HAYDOCK Park Racecourse saw its first event without restrictions as the three-day Rose of Lancaster Carnival was held over the weekend.
Kicking off on Friday evening, racegoers enjoyed entertainment on and off the track, with Ronan Keating performing on stage.
(C) Mark Ellis Photography 2021 Newmarket Nights 2021
After Friday's races, the singer hit the stage to bring the first live music concert in more than two years to Haydock Park.
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Selling over 45 million records worldwide, both as co-lead singer of Boyzone and as a solo artist, Keating brought a long-awaited sing-along back to the venue.
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(C) Mark Ellis Photography 2021 Newmarket Nights 2021
(C) Mark Ellis Photography 2021 Newmarket Nights 2021
Then on Saturday, The Mansionbet Rose Of Lancaster Stakes headlined the day's races, which includes a Group Three contest staged over an extended 10 furlongs.
There was also the Style Awards, with judges including Hollyoaks actress Lauren McQueen and influencer Frankie Foster.
A waterlogged course meant Sunday's scheduled races were called off but it was a welcome return to normality for the venue.
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