The crowds will descend on the Lincolnshire racing town in large numbers for the showpiece day of high-class horse racing, shopping, and fashion shows.
With £120,000 in prize-money on offer, Saturday 16 July is the richest racing day of the year at Market Rasen Racecourse, which means the country's top horses and jockeys will be in action.
The £50,000 Totesport.com Summer Plate is run over two and three quarter miles and is the most significant race of 2011. The major supporting race is the first at 2.05pm - the £30,000 Totescoop6 Summer Hurdle.
In the public enclosures, there are three fashion shows by the Agatha boutique of Lincoln, beginning shortly before the first race.
Judges will decide between ten finalists for 'best dressed lady' and five finalists for the 'best hat' award from those visitors who register in The Journal marquee before 2pm.
The 'best dressed' lady wins a £150 Agatha voucher, a de-stressed voucher for two at Eden Hall, including use of all facilities, a three-course lunch, and either a facial or back massage, and a bouquet of flowers from Stem. The runner-up receives a £100 Agatha voucher, flowers and a bottle of Champagne. The third placed lady gets a £50 Agatha voucher, flowers and Champagne.
The lady with the 'best hat' - hat or fascinator - wins £75 to spend at Get Ahead Hats, a bouquet of flowers from Stem and a bottle of Champagne. The runner-up receives flowers and Champagne.
Pip Kirkby, the racecourse's managing director, said: "It's a delight to be looking forward to our most important horse racing day of the year, and we anticipating a super crowd of jump racing fans on Saturday."
As for punters looking for a tip in the major races, racing presenter Mike Vince will be hosting his punters panel in the winners enclosure before racing begins.
A special Posh & Becks admission package is available for £23, including a Tattersalls enclosure ticket, Chicken Caesar wrap or hog roast, a glass of Pimm's or a pint of beer, a raceday programme and a discounted Tote bet. It can be booked online at www.marketraseraces.co.uk or by telephone on 0845 579 3009.
General admission
Admission gates at the racecourse will be open at 12.05pm on Saturday 16 July. The first race of seven is at 2.05pm. Premier Members - £28; County Enclosure £21; Tattersalls £16; Family Enclosure £10; Picnic Car Park £5 per car + Family Enclosure admission per adult. Accompanied children under 18 are admitted free of charge. Parking free. More information at www.marketrasenraces.co.uk.
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For further information please contact:
Pip Kirkby, managing director, at Market Rasen Racecourse, on 01673 843434 or 07796 996081, or email pip.kirkby@jockeyclubracecourses.com.
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