Feb/March Events

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

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

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

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

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!

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!

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?

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

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

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!