Season opener at Exeter Racecourse

Exeter Racecourse is gearing up for its first meeting of the new season.

The long-awaited autumn opener, will take place on Thursday October 12 2023 with a seven race card on offer.

Featuring two top quality class 3 chases with more than £40k in prize money on offer with the whole day topping £72k in total. 

And, if you are wondering what to wear, spokesperson gave this advice: “At Exeter Racecourse we believe racing should be enjoyed by anyone and everyone. And one thing is certainly true, the more relaxed and comfortable we feel, the more likely we are to have a great time. So that’s why we’ve created one very simple piece of guidance, to come “dressed to feel your best”.

“We’re all unique, and no more so than in our sense of style and comfort. For some, wearing a nice sweatshirt, pair of jeans and clean trainers is what makes them feel confident and at-ease. For others, they might prefer to turn heads with a sharp suit or glamorous dress and high heels, particularly for one of our big race meetings.

“But whatever your tastes, the most important thing when choosing your outfit is, of course, comfort and confidence.”

For more information and tickets, click here.

* The last duel in Devon occurred at the racecourse in 1833, when Peter Hennis, a doctor, and Sir John Jeffcott, a judge, drew pistols over Hennis spreading gossip. Hennis was wounded in the exchange, and died the following week. Jeffcott fled to Sierra Leone.