Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted September 1 Journalists Posted September 1 A record-breaking 27 trainers in Newmarket will open their doors to the public during this year's Henry Cecil Open Weekend, which takes place on September 20-21. They include the likes of William Haggas, Roger Varian, George Boughey and James Fanshawe, while this year also sees the introduction of two autism-friendly yards, in collaboration with Autism In Racing: Ross Burdon and David Simcock. Before the yards open at 9am on Sunday, September 21, visitors are invited to watch some of Newmarket's best horses in action on Warren Hill, an event sponsored by Tattersalls. Meanwhile, Sunday afternoon sees a full schedule of events for all the family to enjoy, including the Amo Racing Personality Showjumping Competition, the Baker McVeigh Shetland Pony Grand National and the Parade of Retired Racehorses, kindly sponsored by Al Shaqab. Ticket holders can also visit the National Stud, the British Racing School, the Injured Jockeys Fund rehabilitation centre – Peter O'Sullevan House, the National Horseracing Museum, Newmarket Equine Hospital, Jockey Club Rooms and Tattersalls. Last year, £89,196 was raised for the chosen charity partners. This year, the Henry Cecil Open Weekend, in its continued support for both the local community and the racing industry, will donate all money raised to the Newmarket Housing Trust and its long-term charity partner, Racing Welfare. Tickets cost £15 when purchased in advance and £20 on the day, with no fee for children under the age of 16. For further information and a full schedule, click here. Malton Open Day Returns on Sunday Details of Racing Welfare's annual ARC Malton Open Day on Sunday, September 7 have also been announced, with 11 of Malton's leading yards set to open their doors. Tim Easterby and Richard Fahey feature among the trainers who will welcome visitors, along with Mick and David Easterby, Craig Lidster, Suzzanne France, Adrian Keatley, Ollie Pears, John Wainwright, Sara Ender, Ivan Furtado and Mike Sowersby. Attendees are encouraged to take advantage of a discounted combined ticket offering, which enables them to visit the yards in the morning and then enjoy an afternoon of racing at York Racecourse's Sky Bet Sunday Series, in association with the YorkMix Family Entertainment Zone. Tickets for the Malton Open Day are priced at £10, or £20 for a combined ticket to York Racecourse, while children under the age of 18 can attend for free. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased in advance here, with all funds raised on the day going directly to Racing Welfare. The post Henry Cecil Open Weekend Returns with 27 Trainers Set to Welcome Visitors appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article Quote
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