Henry Cecil Open Weekend Raises Record £107,454 in its 11th Year

In a landmark achievement for the Henry Cecil Open Weekend [September 20-21] in Newmarket, £107,454 was raised for charity – a 20% increase on last year's total of £89,196. Proceeds will be donated to the Newmarket Housing Trust and long-term charity partner Racing Welfare.

Charlie Fellowes, chairman of the Henry Cecil Open Weekend, said, “We're absolutely thrilled with the success of this year's Open Weekend. To raise over £107,000 is an incredible achievement and a real testament to the generosity of the racing community and the public.

“It was fantastic to see so many people – from racing fans to local families – enjoying what makes Newmarket such a special place. I'm especially proud of the introduction of our autism-friendly yards, which marked an important step towards making the event more inclusive. Huge thanks to all the trainers, sponsors and supporters who helped make the weekend such a memorable one.”