Newmarket Racecourses celebrates the emergency Services, NHS and armed forces with free entry for the Dubai Future Champions Festival in October.

The festival takes place on Friday and Saturday, October 12 and 13 on Newmarket’s Rowley Mile course, with high quality racing over two days, and entertainment planned.

Friday is also the traditonal autumn Ladies Day, with the chance to be crowned Best Dressed Lady, and style awards.

Amy Starkey, regional director, Jockey Club Racecourses East Region, said: “We are delighted to announce our special offer for Emergency Service, NHS and Armed Forces staff, which will enable them to attend either day of the Dubai Future Champions Festival for free.

“ We simply wouldn’t be able to stage our race meetings and music events without the guidance and support of the emergency services and as a thank you for all the hard work they do both here and across the country we are inviting them to enjoy a hard-earned day off at the races, free of charge, this October.

“The Dubai Future Champions Festival is the highlight of the Gold Season on the Rowley Mile and features world-class racing, amazing fashion and fantastic entertainment. We felt there was no more fitting occasion on which to reward the nation’s heroes.”

Tickets have to be booked in advance in order to benefit.

Emergency service, NHS and armed forces employees are eligible to receive a complimentary Grandstand an Paddock ticke for either day of the Dubai Future Champions Festival.