Would you like a song during the race?

Any suggestions?

Kempton planning race run to live orchestra

CONCERTS at racecourses are nothing new, but Kempton is set to push back the musical boundaries by becoming the first track to host a race to a live soundtrack.

The William Tell Overture, performed by members of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, will be played over the public address system during a 1m3f handicap on July 8.

A classical favourite and former theme music for the Lone Ranger radio and TV shows, the plan is to build to a climax as the leaders approach the winning post.

It also breaks now ground for the musicians - or Royal Filly-Monic Orchestra - who, used to the world's great auditoriums and attentive audiences, will find the atmosphere of a raceday crowd somewhat less formal.

Whether owners and trainers have reservations about their horses racing against the backdrop of Gioachino Rossini's masterpiece will be intriguing, but Kempton managing director Amy Starkey, who has no health and safety concerns, is confident the race will be well supported, saying the music will be no louder than that generated by a large crowd.

Ian Maclay, the orchestra's managing director, said: "We have played some unusual recitals before, but this one has to be the most exciting. We know rousing music can motivate humans to run faster, but we have no idea how horses will react. We’ve chosen this particular piece of music due to its 'galloping' rhythm, which will hopefully inspire horses and jockeys."

What about "Go Ahead And Jump" Van Halen.

Did u ever watch the movie 'Dead Poets Society' where Robin Williams gets them all to clap and walk???? They all walked in time to the clapping! Lets hope that the horses arn't like humans, who are basically sheep and all land up walking to the rhythm of the clapping!

Can you imagine all the horses galloping in time and the jocks can't get them to do double time...LOL.

The older members will remember the theme tune of "Champion the Wonder horse"

"older members" remember being at the movies on a Sat morning stamping my feet and singing along with Frankie Laine.

Sure you can find it on youtube? It was black in white in these days.

My dad used to take me to the RITZ on a saturday morning,youtube clip below

Wonderful stuff, cheers.