In scenes only slightly less dramatic and probably far more entertaining than the Grand National, more than 40 pantomime horses (plus a few pretenders in the form of zebras and cows) will gallop through Greenwich on this race, dodging bizarre obstacles, stopping at the local public houses for ‘refuelling’ breaks and generally horsing around, all while raising money for Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital. This year's theme is ‘Rockstars’ meaning you can expect horsey acts including Beatles tribute The Fab Foals, Liam & Noel Gallopher and Amy Winehorse. There’ll also be plenty of entertainment throughout the day, including an opening procession on King William Walk, and an after-party with live music, comedy and DJs. There may even be a celebrity appearance or two. Everybody’s welcome at the bash, but if you think you're capable of a charity canter you’ll need to sign up in advance, by emailing [email protected].
Begins at 1pm by Davenport House in Greenwich.