Newbury Racecourse

The British weather that seems set on destroying the Summer again this year showed its true colours at Newbury Racecourse on Friday evening, but did not dampen the spirits of the crowd. Thousands of racegoers basked in sunshine and then took cover from the rain but failed to let the weather dampen their spirits as reggae legends UB40 with special guest Maxi Priest took to the stage after the last race and performed a selection of their greatest hits new and old, injecting some summer spirit at the stunning Berkshire course.

Lisa Ward, Sponsorship and PR Manager commented; “The atmosphere on Friday was electric and UB40 were brilliant. Racegoers young and old were all dancing in the rain under a sea of umbrella’s enjoying the diverse and iconic music performed with such passion by this legendary band.

We are now looking forward to our annual CGA Ladies Day. This is a hugely popular day with lots of special Ladies Day entertainment planned including a fantastic concert with Boyzone performing live after racing as part of their 2008 comeback tour.”

Having hosted X Factor stars Rhydian Roberts and Ben Mills and reggae legends UB40 with Maxi Priest there is now only one more Party in the Paddock left at Newbury Racecourse this summer season. Irish heartthrobs, Ronan, Stephen, Shane, Mikey and Keith who together make up the hit 90’s boy band, Boyzone will be playing live after racing as part of their 2008 comeback tour on CGA Ladies Day, Saturday 16th August.

Tickets and information are online at www.newbury-racecourse.co.uk or by calling 01635 40015.