The story of the people and horses involved in racing from its Royal origins to Lester Piggott, Frankie Dettori and other modern heroes.
Highlights include: the head of Persimmon, a great Royal Derby winner in 1896; a special display about Fred Archer, the late Victorian jockey who committed suicide, which features the pistol he used to take his life; and the colourful jackets of ‘Prince Monolulu’, the 1950’s tipster.
10-00am to 5pm (last admission at 4-30pm)
Admission prices for 2011
Adults £6.50
Concessions £5.50
Children (under 16 years) £3.50
Family ticket £15 (2 adults + 4 children)
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