Nottingham Racecourse is preparing for an exciting and action-packed weekend, with two thrilling days of racing on the calendar. The first event, Friday, May 9, 2025, will feature a high-energy evening of sprint races, followed by the glamorous and fashionable Ladies’ Day on Saturday, May 10, 2025. This back-to-back event promises to offer an exciting experience for both racing enthusiasts and those looking to enjoy the social and fashion elements of the day.
The gates on Friday will open at 15:45, allowing ample time for racegoers to arrive at the course, explore the venue, and get settled before the first race, which is scheduled to start at 17:15. This gives visitors a full afternoon and evening to soak in the atmosphere. The day’s final race is set for 20:10, providing a perfect conclusion to a fun-filled evening of racing and entertainment.
Friday’s action will kick off with the Class 6 Handicap Stakes, running over a distance of 5 furlongs and 8 yards. This opener will set the mood for the evening, exciting the crowd and building anticipation for the races to follow. At 17:50, another Handicap Stakes race will take place over a longer distance of 2 miles, offering a challenge for the runners and engaging the fans with the different racing dynamics.
The third race of the evening, the Novice Stakes, will begin at 18:25, covering a distance of 1 mile and 75 yards. Following this, the program continues with a Class 5 Fillies’ Handicap Stakes at 19:00. This race is part of the Jockey Club Grassroots Middle Distance Series, covering a track length of 1 mile, 2 furlongs, and 50 yards. At 19:35, another Novice Stakes will take place over the same distance.
The final race of the evening, scheduled for 20:10, will be another Handicap Stakes over a distance of 1 mile and 75 yards. This race promises to conclude the Friday evening in grand fashion, as fans look forward to the thrilling finishes and potential upsets.
As the sun sets on the racecourse, the atmosphere shifts toward Saturday’s highly anticipated Ladies’ Day. This iconic event will be a celebration of both racing and fashion. On Saturday, the course will be immersed in beauty and style, attracting fashionistas and racing fans alike. The racecourse will host its annual Style Awards, open for racegoers to showcase their fashionable outfits. The Style Awards will run from 11:20 AM to 3:00 PM, with the winners being announced at 4:00 PM.
The first race of the day on Ladies’ Day will begin at 13:20, and the last race will be at 16:50. The gates will open at 11:20 AM, giving plenty of time for fans to explore the venue before the races start. The opening race will be the Apprentice Training Race, part of the Racing Excellence Series, known as the ‘Sipson Construction Services 15-Year Anniversary Apprentice Handicap Stakes,’ which will run over a distance of 1 mile and 6 furlongs.
At 13:55, the Class 6 Dancing At The Pink Pony Club Handicap Stakes will follow, running over 5 furlongs and 8 yards. This will be followed by the Fillies’ Handicap Stakes at 14:30, covering the same distance of 5 furlongs and 8 yards. The next race, a Handicap Stakes, will take place at 15:05, with a track length of 1 mile and 75 yards. At 15:40, another Handicap Stakes event—a Jockey Club Grassroots Mile Series Qualifier—will take place, also over 1 mile and 75 yards.
At 16:15, the ‘Mrs Bloggsys Ladies Day Double Handicap Stakes,’ part of the Jockey Club Grassroots Sprint Series, will cover a distance of 5 furlongs and 8 yards. The final race of the day, scheduled for 16:50, will feature another Handicap Stakes over a distance of 6 furlongs and 18 yards, ensuring a perfect finish to the exciting day.
Post-racing, the celebration will continue with a DJ performance by N-Trance, who will keep the crowd energized with live music from 17:05 to 18:05. The trackside entertainment will allow racegoers to unwind and enjoy the lively atmosphere after the last race. As fashionistas strut their stuff, the style and elegance of the crowd will match the thrilling racing action on the track. Both the fashion and the competitive races will highlight the day, making it a memorable event for all attendees.
With two full days of spectacular racing, top-class entertainment, and exciting fashion showcases, Nottingham Racecourse is the place to be this weekend. Whether you’re there for the fast-paced racing or the stylish atmosphere, May 9 and 10, 2025, promise to be unforgettable.
