STRATFORD Racecourse is set to hold its bumper Christmas meet-ing on Saturday, December 29.

Following Stratford's success on being voted Best Small Race-course in the South Midlands and East Anglia area for the second consecutive year by the Racegoers Club, it is all systems go for the climax of a record year that has so far seen a 15 per cent increase in attendance figures.

The holiday meeting is always well attended and there will be a seven-race card with the first starting at 12.50pm and the last at 3.50pm.

Admission prices will be, Club £15, Tattersalls £11, Course £5.

Annual membership is now available for the 2002 season at a cost of £110 for full membership and £50 for those aged 16 to 24 or 75 or over on January 1, 2002.

Annual members receive a metal badge admitting them to 15 race meetings at Stratford, in addition to 15 reciprocal meetings around the country.

For an application form or more details, contact Mrs Jane Patey 01789 267949.

A new corporate brochure for the 2002 season is now available. For a copy or further information on great value all-inclusive packages, contact Tom Gittins on the above number.