About the Dubai Duty Free Spring Trials Weekend
The Dubai Duty Free Spring Trials Weekend comprises two days of top-quality Flat racing. This year the meeting will take place on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th April. Feature races include the Dubai Duty Free Stakes, a Group 3 contest for 3-year-old fillies run over a distance of seven furlongs and a popular prep race for the 1,000 Guineas. Sharing top billing on the card are the Group 3 Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise Stakes a mile and a half contest for older horses and the Group 3 Watership Down Stud Too Darn Hot Greenham Stakes, a Classic trial for 3-year-old colts.
Dress Code
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Guests of Dubai Duty Free are encouraged to wear smart raceday attire.
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Gentlemen: Jacket & Tie
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Ladies: Formal day wear
(Hats optional)
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Venue
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Newbury Racecourse in Berkshire is conveniently situated in the centre of the South of England, easily accessible from Junctions 12 and 13 of the M4, from the M3 and A34. Sat navs use the postcode RG14 7PN for the easiest access route on racedays. Dubai Duty Free guests will have access to allocated car parking.
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Or if travelling by train Newbury Racecourse also has its own station, one stop from Newbury Station, with direct trains from London Paddington on selected major racedays and regular connections from the West.