BRIGG RACE FANS' SUPPORT WELCOMED

Brigg's many horse racing fans and punters will be interest to know that Britain's principal summer jump racing venue - Market Rasen Racecourse - is poised to step into the spotlight for a series of top fixtures in July and August.
Not only does the Lincolnshire racecourse host the major jumps race of the summer in Britain on Ladies' Day in July, there are 'Rasen Rocks' concerts featuring X Factor finalists and Peter Andre for visitors to look forward to.
The first of the big occasions is fast approaching, for it is Don Noble bookmakers music day on Sunday 3 July with the first race due off at 2.30pm. After the races are finished, Jamie 'Afro' Archer, Aiden Grimshaw and Paije Richardson come on stage to entertain the crowds.
Just under a fortnight later, and it's the showpiece day of the year at the racecourse - The Journal Ladies' Day - featuring the £50,000 totesport.com Summer Plate. There's shopping, fashion shows, and prizes for the 'best dressed lady' and the 'best hat'. Saturday 16 July, which also includes the £30,000 Totescoop6 Summer Hurdle is the richest racing day of the year at Market Rasen Racecourse, which means some of the country's top horses and jockeys will be in action.
Sunday 31 July is Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund family fun day with plenty of children's entertainments and lots of RAF attractions, including a flyover before the races.
Ladies' Night - on Saturday 13 August - is a second chance for the fairer sex to dress to impress. Once again, there's a prize for the 'best dressed lady', and Miss Market Rasen 2011 will be chosen.
Then, in the second 'Rasen Rocks' event of the summer, Peter Andre is in concert after the races have finished on the evening of Saturday 20 August.
Pip Kirkby, the racecourse's managing director, said: "Our summer racing programme is phenomenally popular, and there's always something for everyone to enjoy. We are very excited to be hosting Peter Andre as well as three X Factor finalists in concert."
Unlike at all other fixtures at Market Rasen Racecourse when under 18s are admitted free of charge, the two concert ocasions have a charge for children aged five years and over - £6 each. Children's tickets are limited in number, so early purchase is advisable, and there will be a maximum of two children's tickets per paying adult.

Admission (excluding Rasen Rocks)
Premier Members £26/28; County Enclosure £19/21; Tattersalls £14/16; Family Enclosure £9/10; Picnic Car Park £5 per car + Family Enclosure admission per adult. Accompanied children 18 admitted free of charge.

Admission for Rasen Rocks
Premier Members £32; County Enclosure £25; Tattersalls £20; Family Enclosure £15; accompanied children aged 5-17 years £6. Parking free. More information at www.marketrasenraces.co.uk.

Hospitality on Sunday 3 July: A £55 ticket offers County Enclosure admission (usual cost £25); nachos with cheese, Mexican salsa and sour cream; fiery chilli con carne with rice; a 24-can crate of lager; private box and balcony; private bar and waitress service; and a raceday programme.

Mysterious Girl advance admission package on Saturday 20 August - including Greek salad, glass of Pimm's or strawberry cider, County Enclosure admission, plus racing and concert programme - £30.

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