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Home > Alternative Sport > It’s Race, Rattle ‘n’ Roll as Ascot goes retro this May

It’s Race, Rattle ‘n’ Roll as Ascot goes retro this May

By Caroline King - April 17, 2013Posted in : Alternative Sport, Dance, FEATURED-STORIES, Food & Drink, Music

Ascot - Race, Rattle 'n' Roll When: 10th & 11th May 2013

Where: Ascot, Berkshire

£: Grandstand Admission 11.70 (13 on the day), Premier Admission 20.70 (23 on the day), children under 18 go free

What is it?

Race, Rattle ‘n’ Roll is a horse racing event with a twist and offers the perfect excuse to get together with friends, family or colleagues.

Ascot - Race, Rattle 'n' Roll Ascot’s only evening meeting will have an electric retro atmosphere as the Grandstand is transformed into a chic American diner.  Set against a backdrop of classic Cadillacs and ice cream sundaes, racegoers are encouraged to get into the swing of things and wear 1950s dress.

The evening consists of six competitive races over various distances.  After racing there will be live jive music in the Grandstand complete with ‘guys and dolls’ on hand to show you how the toe-tapping is done.

Gates open at 3pm with the first race starting at 5.25pm.

More info: www.ascot.co.uk

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