WELCOME TO THE 2023 PRE SEASON

Newbury Racecourse has announced a 16% increase in prize money to be distributed throughout the 2023 Flat and Jumps season, with total prize money on offer amounting to a record £6.06 million. The injection in prize money has been largely funded by a record executive contribution of £3.1 million, an increase of £650,000 from 2022 which represents a 26% year-on-year rise, with further increases planned in 2024. The additional investment signifies Newbury’s ongoing commitment to maintaining its position as one of the leading racecourses in the country. For the first time in 2023, Newbury Racecourse will have two races featured in the World Pool fixture list: The Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes and The BetVictor London Gold Cup Handicap Stakes. Subsequently, the 2023 London Gold Cup will be worth £100,000 and the Al Shaqab Lockinge Day race card will feature a new £75,000 1-mile Handicap.

The Flat season will see the introduction of six high value novice and maiden races scheduled between April and September with total prize money of between £30,000 and £50,000. The total race value of Al Shaqab Lockinge Day will increase by £95,000, with prize money boosts for all Group 3, Listed, Class 3 Handicaps and Class 4 Novice and Maiden races.

Good luck and best wishes

Keith Ottesen