Description

Royal Windsor Racecard – Monday, 10th August 1981

This original Royal Windsor Racecard from Monday, 10th August 1981 captures an afternoon of flat racing at the picturesque Royal Windsor Racecourse. Featuring a six-race programme, this official racecard offers an authentic snapshot of British racing during the early 1980s.

Original racecards from this period remain popular with collectors, preserving the day’s racing programme and reflecting the traditions of one of Britain’s best-known riverside racecourses.

Race List

2.30 – The Long Acre Maiden Guaranteed Sweepstakes
3.00 – The Cookham Apprentice Selling Handicap Stakes
3.30 – The Saccone and Speed Nursery Handicap Stakes
4.00 – The Seniors Handicap Stakes
4.30 – The Race Course Roundabout Handicap Stakes
5.00 – The Skyport Guaranteed Sweepstakes

Historical Context

Royal Windsor Racecourse has long been recognised as one of Britain’s most scenic flat racing venues, with its location beside the River Thames making it a popular destination for racegoers. During the early 1980s, meetings such as this formed an important part of the summer racing calendar, featuring a varied programme of maidens, handicaps, apprentice races, and nursery contests.

Original racecards from this era provide collectors with an authentic record of individual race meetings and preserve an important part of British horse racing heritage.

Condition

Good Used Condition. This original racecard has been previously handled and may show signs of age and use consistent with its vintage. It remains an attractive collectible for enthusiasts of horse racing history and sporting memorabilia.

Product Details

Original Royal Windsor Racecourse racecard
Date: Monday, 10th August 1981
Includes complete six-race flat racing programme
Features apprentice, nursery, handicap and maiden races
Era: 1980s British horse racing memorabilia
Condition: Good Used Condition

A charming piece of British racing history, this original Royal Windsor Racecard from August 1981 preserves the programme from a classic summer meeting and makes an excellent addition to collections of vintage racecards, sporting memorabilia, and horse racing history.