The day is in association with the Willow Foundation – founded by former Arsenal and Scotland goalkeeper Bob Wilson - which organises and funds special days for seriously ill adults aged 16 to 40.

As well as the horse racing, it's a family fun day with free children's entertainment in the form of bouncy castles, Punch and Judy, and an Easter quiz with the prize of a Nintendo DS.

The racecourse's mascot Hugo The Hound will also be greeting visitors and posing for pictures.

"This fun event at Huntingdon Racecourse represents exactly what the Willow Foundation is all about - spending special time with family and friends and creating wonderful memories," said Bob Wilson.

"It will be a fantastic day and your support will help us to provide many more special days for young adults living with serious illness."

Bob and his wife Megs founded the Willow Foundation in memory of their daughter Anna who died of cancer aged 31.

The feature horse race of the afternoon will be the £10,000 three-mile Willow Foundation Handicap Chase.

The racecourse will be open from just after midday, and the first race is currently due off at 2.10pm. The last is at 5.40pm.

During the afternoon, there are three races over hurdles, three over fences, while the finale is a race on the flat.

Admission
>> Admission on Easter Monday (March24): Adult admission £15. Picnic Enclosure £8. Accompanied children under 16 – free. Parking is free. Order tickets by telephone (01480 453373) or online at www.huntingdon-racecourse.co.uk.