The jump racing meeting on Sunday 2 October is "Newcomers' Day".
As well as watching six horse races, visitors will be able to take part in a behind-the-scenes tour to:
* See the paddock and saddling boxes;
* Walk the racetrack and meet the head groundsman;
* Talk to a jockey;
* And watch a riding demonstration on a practice Equicisor.
The one-hour tour - organised by the British Horseracing Education & Standards Trust - begins at 12.45pm outside the weighing room, 20 minutes after the racecourse opens.
There will also be a competition to design a jockey's racing silks and visitors will be able to go to the start of one of the races - which race is still to be decided.
In addition, there will be free entertainments including:
* Pony rides in the Main Enclosure from local riding school Scallywag;
* A circus workshop;
* A selection of giant games;
* An activity bouncy castle;
* And, with the Rugby World Cup happening in New Zealand, a rugby shoot-out.
As Sunday 2 October is a day for families, the Picnic Car Park will be open. Admission into the picnic area is just £8 for over 18s - accompanied under 18s are free.
Admission to the Main Enclosure on the day is £15 for over 18s. There is an advance booking offer for the Main Enclosure of just £10 (booked by midnight on Saturday 1 October), quoting COMERACING2011. Tickets can be ordered by telephone (0844 579 3007) or online at huntingdon-racecourse.co.uk.
Gates open at on Sunday 2 October at 12.25pm, with the first race at 2.25pm.
GUIDE TO HORSE RACING
What can a first time visitor to Huntingdon Racecourse expect? They'll find plenty of signs pointing out where everything is - from restaurants, to toilets, to bars, and bookmakers.
Admission and parking: Parking is free - and so is admission for under 18s accompanied by an adult. Choose between the Main Enclosure (£15) and the Picnic Enclosure (£8). Admission can be paid on the day of racing - or badges can be ordered in advance at huntingdonracecourse.co.uk where there is plenty more information about the racecourse. Dogs are allowed on a lead in the Picnic Enclosure, but not elsewhere on the racecourse.
Food & drink: There are refreshments to suit everyone's pocket and taste. Visitors can choose between the luxury of the Peterborough Chase restaurant, the Hurdles Bar & Bistro, and the Champagne & Seafood bar. There are fast food outlets too, including pasties and hog roast. Picnic Enclosure patrons often bring picnics - obviously!
Racecard: The official racecard is invaluable. The silks worn by the jockeys are displayed in colour, so punters can pinpoint who is who on top of the horses and spot where their chosen horse is during a race.
Betting: Bets can be placed with the bookmakers who stand in front of the grandstands or with The Tote. Punters 'take a price' with a bookmaker at the time when they put their money on, whereas with The Tote the bet goes into a pool, with the winnings decided after the race.
Making a selection: The crowds can assess the horses, both in the parade ring and as they canter to the start of the race. Or people just choose their favourite jockey or a horse whose name they like or whose rider is wearing their favourite colour! After all, it's just a bit of fun.
The races: There are six races at half-hourly intervals - and the crowds watch from the grandstands and cheer the winners as they come back into the winner's enclosure.
THE RACES
2.25 TurfTV Novices' Hurdle
3.00 Brampton Handicap Chase
3.45 Huntingdon For All Your Wedding Needs Juvenile Hurdle
4.15 Huntingdon Novices' Chase
4.50 Huntingdon-Racecourse.co.uk Handicap Hurdle
5.20 Book Your Christmas Party at Huntingdon Handicap Hurdle
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For further information, please contact:
Sophie Hodgkinson, managing director, at Huntingdon Racecourse on 01480 453373 or 07921 269665
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