VIP TICKETS: Book 2026 Betfred St Leger Festival hospitality to celebrate 250th anniversary at Doncaster Racecourse

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Celebrate 250th anniversary of St Leger racing with hospitality packages for the 2026 Doncaster Festival | FRL

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Doncaster Racecourse is under starter’s orders as the 2026 Betfred St Leger Festival marks the 250th anniversary of the world’s oldest Classic – here’s how to get VIP tickets.

Racegoers looking to raise the stakes can book hospitality packages, with exclusive restaurants, prime viewing areas, gourmet dining and VIP treatment all on the card.

The four day meeting is Thursday to Sunday, September, 10 to 13, at Betfred St Leger Festival.

From private tables overlooking the track to premium service and entertainment throughout the day, it's a winning way to enjoy one of Britain's greatest sporting occasions.

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Jockey Richard Hills punches the air after winningthe 1999 St Leger Stakes on Mutafaweq.

Book your hospitality packages now with SEAT UNIQUE.

Whether you're a lifelong racing enthusiast or simply fancy a flutter on one of Yorkshire's biggest sporting events, the Betfred St Leger Festival promises a photo finish packed with history, style and sporting drama.

First run in 1776, the St Leger Stakes remains one of British racing's crown jewels, attracting the finest three-year-old thoroughbreds to battle it out over the famous mile, six furlongs and 115 yards.

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Frankie Dettori won several races at the St Leger over the years. | local library

For racing fans, it's a festival that's always worth backing.

The meeting gets out of the stalls with the ever-popular Ladies Day, where fabulous fashion runs neck and neck with top-class racing. Doncaster Cup Day follows, giving staying stars their chance to gallop into the spotlight before St Leger Day reaches the finishing post as the highlight of the festival, when history is made once again in the world's oldest Classic.

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Celebrate 250 years of St Leger racing – book your Doncaster Festival tickets now. | Doncaster Racecourse

The meeting rounds off with a family-friendly Sunday Funday, featuring children's entertainment, live music, food stalls and attractions designed to bring the whole community together.

Hospitality packages and further information are available now, with demand expected to gather pace as this historic anniversary approaches - BOOK HERE.

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Ladies Day, where fabulous fashion runs neck and neck with top-class racing. | Johnston Press

Rachel Harwood, executive director at Doncaster Racecourse, said: “Celebrating the 250th anniversary running of the Betfred St Leger Stakes makes this year’s festival incredibly special, and we’re looking forward to welcoming thousands of racegoers for what promises to be a truly memorable four days.

“From the glamour of Ladies Day to the history of the St Leger itself, there’s something for all to enjoy, and we’d encourage anyone thinking of joining us to book.”

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