THE first of three July meetings at Stratford Racecourse takes place next Wednesday afternoon.

A seven-race card of summer jump racing is on offer to racegoers with the first under starter's orders at 2.20pm.

The feature race of the day is the JP Seafoods Handicap Hurdle at 4.20pm that has £10,000 of prize money on offer.

Gates open at 12 noon and usual admission prices apply with accompanied children under the age of 16 admitted free to all enclosures.

There are also meetings at Luddington Road on Sundays, July 16 and 23.

The latter is Ladies Day when there will be competitions for Best Dressed Lady, Most Fashionable Couple, Best hat and Best Dressed Couple.

Gates open at 12 noon and the first race is off at 2.10pm.

The popular annual Family Day takes place on July 16 when there will be a host of activities on offer for children on what is always an entertaining afternoon both on and off the track.