Saturday 24^th July saw the highest attendance at the Mijas racecourse this season, over 7,000 people enjoyed another warm “Night at the races” with the theme of “Ladies Night” organised by the Costa del Disco group. Hundreds of the coasts beautiful Ladies arrived sporting a variety of headgear and stunning outfits making Mijas a contender to Ascot for fashion at the races!

The first of five races started at 10.30pm allowing families to enjoy a meal at one of the many eateries within the course. Pre race entertainment was provided by local musician and DJ, Ian Jacks with his “Flashback to the 80s” show in the VIP terrace bar “Le Chic”.

Throughout the evening displays of flamenco were given by a group whose youngest dancers were only 8 years old.

Winner of the closely contested third race was Missin,  jockey Ivan Lopez, trainer  Blas Rama and head groom  Alejandro

*Pictures by W.Thomas*

This week the race night changes from Saturday to Friday for the remaining two race nights of the summer season.

Friday 30^th July the gates open to the public at 8.30pm and the first race is at 10.30pm. This night is dedicated to Mijas with free sangria given out to all and an exhibition of handicraft from the Mijas arts centre.

Entertainment will include a special performance by Frank Burke (formerly of one of the 70s biggest disco bands – HEATWAVE) who will be treating the crowds to his “Greatest disco hits of the 70s” show, which of course will include all those “Heatwave” classics. Frank, and local group “Traffic Jam”, whose repertoire includes some great U2 tribute songs, can be seen in the Live Music venue “Le Chic” from 9pm.

Entry to the racecourse is only 5 euros and under 18s and over 65s get in for FREE. All attractions within the racecourse are free entry.

For more information about the Mijas Race Nights :

Call  952 661 819