Doncaster Racecourse and EWS Network open bookings for St. Leger Pullman

Doncaster Racecourse and EWS Network are pleased to announce that booking has opened for the St. Leger Pullman, a stylish return train service from London to Doncaster operating on Saturday 15 September for the Ladbroke St. Leger meeting.

With many race goers planning their transport arrangements for the 2007 racing calendar now, the early opening for booking on this train, provided by EWS Network, Britain’s premier provider of passenger rail services for special occasions, will allow customers certainty in knowing transport arrangements have been made for the grand re-opening of Doncaster Racecourse.

Customers will travel in style to the Ladbroke St. Leger meeting on its return to Doncaster Racecourse as part its re-opening festival. The train will depart London King’s Cross at 0830, with the return train journey leaving Doncaster at 1900.

Ticket prices offer exceptional value for money and include a reserved seat on the St. Leger Pullman train, coach transfers between the railway station and the new Doncaster racecourse, and entrance to ‘The County Enclosure’.

The St. Leger Pullman also offers a great choice of travel options. This features Premier dining, which includes the Great British Breakfast with champagne as passengers travel up to Yorkshire and a sumptuous four course dinner as they make their way back to London. Alternatively, passengers can simply travel in comfort in our first or standard class coaches with opportunities to sample the delightful refreshments on offer at the buffet car.

Jo Mapletoft, Marketing and Sponsorship Manager for Doncaster Racecourse said: “We are proud to welcome the return of the Ladbroke St. Leger meeting. As part of our plans to celebrate our re-opening, we are delighted to be working in partnership with EWS Network, the premier provider of rail travel to sporting occasions, to offer a high class transport package that is value for money.”

EWS Network is an experienced provider of high class passenger trains for sporting occasions. Trains operated by EWS Network include services for Royal Ascot, the St. Leger Races, as well as numerous football and rugby specials.

Prices for the St Leger Pullman are: Standard class return £85, First class return £125 and Premier dining return £285

Tickets are strictly limited. Bookings can be made by calling Doncaster Racecourse on 01302 304200.