Tuesday 25th November 2025
10:15
12:15
15:45
Jumps
7
Venetia Williams celebrates 30 years as a trainer this November, so join us on Tuesday 25th November to mark this achievement.
Based near the village of King’s Caple, ten miles away from Hereford racecourse, the track has been the venue for 86 of those winners, which from 450 runners represents an impressive strike rate over such a long period of 19%.
Venetia rode as an amateur, including in the 1988 Grand National, before a fall in which she broke her neck compelled her to retire. Looking to set up as a trainer, she worked for Martin Pipe and John Edwards and gained further experience in France, the USA and Australia. Down Under she was so impressed by the practice there of turning the horses out for a few hours every day, so that they could move around more, enjoy the open air and have a chance to grazes. This goes against traditional training methods, especially in the very different British climate, but perhaps it is a factor that contributes to the success she has had so often with soft-ground horses and stayers.
We hope you can join us on this special day including a parade ring Q&A with Venetia, hosted by Cornelius Lysaght.
Venetia's most high-profile success was Mon Mome in the 2009 Grand National. He was sent off at 100/1 despite landing a good Cheltenham handicap earlier in the season. Venetia became the first female trainer to take the race since Jenny Pitman. Mon Mome will be parading with us on the 25th November as part of the day's celebrations.
Dive into the world of jump racing with our afternoon horse racing event featuring several interesting races. If you’re looking for things to do in Hereford this November, this could be a different Spring day out. Just imagine, you’re trackside, enjoying the crisp air, listening to the thunder of the hooves as you watch the horses race to the finish, and cheers fill the air.
Weekday racing has its own charm – it's ideal for those who have a more flexible schedule beyond the usual Monday-to-Friday routine. Skip the weekend hustle and bustle, and get a taste of the racing scene. Whether you're looking for a relaxed outing or want to catch a glimpse of rising stars in the sport, our horse racing fixture in Herefordshire has got you covered.
Children 17 and under go free* to the races when accompanied by an adult (*exclusions may apply). Children do not require a ticket in advance and a free ticket will be issued on the day.
Concessions discounts are only available on the day.
All bookings directly through our website and over the phone with our customer service team do not incur a fulfilment fee – the price you see, is the price you pay! Bookings through our official hospitality partner Seat Unique have a fulfilment / booking fee applied. All bookings are made in accordance with our terms and conditions of entry.
Access: Grandstand, pre-parade ring, parade ring, all grandstand public bars, all grandstand public eateries and all grandstand public betting outlets
Details: Enables you to watch all of racing action and any live entertainment
Advance discounted admission for groups of 10 or more tickets, with access as outlined above.
LIMITED AVAILABILITY
Access: Grandstand, pre-parade ring, parade ring, all public bars, all public eateries and all public betting outlets
Details: Includes your raceday programme and enables you to watch all of the racing action and any live entertainment
Dining: Includes a beer, wine or soft drink and a traditional pie
Celebrate in style by crafting an exclusive message for the racecard! Your personalised greeting for any special occassion will be featured in the racecard and announced during the event for all to see and hear!
Your personalised message (up to 20 words) should be submitted at least seven days before the event, by responding to your confirmation email or sending it to info@hereford-racecourse.co.uk. There are a limited number of allocated spaces within the racecard, so be quick to secure yours!
