THERE will be a treat for rugby enthusiasts at Haydock Park tomorrow as it hosts a Super League-themed race meeting.

‘Betfred Super League at the Races’ will see six races on the track. And the card will alsd feature the ‘Betfred Super League Mascot Derby’ at 6pm, a highly competitive one furlong race which will see Super League club mascots take to the turf.

Entries include Saints' Boots whop will be up against rivals including Wigan’s Max the Warrior, Wolfie for Warrington and Leeds' Ronnie the Rhino, among others.

The mascots will parade in the paddock before the race where the ‘best turned out’ mascot will be chosen and a short parade will also take place in front of the grandstands before they line up on the furlong marker.

A full form card will be available in the race programme so you can follow and bet on your favourite mascot and there will be full race commentary from Sky Sports' veteran rugby league commentator Eddie Hemmings.

There will also be a fanfare entry into the winner's enclosure and a presentation after the race will take place for the Betfred Super League Mascot Derby winner.

Players from the clubs will be there and the Super League trophy will be available for photographs in the Paddock.

Jason Fildes, general manager of Haydock Park, said: “It’s great to bring two major sports in the North West together. We have always wanted to host a rugby at the races evening and it’s brilliant to have the support from all the team at Betfred and the Rugby Football League.

Mark Pearson, head of media and communications at Betfred, added: “Betfred are delighted to bring their new partners at Super League to a night at the races and where better than Fred’s favourite racecourse, Haydock Park.

"Hopefully the Betfred Super League Mascot Derby will become a regular feature of Haydock’s summer racing calendar."

Following the races the focus turns to the Paddock where resident DJ Jeff Wall will be playing the latest tunes and classic hits for a ‘Party in the Paddock’.

Book your tickets today with the £10 offer code ‘BSL10’ online at haydock.thejockeyclub.co.uk. There is limited availability. For enquiries about private hospitality, call 01942 402 624.