There’s action at Newton Abbot Racecourse this weekend as the end of the summer holidays are being celebrated with the course holding a Summer Festival weekend.

There is free entry for children aged 16 and under and also for students, the latter holding a valid student ID or NUS card.

Amongst some great racing there’s the listed Class 1 Lord Mildmay Memorial Handicap Chase on Saturday and the Class 2 totequadpot Four Places In Four Races Handicap Hurdle on Sunday.

The family enclosure will be open for both fixtures with a range of activities for children to enjoy.

Tickets will be available at the gate on the day.

Racing starts at 2:10pm for both fixtures, with gates opening two hours before.