Readers can claim a free pair of horse racing tickets to any one of several listed race meetings across the country this August. The tickets are worth up to £46. A day at the races offers a thrilling spectacle and a great day out with family and friends.
We have partnered with Racing TV to secure 1,000 pairs of tickets for each racecourse to give away. You can claim two free tickets to your chosen event, and kids go free, making it an ideal summer family outing. Whether you are an avid racing fan or new to the sport, you are sure to have a brilliant day.
Participating race meetings
The race meetings included in this offer are:
- SANDOWN – Thursday 6 August, gates open 16:00 (subject to change)
- KEMPTON PARK – Wednesday 12 August, gates open TBC (communicated nearer the time, check website for details)
- THIRSK – Friday 14 August, gates open 15:30
- CARLISLE – Wednesday 19 August, gates open TBC (communicated nearer the time, check website for details)
- STRATFORD-ON-AVON – Thursday 20 August, TBC (communicated nearer the time, check website for details)
Click here to claim your free tickets (subject to availability, first come first served basis).
Terms and conditions
1. This promotion covers all events and will be open until either (i) 5 days before the particular race which you have entered the promotion for, or (ii) until all tickets for that particular event are redeemed, whichever occurs first. The closing date for each event is as follows: Sandown (Saturday 1 August), Kempton Park (Thursday 6 August), Thirsk (Sunday 9 August), Carlisle (Thursday 13 August), Stratford-On-Avon (Sunday 16 August). The entire promotion for all events will close at 23:59pm on Sunday, August 16, 2026.
2. This is a syndicated offer across the Daily Star, Daily Mirror, Daily Express, Daily Record, and their relevant Reach online platform, as well as 7 regional newspapers and their online platforms: Teesside Gazette / gazettelive.co.uk, Newcastle Chronicle, Journal, Sunday Sun / chroniclelive.co.uk, Birmingham Mail, Sunday Mercury / birminghammail.co.uk and Coventry Telegraph / coventrytelegraph.net.
3. Tickets are limited for each event to 2000 (1000 pairs) and are subject to availability and will be offered on a first come first served basis.
4. To enter the promotion you need to be over 18 years of age: (i) choose your preferred racing event; (ii) fill in your full name and email address; (iii) click enter and you will be sent an instant email with ticket information if you are successful. If not successful, you will be informed. Please check junk email if successful and move your email to your inbox immediately to avoid automatic deletion after 30 days.
5. All entrants are limited to one pair of tickets per customer in total for all events. If you enter for more than one event and have already been successful with your first application, you will not be eligible for subsequent events. A valid email address is required.
6. You must provide and bring proof of identity to the event alongside the e-tickets provided.
7. There is an option to subscribe to newsletters; this is not mandatory. If you do not subscribe, your information will only be used for entry into the promotion and the event and will not be used for marketing purposes.
8. The offer is as stated and does not include travel, expenses or parking. You must make your own travel arrangements. There is no cash alternative, and tickets are not for resale.
9. Only those named on the e-ticket, with matching proof of identity, will be permitted entrance. The event operators reserve all rights to refuse entry.
10. Once redeemed, e-tickets cannot be exchanged for alternative events or dates. All e-tickets are not valid for resale, leasing or lending. There is no cash back alternative. All e-tickets must be used on the date and times and for the event as detailed.
11. Horseracing is subject to weather. Please check the relevant racecourse website or social channels for updates before travelling.
12. Should the fixture be abandoned, tickets will not be valid for an alternative date.
13. Your data privacy is very important. The data you provide upon requesting tickets (full name and email) will only be shared with the relevant racecourse to generate your details for the raceday. This is unless you have opted in to receive third party information from Racing TV, in which case your data will be shared with Racing TV accordingly. Standard Reach privacy policy applies.
