Racing at Ascot 2012: Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup (Family Day)
Type: Sporting Event
High Street
Ascot
Berkshire
SL5 7JX
Tel: +44 0870 727 1234
The Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup, Ascot Racecourse’s most colourful summer Family Day featuring Britain's premier international jockeys' competition. Four teams of riders from all over the world compete over six races for the coveted trophy. Great Britain, Ireland, Europe and Rest of the World battle it out as racegoers simply cheer their team to victory at this raceday. Perfect for new racegoers and racing fans alike.
Off the track there will be an array of activities to keep the whole family entertained, from wild fairground rides to urban sport displays set to a beat box compare. You will also have a chance to test your skills in the BMX and In-line skating workshops.
That’s not all as back by popular demand we have a 2 hour live 80s concert in the Old Paddock after racing, featuring the Here & Now Tour as they celebrate their 10th Anniversary. The concert will begin at about 5.30pm for a two and a half hour set with each artist playing their all-time classic hits. The full line-up is as follows: Jason Donovan, Kid Creole and the Coconuts, Jimmy Somerville, Paul Young, Toyah, China Crisis, Odyssey, Altered Images, Brother Beyond, and Visage.
