If you’ve ever been to a day at the races, you'll know the thrill of looking at the form of all the horses, deliberating over which one is going to be the winner and hesitantly making your final choice. The starter’s gun goes and in no time your horse is thundering down the home straight, neck and neck with the others, followed by the roar of the crowd as they all cross the finishing line.

It’s a heady, charged atmosphere full of excitement and makes a perfect day out for your birthday party; an event in which everyone can participate and enjoy. You don’t even have to make it about placing bets, you can create your own system using paper money to bet among yourselves, with a fantastic prize for the person who accumulates the most throughout the day. Whatever you choose, everyone will enjoy the rollercoaster ride of cheering on their trusty steed until the very last race.

You can make your event as formal or casual as you like. However, for many, it is the perfect occasion to dress in your best and make it a really special day out. If you're having a birthday party at the races, you can treat everyone to some fancy nibbles and fizz and you can even lay on some private catering in one of the racecourse’s hospitality suites.

In building-up to your fantastic birthday party at the races, why not organise a mini bus or coach, so that everyone can travel together? It’s a great way to get the party started with a few refreshments and music along the way to set the scene for an atmospheric and exciting day out.

It's time for the off

Are you looking forward to your rip-roaring day at the races? Then it’s most certainly time to get a move on and get your birthday party invitations ordered. Putty Print is the go-to online site for these. There are a wide range of customisable birthday party invitations to choose from, and if your decision to go the races is a spontaneous one, don't worry! Your order will be dispatched on the same day, for free, as long as it is placed by 10am.