Frankie Dettori to unveil St Leger Memorial in Firbeck

Robert / Horse racing, Local Area, Our news / Doncaster, Horse racing, News, Places to visit / 1 Comment

We’ve had a busy few days at Throapham with many of our guests attending the St Leger Festival taking place at nearby Doncaster Racecourse this week. Over breakfast I’ve been telling some of the local history associated with the oldest of Britain’s five classic horse-races and it now seems that Frankie Dettori will be in nearby Firbeck on Saturday morning ahead of this year’s race to unveil a plaque to commemorate Anthony St Leger’s connections with our area.

A more detailed article about this is in the Rotherham Advertiser.

Mar 29, 2010

Doncaster Races

Ann / Things to do / Doncaster, Events, Horse racing, Places to stay, Sport / 0 Comment

Racing at Doncaster Racecourse begins on Saturday 17 April with the Doncaster Mile. There are many meetings throughout the year including the St Ledger Festival on Wednesday 8th September. Throapham House is approximately 15 miles from Doncaster Racecourse and close to the M1/M18. For a luxury b&b near Doncaster Racecourse look no further than Throapham House where you will be made very welcome by Ann and Robert.