Wincanton Racecourse

Wincanton Racecourse hosts 17 fixtures of quality jump racing from October through to May including a number of Feature Days and Special Events. Saturday racedays provide some of the best racing of the National Hunt season featuring a number of the top horses in the Country.

Notable racedays include the Bathwick Tyres Countryside Day in April, the evening meeting in May which includes live music after racing and Ladies Day in May which rounds off the season with a competition for the best dressed lady. One of the jewels in the National Hunt calender we really do suggest that you pay a visit to this wonderful and friendly racecourse.

Wincanton Racecourse

The steeplechase fences at Wincanton Racecourse are large, making it a good test of a chaser. Three fences in quick succession in the second half of the home-straight make for exciting racing and often change the complexion of a finish dramatically; resulting in a great many close finishes.

Although Wincanton Racecourse does not have the same profile as the major National Hunt tracks, it offers a high standard of sport. Front runners are particularly well suited to the steeplechase course as the three fences in the short home straight, give hold-up horses little time to recover lost ground.

Wincanton Racecourse Facilities

The Winning Post Restaurant

This exclusive restaurant is on the second floor of our Hatherleigh stand and has stunning views of the track and is directly above the winning post. Drinks and tote betting can be brought to your table so you need not miss any of the action. A Winning Post Restaurant package includes:

Wincanton Racecourse Restaurant

Reserved table for the day

Three course meal

Afternoon Tea

Premier Enclosure Ticket

Racecard

Tote Betting Facilities

Cash Bar

Optional selection of British cheeses

Starters
Roasted Red Pepper & Tomato Soup, Vodka Cream served with a Baked Rustic Roll
Chicken, Bacon & Green Pesto Roularde Served with Red Onion Chutney, Herb Croute
Smoked Haddock & Spring Onion Fishcake with Sweet Chilli Jam
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Main Courses
Roasted Rack of Pork, Sage Crushed Potatoes, Buttered Vegetables Grain Mustard Sauce
Herb Crusted Baked Loin of Cod Chorizo & Savoy Cabbage, Buttered New Potatoes
Potato Gnocchi served with Wilted Rocket Tomato & Basil Sauce
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Dessert
Lemon Curd Bread & Butter Pudding Caramelised Blueberries, English Custard
Rich Chocolate Tart Vanilla Pod Crème Fraiche
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The Kingwell Restaurant

The Kingwell restaurant has a full view of the Parade Ring and is a short walking distance from the race track. The Kingwell has a relaxed atmosphere with quality food and service. The Complete Kingwell Restaurant Package includes:

Reserved table for the day

Two or three course meal

Premier Enclosure Ticket

Racecard

Tote Betting Facilities

Cash Bar

Optional Afternoon Tea

Optional selection of British cheeses

Starters:
English Leek & Potato Soup, Soured Cream and Baked Rustic Breads
Homemade Potted Chicken Liver Parfait served with White Onion Chutney & Crusty Bread
Kiln Smoked Salmon, Lemon Crème Fraiche and Rocket Leaf
Wild Mushroom and Tarragon Ragout on Toasted Brioche with Flaked Parmesan
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Main Courses
Rump of Lamb, served with Pickled Red cabbage, Dauphinoise Potatoes, Thyme Jus
Paupiette of Plaice, Filled with a Salmon, Lemon & Roquette Mousse, Pan-fried New Potatoes,
Fine Beans, served with a White Wine Cream Sauce
Classic Chicken Chasseur, Seasonal Vegetables, Chive Mashed Potato.
Roasted red pepper with a Mixed Bean and Vegetable Cassoulet
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Dessert
Warm Chocolate Fondant with Toffee Sauce
Glazed Lemon Tart with a Compote of Seasonal Berries
Pear & Thyme Tart Tatin, Vanilla Pod Custard
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Wincanton Racecourse Directions

Wincanton Racecourse is situated on the B3081 between Wincanton and Bruton. The B3081 is just off the A303 which is the arterial route between London and the South West. It is 37 miles south of Bristol and 38 miles north of Bournemouth. There is free parking at the racecourse and places allocated for disabled drivers are available in all car parks.

From Bournemouth: follow the signs towards Blandford on the A350. Continue on the A350 until the traffic lights north of Blandford. At the traffic lights turn left towards Sturminster Newton on the A357. Take the A357 and continue through numerous villages. Bypass Sturminster Newton, remaining on the A357 and then follow the signs to Stalbridge and Wincanton. As you come into Wincanton town centre the racecourse is sign posted and is on the B3081 towards Bruton.

From Bristol: follow the signs for Shepton Mallet on the A37 and at Shepton Mallet follow signs to Castle Cary and Wincanton on the A371. Follow the signs for Wincanton town centre and the racecourse is approximately 1 mile from the town on the B3081, on the left hand side.

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Wincanton Racecourse Dress Code

There is no formal dress code at Wincanton Racecourse. We would suggest that smart/casual clothes are worn in the Premier Enclosure. Above all we recommend that you dress for the weather.

Make every day a winner!