FANCY A DAY AT THE RACES?

Market Rasen Racecourse is gearing up for its biggest National Hunt racing occasion of the year on Saturday - Tote Summer Plate & Ladies' Day, supported by The Journal in Lincolnshire.
Brigg folk will be swelling the crowd, while our bookies will be taking bets from many others who can't make it but are still interested in the runners and riders.
The crowds will descend on Rasen in large numbers for the showpiece day of high-class horse racing, shopping, fashion shows, and live music. With £140,000 in prize-money on offer, July 17 is the richest racing day of the year at Market Rasen Racecourse, which means the country's top horses and jockeys will be in action.
The £60,000 Totesport.com Summer Plate is run over two and three quarter miles and is the most significant race of 2010. The major supporting race is the first at 2pm - the £40,000 Totescoop6 Summer Hurdle.
In the public enclosures, there are three fashion shows by the Agatha boutique of Lincoln, beginning shortly before the first race.
Judges will decide between ten finalists for 'best dressed lady' and five finalists for the 'best hat' award from those visitors who register between 12 noon and 2pm.
The 'best dressed' lady wins a £300 Planet voucher, a sheer indulgence package for two at Eden Hall, and a bouquet of flowers from Stem. The runner-up receives a £200 Planet voucher, flowers and Champagne from Lanson. The third placed lady gets a £50 Planet voucher, flowers and Champagne.
The lady with the 'best hat' wins a £50 Planet voucher, £75 to spend at Felicity Hats, a bouquet of flowers from Stem and Champagne from Lanson. The runner-up receives flowers and Champagne.
Pip Kirkby, the racecourse's managing director, said: "It's a delight to be looking forward to our most important horse racing day of the year, and we anticipating a super crowd of jump racing fans on Saturday."
As for punters looking for a tip in the major races, racing presenter Mike Vince will be hosting his punters panel in the parade ring before racing begins.
Admission gates at the racecourse will be open at midday. The first race is at 2pm. Premier Members - sold out; County Enclosure £20; Tattersalls £15; Family Enclosure £9; Picnic Car Park £5 per car + Family Enclosure admission per adult. Accompanied children under 18 always admitted free of charge. Parking free. More information at www.marketrasenraces.co.uk