa says: “Because it is so fast paced you have to have a passion for fashion. It is about learning to express yourself through what you wear.

Shops that took part in the event were Grace & Glory, Eligere and The Loft in Tettenhall and Vanessa Clarke, Diffusion and Shalom in Wolverhampton city centre.

Ruby Camp, from Teddy’s Hair Design, worked her magic on the models, capturing the essence of an evening at the races.

Vanessa, who lives in Penn, said she was delighted to find so many high-end fashion stores in the city.

“Often when people go shopping in Wolverhampton they stick to Dudley Street and the Wulfrun and Mander shopping centres,” said the young stylist, who lives in Coalway Road.

“However, if you go off the beaten track there are shops stocking designer named brands at reasonable prices.”

Models taking part in the event included Min Harike, 29, from Finchfield, who was British Asian Model of the Year 2002, and 23-year-old Natasha Price from Coven.

Min said: “It was a fantastic day and wonderful to see some of the great items that are out there this summer.

“By the end of day most of us working on the project had made a shopping list of some of their favourite items – it just shows what you can find when you start hunting around.”

Wolverhampton Racecourse is making a splash with Miss Black Country at Charity Car Wash

2011-06-24T11:03:00.000+01:00

Roshni Pink aka Miss Black Country will be joining up with 5 of this year’s Miss Black Country finalists this weekend, 25^th June between 10.00am – 2.00pm for a Charity Car Wash in aid of Beauty with a purpose at Wolverhampton Racecourse.

Roshni has a number of charity events she is undertaking this year since been crowned “I still cannot believe I have won Miss Black Country, but I am loving the opportunity I have been given, It is great to be back at the Racecourse with the other finalists raising money for a good cause”

It will be £3.00 for each car washed and all money raised will go to Miss World Charity “Beauty with a Purpose which raises money for disadvantaged children across the world.

Pictured – Roshni Pink, Chelsey Wilkes, Shelly-Ann Willetts & Sian Thomas

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday!!!

2011-06-17T12:22:00.001+01:00

Wolverhampton Racecourse staff putting their best foot forward for the Walk of the Black Country

The Walk of the Black Country will be taking place this Sunday, 19th June at 10.00am. It’s a 10-mile walk in aid of Promise Dreams starting at Himley Park, and finishing at Wolverhampton Racecourse.

We are pleased to announce that one of our dedicated members of staff Ormila Dedi will be representing the racecourse by taking part, with her family, on this years walk. Ormila, who works in our Sales and Marketing department, has been taking her training very seriously. “Lindsey Jephcott, Commercial Manager said “Ormila has been training hard each and every lunchtime by walking a couple of laps of the race track, it’s great to see her dedication towards such a worthwhile cause”

You will be sure to locate her as she will walking with 5 members of her family including her 12 year old daughter Priya, decked out in our Wolverhampton Racecourse corporate green walking gear. Having already raised over £200.00 of sponsorship money, Ormila feels very passionate about Promise Dreams and the work and support they provide within the Black Country, and having had previously worked with them on their 10^th anniversary event in February, it a charity close to her heart.

At the finish line, everyone that takes part will be presented with a medal and some freebies to celebrate their achievement! Everyone is welcome to stay here and relax after the walk, as the Beacon presenters will be welcoming walkers back, plus there will be plenty of merriment available from drinks to a BBQ and plenty of music to keep everyone entertained all afternoon, so bring the rest of the family down.

For more information and to see pictures of Ormila taking part please visit our blog and facebook page at www.wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk/

Miss Black Country 2011 returns from India with a Shimmy!

2011-06-03T11:41:00.004+01:00

Miss Black Country 2011 winner Roshni Pink has recently returned from her heart-warming charity work in India, where she has spent the last 8 weeks visiting orphanages and boys schools teaching basic English skills. Since been crowned Miss Black Country 2011 which was held at Wolverhampton Racecourse on 9^th April 2011, her feet have not touched the ground since.

Roshni said “My trip to India was absolutely amazing, I had such a beautiful time and my experiences were so heart-warming... I visited boys orphanages where I distributed reading books and helped with basic English skills, it was very emotional as the boys there are the same age as my younger brothers, so it felt great to pass on a language and something so useful for their future”

Roshni also managed to get an interview of a poor orphan, who had nothing, but is now a famous dancing star because of a Dance Reality Show, which gave him the chance to prove himself. I believe this is an incredible story because generally in India it is a case of the richer getting richer and the poorer just getting poorer, they are never given a chance, which is sad because there is so much talent going to waste. I believe if children were given half of the chances we are offered in our country they could go on to-do amazing things...

Since returning home to the Black Country, Roshni has already begun her preparations for the Miss England 2011 contest as well as a number of fundraisers including, charity a carwash and Race for Life, all in aid of 'Beauty with a purpose' which is the Miss England fundraiser charity.

Roshni’s is now getting her Bedlah ready for her Belly Dancing Classes, which are to be held this weekend the Esporta gym, Broadlands, Wolverhampton in aid of 'Beauty with a purpose’. Roshini said “I am really excited about my new Belly Dance Classes, they are targeted at all age groups and an excellent way to keep fit” Roshni’s Belly Dancing classes are £4.00 per session and are being held at the Esporta gym, Broadlands, Wolverhampton in aid of 'Beauty with a purpose’ on Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th June, between 3.00pm – 4.00pm.

For further information on Roshni’s trip to India sign up to our email update on our blog www.wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk

Perfect Going for the 1st BSJA Show Jumping Event

2011-05-31T14:36:00.001+01:00

On the 21^st of May 2011 Wolverhampton Racecourse held their first BSJA Show Jumping fixture with over £9,900 prize fund. There was over 165 horse’s on site and over 220 entries.

The riders that jumped at the event were all pleased with the ground, Tim Stockdale said “Full Marks to the organisers, the ground was first class, I would not have bought my top horses if it was anything less”. This event was just the first in a series of BSJA competitions at Wolverhampton Racecourse, for further information visit www.wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk

David Roberts The Managing Director of Wolverhampton Racecourse LTD has said “It’s been a long held ambition for Wolverhampton Racecourse to host other equine events and we are delighted with the success of our first British Show Jumping competition. In particular the quantity and quality of the entries we received, and also the enthusiasm in which the event was received. We are looking forward to continuing this summer with the events planned and in the future to expand our facilities further”

John Whitaker winner of the 1.40m open

Joe Whitaker winner of the Spiller 1.20m open

Louise Whitaker winner of the Claydon Horse exerciser accumulator

Robert Whitaker clearing the joken in the Claydon Horse exerciser accumulator

The Arena at Wolverhampton Racecourse

It was also commented that we had "the springy turf offered near-perfect going".

The next show will be on the 5^th of June at Wolverhampton Racecourse. For further information please visit www.wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk

BSJA Show jumping Event comes to Wolverhampton

2011-05-19T13:11:00.001+01:00

BSJA Events Jumps into Wolverhampton Racecourse

Wolverhampton Racecourse eagerly await the start of their 2011 Elite BSJA Show Jumping Competition. The 21^st May will see the Racecourse hosting their first BSJA Competition with over £9,600 prize money and with appearances from top riders including John Whitaker, Nick Skelton, Robert Whitaker and Geoff Billington it is shaping up to be an event not to be missed!

Show jumping starts 9.00am, with the Foxhunter/The Spillers 1.20 open, 1.30m, The Claydon Horse Exercisers Accumulator with Joker and the Cushionbed 1.40 open. A provisional timetable will be available at http://www.wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk/equestrian-events.html.

Spectators are admitted free to this event with exclusive offers available for BSJA members upon presentation of a membership card. A wide variety of catering offerings will be available from 7.30am, to include a BBQ (weather permitting!) and a bar so leave your lunch boxes at home!

The Show Jumping will take place on our flat grass arena in the centre of the Racecourse. “Our preparations are well underway and we are currently watering to prepare the best possible ground for our Show Jumping competitions” said Tim Davies, Estate Manager at Wolverhampton and Worcester Racecourses.

The event is sponsored by Claydon Horse Exercisers, Spillers Horse Feeds and Wolverhampton Racecourse. Spillers will be in attendance on 21^st May giving nutritional advice and free bags of feed. The Tack Locker trade stand will also have offers available to BSJA members.

Wolverhampton Racecourse will also be holding a further 4 BSJA Competitions in 2011, with both Junior and Senior sections, incorporating the Blue Chip Intro Points Series. This is an exciting new series with Wolverhampton Racecourse and Blue Chip Feeds concluding with a championship show on September 11^th 2011.

Maxavita are also running a 1.10m points series with Wolverhampton Racecourse with the championship show on September 11^th 2011, with lots of Maxavita Prizes available.

For further information, schedules and dates for the remaining 4 shows please visit from http://www.wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk/equestrian-events.html

Refurbishment work well under way!

2011-05-17T09:20:00.002+01:00

Wolverhampton Racecourse is looking ahead to the rest of the year, with a major revamp of its conferencing and banqueting facilities. The racecourse, Britain's first floodlit and busiest with 100 fixtures in 2011, is having a major refurbishment. The work started in April with completion expected early June. The official re-opening of the newly refurbished facilities will take place on the 11th July when invited guests will enjoy a tour of the new facilities and hopefully another exciting evening race.

The refurbishment includes the Wulfrun and Dunstall Suites and all 8 hospitality suites. All new décor, fixtures/fittings, bars and furniture will added during the re-fit. The new facilities will ensure we can continue to offer great hospitality and events, as well as ensuring we remain one of the Wolverhampton leading event venues in the West Midlands.

Nathan Corden, Head of Commercial Development "We recognise the importance of continued investment in our facilities and the refurbishment will ensure we can offer our client top class conferencing and events facilities as well as being a superb racing hospitality venue. Our wedding clients will also benefit from the new décor/furnishings".

Nathan Corden monitors the progress of the major refurbishment at Wolverhampton Racecourse

The racecourse will not be resting on its laurels. With the refurbishment well under way, and a jam packed schedule for the next few months, its never been a better time to visit the Races!

For more informaiton, go to http://www.wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk/.

Have a great week!

Horsing around for Walk of the Black Country.

2011-04-28T12:42:00.001+01:00

Horsing around for Walk of the Black Country.

Wolverhampton racecourse is tightening its laces for the forth coming Beacon Walk of the Black Country.

The Walk of the Black Country will take place on Sunday, 19^th June 2011 at 10am, with the walkers starting at Himley Hall.

Wolverhampton Racecourse will be the finishing point for this year’s walkathon, and the team there will be greeting the competitors with a medal and refreshments.

Managing Director of Wolverhampton Racecourse David Roberts said “we are delighted to be involved with the Beacon Walk of the Black Country and it is really great that our on-site trainer Frank Sheridan and his team have been able to help us promote the event today. All of the staff are excited about the racecourse being the end destination for the walk and we look forward to welcoming all the fundraisers and their supporters to the racecourse on the day”

The Walkers will be raising money for Promise Dreams with a percentage of funds also going to the Dudley and Wolverhampton Mayoral charities. Promise Dreams is a registered children’s charity, dedicated to fulfilling the dreams of seriously ill and terminally ill children and their families. Money raised will go to children who are seriously or terminally ill to provide treatment, help and support for both them and their families.

For more information visit Beacons website http://walk.beaconradio.co.uk/Enter.aspx.

Beacon breakfast presenter Fresh pictured with the Frank Sheridan trained horse Icelandic at Wolverhampton Racecourse.

Summer Fun at Wolverhampton Racecourse

2011-04-19T20:58:00.005+01:00

The summer is looking bright for Wolverhampton Racecourse, even before the floodlights have been turned on!

With a packed events schedule planned for the summer months, it’s never been a better time to visit the racecourse, set in 22 acres of parkland in the West Midlands.

Wolverhampton Racecourse is not only a superb sporting location; it also has a reputation as one of the leading event venues in the West Midlands. Only 15 miles from Birmingham with excellent transport links, the venue offers outdoor event space as well as a range of rooms suitable for conferences, exhibitions and seminar.

An extensive refurbishment of the first floor conferencing, hospitality and events facilities begins at the end of April, with completion expected in mid-June. The racecourse and its facilities will never have looked better. David Roberts, Managing Director of Wolverhampton Racecourse “The refurbishment is an exciting project, the plans are all in place and include all 8 hospitality suites, our meeting rooms, and the Dunstall and Wulfrun banqueting suites. We recognise the importance of continued investment in our facilities”.

Throughout the refurbishment process, Wolverhampton will be still be racing! Their all-weather course will be just the ticket if the sun doesn’t make an appearance. Wolverhampton Racecourse will be hosting a great event for all the family. The 8^th of August from 12pm sees Scooby, Yikes, entertaining the kids while the adults can look forward to great food, entertainment and racing. If that isn’t enough, they will also be having a High School musical tribute band performing the hits from the magical family movie. The biggest thing of all is that accompanied children are admitted totally free of charge, all of the activities are also free, making it a cost saving summer holiday day out!

Nathan Corden, Head of Commercial Development for Wolverhampton Racecourse “Family fun day is a huge event at Wolverhampton Racecourse, we feel that we have really gone all out to offer a racing and events day that will cater to the whole family”.

If you enjoy the finer things in life, perhaps a sumptuous Ladies evening will be for you, with the event taking place on Saturday the 3^rd of September. Big hats and pimms are definitely on the agenda, with prizes for the best dressed lady, best dressed couple and the best hat. The event is not just a great chance for the ladies to dress up, Gents, get out your finest whistle and flute to join in with the festivities! There will be 6 thrilling races followed by live entertainment from superb band Battle of the Divas - this performance is open to all race goers. Ladies Evening is the highlight of the Wolverhampton social calendar, tickets start at just £10 per person, and you are advised to book early to avoid disappointment.

With all this going on, it’s easy to forget that Wolverhampton Racecourse also has excellent facilities available for conferences, Weddings, Gala dinners, proms and parties. With packages to suit all budgets and ideas, their experienced, dedicated coordinators are on hand to help ensure that your planned event is a truly great day for everyone involved.

With their jam packed race schedule each week, now is a great time to book an event at Wolverhampton Racecourse. With party packages starting from £15.00 per person, for a minimum of 6 people, the fantastic offer includes -

Grandstand Entrance
Race card
3 Drinks Vouchers (worth £2.50 each)
Discounted Ladbrokes Betting Voucher
Half Price Return Voucher

For more information on any of the planned events at Wolverhampton recourse, please call the ticket hotline on 01902 390000, or visit our website at -

http://www.wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk/

Miss Black Country 2011

2011-04-09T23:00:00.002+01:00

On the warmest day of the year so far, Roshni Pink has been crowned Miss Black Country 2011 at Wolverhampton Racecourse.

The 21 year old from Wolverhampton, wowed the judges on Saturday with her dazzling smile and infectious laugh.

With the title now under her belt, she will be entered to represent the Black Country in the Miss England competition later this Summer.

The finalists aged between 17 and 22 were all quizzed by the judging panel which included 2010 winner Andrea Sturmey, Adam Smythe from Esporta Wolverhampton, Jon Wren from House of Fraser Wolverhampton, and also Miss England winner 2010/2011 Jessica Linley.

After their individual interviews with the judging panel and dressed in the outfit that House of Fraser Wolverhampton had kindly supplied them with for the evening, the finalists were encouraged to enjoy the racing with their families and supporters.

Between races, the finalists faced a public interview in front of the crowd of around 2000 racegoes which was shown on the giant racecourse outdoor screen. Despite being nervous, they all did a great job!

After the laste race, the results were announced with Shelly-Ann Willets 19, from Halesowen and Demi Payne 20 from Dudley being names runners up.

Last year’s winner Andrea Sturmey said “Of course I am very sad that my year has to come to an end, I would have loved to be Miss Black Country forever but it's time for someone else to step up and wear the crown. I was very excited to meet the 10 finalists and had a brilliant time judging them all on Saturday night”.

Nathan Corden, Head of Commercial Development for Wolverhampton Racecourse said “it was a great night for both the Racecourse and Roshni. I’m sure she will take the Miss Black Country baton from our previous winner, and do a great service to the area over the next year. We also wish her the best of luck at the finals of Miss England”.

Miss Black Country 2010 – the previous winner

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Miss Black Country 2010 – the previous winner

It’s been a rollercoaster year for the winner of Miss Black Country 2010. Andrea Sturmey from Cedar Court Penn, was absolutely delighted after taking the crown at Wolverhampton Racecourse in April last year. But what has the beauty from the Midlands been up to since then and how has the competition changed her life? We caught up with her to find out more…

“Winning Miss Black Country has been one of the greatest achievements to date, a memory that I will always cherish. My family have been extremely proud of me gaining this title and how I have used it over the past year. I have been involved in many amazing things such as working with Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club, various fundraising activities including Opening the Acorns Charity shop in Wolverhampton. I mustn’t forget being a part of Miss England 2010, what an amazing experience that was!”

With the finals for the 2011 Miss Black Country being held at Wolverhampton Racecourse again this year, Andrea had these words of advice “I am very excited to meet the 10 finalists and look forward to Judging them all on Saturday night. I hope to find a girl worthy enough who wants to be seen as an ambassador for The Black Country. One who shows natural beauty inside and out and will cherish her title for the next year. Advice to the girls would be to make sure you are yourselves, enjoy every minute and also be prepared to work hard!”

Nathan Corden, Head of Commercial Development for Wolverhampton Racecourse said “It will be great to see Andrea again, she has been a great ambassador for the region over the past twelve months, and we are sure Miss Black Country 2011 will do just as good a job”.

Wolverhampton Racecourse is hosting the final of Miss Black Country 2011 on Saturday the 9^th of April, with tickets selling fast. Miss Black Country 2010 winner Andrea will be judging on the evening with help from current Miss England Jessica Linley, Adam Smythe from Esporta Wolverhampton who are kindly providing a prize for the winner, and Jon Wren, women swear Sales Manager from House of Frazer Wolverhampton. House of Frazer kindly supports each of the finalists with an outfit to wear on the evening.

First race is at 6.20pm, with gates opening at 4.20pm. For more information and ticket availability contact 01902 390000.