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Enjoy an evening at the races

Enjoy the thrill of horseracing at Newton Abbot Racecourse on Tuesday 19th May.

Racing starts at 17:30, with gates opening at 15:30. The last race is at 20:30.

Tickets will be priced at £18 for the Paddock Enclosure and £12 for the Course Enclosure. Tickets will be available for purchase online until 17:00 on Monday 18th May. There will be tickets available at the gate on the day.

Remember – Children aged 16 and under and students with a valid photographic student ID / NUS card receive free entry to all fixtures at Newton Abbot Racecourse.

The racecourse...

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