Race days 2018

Sunday, 6. May 2018: Zurich Race Day

Season opening 2018 at the Zurich-Dielsdorf Racecourse

On Sunday, 6. May 2018, the race is on for the 2018 season with the Zurich Race Day:

Highlights are the City of Zurich Grand Prix, the traditional steeplechase and the Grand Prix Priora 2000 Guineas, the first race of the classic flat race series for three-year-old horses.

Experience the thrill of horse racing first hand, place a bet and enjoy the unique atmosphere. Different catering options, pony rides, a raffle and several exhibitors on the grounds make a day at the races an exciting trip for the entire family.

6. May 2018 – Program:

11.30: Racecourse opening

12.20: Pony rides

13.15: Start of the first race

17.00: Start of the last race

Sunday, 10. June 2018: Kids' Day - Race and Charity

On Sunday, 10. June 2018, children’s eyes are guaranteed to be sparkling with joy at the 10th anniversary edition of the traditional Kids’ Day – Race & Charity.

In addition to top class horse racing including highlights like the Silver-Blue Ribbon of Zurich and other flat, cross-country and trotting races, the Kids’ Day offers various attractions especially for our younger guests: a fun park with many activities to participate in, pony rides, clowns and much more.

In collaboration with the charity foundations Theodora and Wunderlampe, we run a big raffle in order to raise money for severely ill and handicapped children.

Tuesday, 21. August 2018: PMU Afterwork Races

In the late afternoon/early evening of Tuesday, 23. August 2018, the Zurich Horse Racing Association is hosting After Work Races for the third time. Call it a day and enjoy a relaxed summer evening at the Zurich-Dielsdorf Racecourse: choose your favourite horse at the paddock, have a drink and place a bet!

The PMU After Work Races are being broadcasted live to France by the French horse racing channel and guarantee top class racing including the Prix de Diane, the Swiss Oaks, a classic race open to three year old thoroughbred fillies and highlight of the evening, as well as other flat, steeplechase and trotting races.

Thanks to our esteemed sponsor Bezirkssparkasse Dielsdorf, admission is free.

Why not use the opportunity for a company outing or to treat your clients to a memorable evening at the races? We offer various VIP packages, do not hesitate to contact us.

Sunday, 23. September 2018: Land Rover - Jockey Club Race Day

Do not miss the grand season finale, the Land Rover – Jockey Club Race Day, on Sunday, 23. September 2018.

Well-endowed races like the Grand Prix Land Rover – Jockey Club, the listed race on turf with the highest price money in Switzerland, the classic St. Leger, St. Leger Club of Lucerne and other flat and trotting races provide top class racing.