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One of the most spectacular sporting days on the regions calendar, the Boulton Group Midlands Grand National has been the jewel in Uttoxeter Racecourse’s horse racing crown since 1969. You can expect a day full of heightened excitement, fun and adrenaline rushes as the runners and riders race towards the finishing line to compete for some of the most sought after titles in the region.

This top-class Listed Handicap Chase features some of the best chasers and is a true test of stamina for both horse and rider, with a HUGE £150,000 up for grabs – so you are set for an unbeatable day of racing! Several of this races’ previous runners have raced to glory in top steeplechase races such as the Aintree Grand National and Cheltenham Gold Cup, so be sure to come and watch the best of the best.

Entertainment
As well as the thrilling racing, we also have plenty of other entertainment too! We have a rugby village in the Centre Course where there will be live music, plus we are screening the Six Nations Rugby – Scotland Vs Italy at 12.30pm and France Vs Wales at 2.45pm.

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