Kick off the holidays in style with Ascot’s Howden Christmas Racing, and combine meeting Santa with some world class horse racing.

When: December 21 (Family Day). Gates Open at 10.45am. First Race at 12.45pm. Last Race at 3.40pm. The weekend event also runs on December 20 but there are no family activities on that day.

Where: Ascot Racecourse

Ticket price: From £20

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More information from organisers:

Gather family, friends and colleagues to enjoy the most valuable meeting of Ascot’s Jumps season, as the Christmas holidays begin in earnest.

Stealing the limelight on the Saturday with its Grade 1 prestige, the legendary long-distance Howden Long Walk Hurdle is also one you won’t want to miss.

Off the track, there’s an abundance of seasonal fun for all with a range of festive entertainment set to delight racegoers of all ages.

The candle-lit carol singing with the Ascot Brass Band remain firmly part of the entertainment, and Father Christmas will be in attendance.

Full race times:

12:40pm – The Thames Materials Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 4)(0-120)

Age: 4+ 

Prize Fund: £15,650 

Distance: Two Miles about Seven and a Half Furlongs 

1:15pm – The Howden Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 2)(0-150)

Age: 4+ 

Prize Fund: £35,000 

Distance: Two Miles about Three Furlongs 

1:50pm – The Howden Graduation Steeple Chase (Class 2)

Age: 4+ 

Prize Fund: £50,000 

Distance: Two Miles about Five Furlongs 

2:25pm – The Howden Long Walk Hurdle Race (Class 1)(Grade 1)

Age: 4+ 

Prize Fund: £125,000 

Distance: Three Miles about Half a Furlong 

3:00pm – The Howden Silver Cup Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 1)

Age: 4+ 

Prize Fund: £100,000 

Distance: About Three Miles 

3:35pm – The Ladbrokes Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 1)

Age: 4+ 

Prize Fund: £125,000 

Distance: About Two Miles

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