26.05.09 - RACING AT AINTREE

Status Quo set to rock one lucky fan's night at Aintree's final summer race evening

Aintree Racecourse today announced that it is giving away the chance for one lucky racegoer and four friends to meet and greet the legendary rock group, Status Quo, on the evening of their final race meeting of the summer season on Friday 12th June, which the group are set to headline. 

Racegoers who book tickets for the race evening before 5pm on Friday 29th May will automatically will be entered into a draw for the chance to win a meet and greet with the famous group, for autographs and pictures. By booking by this date, racegoers will also be able to take advantage of the special advance general admission booking rate of £19, which is only available up until Friday 29th May (general admission £24 after this date and on the night).

Tickets can be booked online at aintree.co.uk, by visiting the racecourse in person or by calling 0844 579 3001. The prize draw will be made and the winner will be notified on Monday 1st June.

On the evening, the first of 6 races starts at 6.05pm, with the evening concluding with a live 90-minute performance by Britain’s most successful rock band, Status Quo, who will perform a number of their chart hits including; ‘Rockin’ All Over The World’, ‘Whatever You Want’ and ‘Down Down’.  Their performance will take place by the famous Red Rum Garden, and to date will be their only gig in Liverpool this year.

Emma Owen, Marketing & PR Manager for Aintree Racecourse said, ‘We’re very excited about having Status Quo headlining our final summer racing and music evening, and are delighted to be able to give away the chance for one lucky racegoer and their friends to meet the legendary group by being entered into our prize draw.’

‘It’s an added incentive to get your ticket sooner rather than later, especially when teamed with the early booking rate offer of £19. What better way to end the summer jumps season than by featuring Britain’s most famous rock band at its most famous racecourse – it really is going to be a fantastic evening.’

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For further information, contact  Sarah Driscoll, Marketing & PR Executive on 0151 522 2915, or email sarah.driscoll@jockeyclubracecourses.com

Notes to editors

Friday 12th June – Status Quo – The group will play a full 90-minute set after racing on the closing night of Aintree’s summer series.

Advance tickets:

£19 if purchased on or before Friday 29th May. £24 thereafter or on the night. First race 6.05pm.

Gates open at 4pm each evening, with entertainment following racing starting at around 9pm. Admission gives access to all public areas (including grandstand seating) and to the live Status Quo performance following racing.

Ticket line: 0844 579 3001 or at aintree.co.uk

Hospitality is available for all three nights from £79 per person. Call 0151 522 2911.