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Virgin Bet November Handicap 2025

Saturday 8th November 2025

Key Information:
GATES OPEN

10:15

FIRST RACE

12:15

LAST RACE

15:45

RACE TYPE

Flat

RACES

7

GOING
TBA

🐎The Virgin Bet November Handicap🍂

🏁🎉 Join Us for the Closing Show of the British Flat Racing Season! 🐎🍂

The last big race of the British flat season is one of Doncaster’s most popular horse racing fixtures 🏇 — so why not make it a full day out and enjoy the action, atmosphere, and entertainment? 🎟️🍻

The Virgin Bet November Handicap 🏆 is always a thrilling spectacle 🎉, with a large field of talented horses battling it out for victory 💪 over a mile and a half at the iconic Doncaster Racecourse 🏟️. This historic race never fails to deliver excitement! 📣🔥


🎶 One Night in Nashville Live After Racing

After the racing ends, the Main Hall transforms into a Downtown Honky Tonk with 75 minutes of live music from One Night in Nashville! 🎶🎸

This incredible show, led by UK Country star Maria Jordan, features the biggest modern and classic country hits from legends like Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash and Glen Campbell to today’s stars including Luke Combs, Chris Stapleton and Kacey Musgraves.

So dust off your boots and get ready to two-step the night away, Nashville is coming to Doncaster! 🌵🎵


🥂 Exclusive Drinks Offers 🍻

🍻Enjoy up to 50% off drinks!**🥂

For today's racing🏇, for the first hour of gates opening⏰, we're offering: ✨ 50% off draught drinks – including soft drinks 🥤, lager 🍺, cider 🍏, bitter 🍂 and Guinness 🍀. Meaning your first pint could be just £3.25! 🍷 £10 off any bottle of house wine, Prosecco 🥂, Champagne 🍾 or jug of Pimms 🍹!

**Up to 50% off drinks terms and conditions: Offer strictly available for 1 hour after the advertised gate opening time only. Offer only available for general attendance customers including annual members and owners & trainers. Offer can be withdrawn upon the racecourse's discretion at any time. Please speak to a member of the team for further details where needed. Please drink responsibly.


⚡ An Unforgettable Finale to the Flat Racing Season🎊

It’s your last chance to experience turf flat racing anywhere in the country this year 🍂 — and with a big crowd expected 👥, the atmosphere is sure to be electric ⚡. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable finale! 🎊

Whether you’re a racing enthusiast 🎩, a casual spectator 👀, or just looking for a great day out with friends and family 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦, you’re guaranteed to have a brilliant time enjoying top-class racing at Doncaster! 🥳🐎


🌟🏇 This is a Premier Racing Fixture 🏇🌟

This incredible event is part of the 162 Premier Racedays across British horseracing 🇬🇧, designed to showcase the very best the sport has to offer 🏆. Expect elite competition, exhilarating finishes, and unforgettable moments on the track! 📸⚡


🎫 Tickets 🎫

Check out our popular ticket options to select the one that’s just right for you 🎟️. Whether you prefer general admission for that festival feel 🎊 or a hospitality package for comfort and class 🍽️, we’ve got something to suit every racegoer!

Buy early online for the best prices 💷 and avoid the queues on the day ⏩. Let’s make this grand finale one to remember! 🏁🍾

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Our hospitality & restaurant packages are available through the website of our official partner Seat Unique.

Hurry! Only available at this price until midnight 9th October.
Admission - Grandstand Early Bird

Access:Grandstand, pre-parade ring, parade ring, grandstand public bars, grandstand eateries, main betting hall and outlets, food court
Features:Enables you to watch all of racing action
Discount:Book in advance to secure the best price

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£30.00
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Total 
£0

Hurry! Only available at this price until midnight 9th October.
Admission - Grandstand Early Bird GROUP (10+)

Access:Grandstand, pre-parade ring, parade ring, grandstand public bars, grandstand eateries, main betting hall and outlets, food court
Features:Enables you to watch all of racing action
Discount:Book in advance to secure the best price

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£20.00
Minimum: 10
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+
Total 
£0

A Day at the Races - Early Bird

Access:Grandstand, pre-parade ring, parade ring, public bars, eateries, betting hall and outlets, food court
Features:Includes your raceday programme and enables you to watch all of racing action
Dining:Includes one pint of lager, a glass of house wine or a soft drink and a traditional pie
*Please note this offer has limited availability

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£38.00
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Total 
£0

Hurry! Only available at this price until midnight 9th October.
Admission - County Early Bird

Access:County enclosure, all county public bars, all county public eateries and all county public betting outlets
Features:Access to the Champagne Lawn (weather dependant), access to the Old Weighing Room during the summer months, access to all grandstand areas, enables you to watch all of the racing action and any live entertainment
Discount:Book in advance to secure the best price

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£40.00
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Total 
£0

Hurry! Only available at this price until midnight 9th October.
Admission - County Early Bird GROUP (10+)

Access:County enclosure, all county public bars, all county public eateries and all county public betting outlets
Features:Access to the Champagne Lawn (weather dependant), access to the Old Weighing Room during the summer months, access to all grandstand areas, enables you to watch all of the racing action and any live entertainment
Discount:Book in advance to secure the best price

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£30.00
Minimum: 10
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+
Total 
£0

Hurry! Only available at this price until midnight 9th October.
Admission - Premier Early Bird

Access:Premier enclosure (3rd floor of the Eco Power Stand, all public bars, all public eateries and all public betting outlets
Features:Access for an exclusive number of people with the best views overlooking the finishing line and balcony viewing for racing, full access to county (including the Champagne Lawn) and grandstand areas
Discount:Book in advance to secure the best price

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£71.00
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Total 
£0

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