Description

Newmarket Racecard – Fourth Day, Friday, October 1st 1948

This original Newmarket Racecard from the Fourth Day of the meeting on Friday, October 1st 1948, offers a fascinating glimpse into British racing in the post-war era. Featuring a six-race programme from the historic home of flat racing, this card records an important day from the Newmarket calendar during the late 1940s.

A valuable piece of racing memorabilia, this official racecard preserves the atmosphere of the period, including the names of the races that formed part of the day’s fixture. It provides collectors with an authentic connection to the traditions and heritage of Newmarket Racecourse.

Race List

2.00 – Maiden Two Yrs Old Stakes
2.30 – Links Maiden Three Yrs Old Handicap
3.00 – Bretby Nursery Handicap
3.30 – Newmarket St Leger
4.00 – Norwich Handicap
4.30 – Rous Memorial Stakes

Historical Context

The Newmarket meeting of October 1948 took place during a significant period in British racing history, as the sport continued to rebuild and return to normality following the disruptions of the Second World War. Newmarket, widely regarded as the headquarters of British flat racing, remained central to the sport’s traditions and calendar.

This racecard represents a snapshot of racing from the late 1940s, preserving the structure of the day’s programme and the historic race names associated with one of the world’s most famous racing venues.

Condition

Good Used Condition. This original racecard has been previously handled and shows the character expected of a historic racing document. It remains a desirable collectible item for enthusiasts of Newmarket, flat racing history, and sporting memorabilia.

Product Details

Original Newmarket Racecourse racecard
Meeting: Fourth Day
Date: Friday, October 1st 1948
Includes six-race flat racing programme
Features historic races including the Newmarket St Leger and Rous Memorial Stakes
Era: 1940s British horse racing memorabilia
Condition: Good Used Condition

A rare and historic piece of racing memorabilia, this Newmarket Racecard from 1948 captures the character of post-war British flat racing and provides collectors with an authentic record of a day’s racing from one of the sport’s most iconic venues.