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The European Road to the Kentucky Derby
Saturday 1 April 2023
Schedule
Gates open | 3:30pm |
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First race | 5:30pm |
Last race | 8:30pm |
Live music | 8:45pm |
Venue closes | 10pm |
Join us at Chelmsford City Racecourse for the fourth running of the Cardinal Stakes worth a staggering £100,000 and the finale of the European Road to the Kentucky Derby!
It's going to be spectacular evening of quality racing, American themed bars and food as well as Live bluegrass music after racing by The Steve & Ben Somers Country Band!
The Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs is one of the most prestigious races in international racing, where only the best of the best possess the opportunity to be immortalised in the history books as an American Classic winner.
In order for a horse from Europe or Japan to receive an invitation to this most glorious of races, they first must accumulate enough points across a highly competitive string of races in the UK, Ireland and France. Chelmsford City Racecourse forms the seventh and final opportunity of the series which could see them on their way to Louisville in May for the 149th edition of the American race.
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General Admission
Our General Admission Ticket allows you access to the racecourse grounds which includes access…Read more
Our General Admission Ticket allows you access to the racecourse grounds which includes access to the Grandstand, Sports Bar and Grill Kitchen as well as fantastic viewing of the racing from the Home Straight Terrace and the Parade Ring.
Included in this package:
– General admission
– Access to our Grandstand
– Access to the Sports Bar and Grill Kitchen
– Viewing from the Home Straight Terrace and Parade Ring
– Betting facilities
Racecards are available on the day for a small fee.
A £2.50 online booking discount has been applied automatically.
Advance ticket pricing is only available until four hours before Gates Open.
Sports Bar
Enjoy a guaranteed table in our Sports Bar and food from our Grill Kitchen.
Included…Read more
Enjoy a guaranteed table in our Sports Bar and food from our Grill Kitchen.
Included in this package:
– General admission
– Reserved table in the Sports Bar
– Food and drink voucher for the Grill Kitchen
– Viewing access from our Grandstand and Parade Ring
– Access to our Sports Bar & Grill Kitchen as well as the Home Straight Terrace
– Tote betting facilities
Please be advised that this package can only be booked for four people or more.
Fairwood Brasserie
Enjoy a selection of gourmet starters followed by our signature winter carvery featuring turkey,…Read more
Enjoy a selection of gourmet starters followed by our signature winter carvery featuring turkey, beef and gammon, fresh British vegetables, roasted potatoes as well as all your other favourites. Finish off this exquisite feast with a choice of tasty desserts and cheeses set in the bistro-style Fairwood Brasserie
Included in this package:
- General admission
- Access to our Fairwood Brasserie
- Viewing access from Fairwood private terrace
- Viewing access from our Grandstand and Parade Ring
- Access to our Sports Bar and Grill Kitchen as well as the Home Straight Terrace
- Four course buffet
- Racecard
- Tote betting facilities
Please be advised that children are welcome to the Fairwood Brasserie, however, those two years and over are required to purchase a full priced ticket. Highchairs are available upon request.
Students
Our Student Ticket allows you access to the racecourse grounds which includes access to the…Read more
Our Student Ticket allows you access to the racecourse grounds which includes access to the Grandstand, Sports Bar and Grill Kitchen as well as fantastic viewing of the racing from the Home Straight Terrace and the Parade Ring.
Included in this package:
– General admission
– Access to our Grandstand
– Access to the Sports Bar and Grill Kitchen
– Viewing from the Home Straight Terrace and Parade Ring
– Betting facilities
Please note that this is an over 18s ticket with collections to be made at the ticket office. Photographic student ID will be required to be shown as proof of eligibility (please note that we do not accept UniDays or TOTUM apps/cards, as proof of student status).