Great Western Railway and Newbury Racecourse have partnered up as part of an Olly Murs race-day giveaway. Instagram followers of the rail operator and the racecourse have been given the opportunity to win a fabulous prize with a value of over £750, including a live performance by Olly Murs!

The giveaway is for the BetVictor Hungerford Day on Saturday the 19th of August with the competition now underway with a lucky winner set to receive the prize of a lifetime with an invitation to Newbury Racecourse with two First-Class tickets with Great Western Railway as part of the prize.

To be in with a chance of winning the luxurious prize, you need to follow the instructions over on the GWR website. The winner will receive:

• Two First Class return train tickets to Newbury Races on Saturday, the 19th of August from anywhere on the Great Western Railway network
• 1 night’s stay for two people at The Retreat for Saturday, the 19th of August
• 2 Premier Enclosure tickets to the BetVictor Hungerford Day with Olly Murs on Saturday 19 August
• A private table for two in the Hennessy Restaurant for racing and the concert
• Tea & Coffee
• Champagne & Canapé Reception
• Three-Course À la carte Lunch
• Light Afternoon Tea
• Complimentary, Preferential Car Parking
• Official Racecards

The BetVictor Hungerford Day marks Newbury Racecourse’ most renowned event and the biggest in its race calendar. This year Olly Murs will headline ‘Party in the Paddock’ following the racing.

Great Western Railway offers a fantastic travel option for those attending the race as Newbury Racecourse station is located on-site, just a short walk to the entrance. The rail operator is providing half-hourly services from Reading and Bristol with excellent connectivity to London, South Wales and the southwest of England.

GWR Regional Marketing Executive, Katie Axford, said:

“We have worked closely with our partners at Newbury Racecourse over the years to bring thousands of visitors to an exciting day out at the races by train.”

“We are grateful for their incredibly generous prize for one of our loyal followers, and we hope the lucky winner has a fantastic time.”

Newbury Racecourse Marketing Director, Harry Walklin, said:

‘’It’s not long until we welcome Olly Murs to Newbury Racecourse to perform live as part of BetVictor Hungerford Day on Saturday 19 August and it’s great to be able to partner with Great Western Railway to offer such an exciting prize bundle for the much-anticipated music race-day.”

“With a rail station on-site at the racecourse it couldn’t be easier to get here to enjoy the action all year round and we’re looking forward to welcoming the lucky winner on 19 August.”