Students get free ticket offer for racing spectacular

Under a Great British Racing-led scheme, students will gain entry to Dubai Future Champions Day (Friday, October 17) and QIPCO British Champions Day (Saturday, October 18) - although tickets are limited. Six Group One contests, including the QIPCO Champion Stakes, will be among the feast of racing on offer to racegoers and to a worldwide television audience.

Rod Street, chief executive of British Champions Series, said on Friday: "Not only will students enjoy top-class action on the track but there will also be an exclusive student area with great entertainment, dedicated facilities and after-party to provide them with an all-round brilliant raceday experience."

Rod Street: students will enjoy a 'brilliant raceday experience'

To secure tickets, students must register at their chosen racecourse's website, using offer code STUDENTSBCD for Ascot and STUDENT14 for Newmarket.

Those wishing to take advantage of the deal for British Champions Day are encouraged to act swiftly as numbers are limited to the first 2,000. Only one ticket can be reserved per student.

For both days, a valid form of student ID will be required for those holding free student tickets.