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Fixtures 2008 Season Racing of Exeter

 

Exeter Racecourse, the South West's most prestigious racecourse, sitting high on the top of Haldon Hill, just outside Exeter with wonderful views down towards Dartmoor.It is the highest racecourse in the land at 850 feet, the second longest at 2 miles and has been described as not only one of the loveliest courses, but one of the fairest tracks in the country. Horse Racing was first recorded there 350 years ago in the reign of Charles II and since then many a great National Hunt champion has started their career at Exeter - such as Best Mate and Desert Orchid.

programme of race fixtures for the 2008 season

Tuesday 15th April  2.10pm
Puffa Childrens Day

Tuesday 6th May  5.50pm
Evening meeting - LIVE MUSIC AFTER RACING "Imagine The Beatles"

Wednesday 14th May  1.55pm
The Grand Finale of the Season

PONY RACING AND ARAB FLAT RACING MEETING - SATURDAY 5TH JULY 
First Pony Race at 12 Noon, First Arab Flat Race 2 pm

Wednesday 8th October    2.20pm
The season begins at Exeter

Tuesday 21st October   2.10pm
Best Mate Novice Chase

Tuesday 4th November   1.10pm
William Hill Gold Cup Day

Tuesday 11th November   1.10pm
Remembrance Day racing

Friday 21st November    12.35pm
Prize Winner's Day

Friday 5th December    12.30pm
Axminster Carpets raceday

Thursday 18th December    12.50pm
Festive fun and Christmas cheer


2009

Thursday 1st January
NEW YEARS DAY RACING


First Race Times are provisional and subject to change
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