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Good afternoon and a very warm welcome to Newbury for BetVictor Hungerford Day, featuring top quality racing, followed by Olly Murs performing live after racing.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors for their generous support of today’s card; title sponsor BetVictor, Highclere Castle Gin, Heart Bingo, Chapel Down, Benchmark and the family and friends of the late Brian Rycraft.

Named after the local town, today’s feature race is the Group 2 BetVictor Hungerford Stakes. Established in 1949, it was initially run over a mile and a half, before becoming one of the most prestigious seven-furlong races in the Flat calendar.

Once again, this year’s field is looking highly competitive, with 2022’s winner Jumby featuring alongside Chindit – who lines up following an impressive performance in our Group 1 Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes in May – play nicely this time, Chindit.

Make sure you join course expert David Crosse for the popular ‘Trips to the Start’ which will take place ahead of the 2:25, 3:00 and 4:10 races today. We ask that any racegoers keen to make the trip out to the course meet to the left-hand side of the Weighing Room 20 minutes before their preferred trip. Our partner Renegade Brewery have their pop-up bar on-site today if you fancy enjoying their new beers such as Queensbury Jack IPA and Renegade Master as well as favourites like Good Old Boy. If you are joining us in the Premier Enclosure today, please make sure you head to the Heart Bingo flower wall to get your next Insta snap!

The Flat action doesn’t end here, the Dubai Duty Free International Weekend returns on 22 and 23 September Get ready for some family fun, live music and top-class racing across both days. October will then see the third instalment of Oktoberfest at the BetVictor Flat Finale on Friday 27 and Saturday 28 October - with traditional Bavarian food and drink plus lots of Oompah, it’s guaranteed to be a fun day!

Discounted tickets are currently available for both of these race weekends and can be purchased on-site today from the ticket office located adjacent to the Berkshire Stand.

Following the last race today make sure you head over to the main stage in the Grandstand Enclosure to see Olly Murs perform live. Close proximity tickets are still available on-site today for £15 should you want to get even closer to the action.

Thank you for choosing to spend your day with us. I hope you have an enjoyable and profitable time and that we see you again on our next raceday on Tuesday 29 August.

Julian Thick Chief Executive Newbury Racecourse