The Henry Cecil Open Weekend, where visitors are given a rare chance to see behind the scenes at British Horseracing's HQ in Newmarket, is scheduled for Sept. 21-22. Renamed to celebrate the life of the late, great Sir Henry Cecil, the 3-year partnership is backed by a group of his previous owners with the aim of supporting the development and welfare of young people working in the racing industry. Beneficiaries include Racing Welfare, Race Centre and the British Racing School. Among the events over the two-day open weekend, are tours of the British Racing School, Newmarket Equine Hospital, Palace House-the National Horseracing Museum, National Stud, Newmarket Racecourse and Jockey Club Rooms. At 8 a.m. on Sunday, several equine stars can be observed on the Warren Hill Gallops, among them Enable (GB) (Nathaniel {Ire}) and Stradivarius (Ire) (Sea The Stars {Ire}). A total of 21 trainers will open their yards to the public from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. later that morning. Tickets start at £17 per person for a Sunday wristband, with selling locations including all equine sites, car parks and yards. Children aged 12 and under are free all weekend. For the full schedule of events, full ticket pricing and more information, go to www.thehenrycecilopenweekend.co.uk.
“The Open Weekend is a fantastic opportunity for the public to go behind the scenes and meet the trainers, staff, and horses that have made this a summer to remember of racing,” said Charlie Fellowes, Chairman of The Henry Cecil Open Weekend. “We have an action packed weekend planned for our visitors to enjoy. The queen of racing Enable will canter on Warren Hill, alongside a host of other big names on Sunday morning. Please help us raise funds for our amazing charities and we look forward to welcoming you to Newmarket this weekend.”
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