MALTON, the famous racing town, flings open its doors to the public this Sunday to reveal more than 500 horses, including the "Queen of Speed" - last Saturday's Group 1 winner Pipalong.

The Haydock heroine will be just one of the star equine attractions at the sixth Malton Racing Association's Open Day.

Tim Easterby's Great Habton yard, home of Pipalong, also houses Royal Ascot winner Romantic Myth, while nearby at Butterwick, Superior Premium, another Royal Ascot winner, resides at Richard Fahey's stables.

Add to that pair, the Nigel Tinkler-trained Sugarfoot- one of the most popular horses in the country, Malcolm Jefferson's Dato Star, Britain's top rated hurdler, and Peter Beaumont's star chasers, Young Kenny and Niki Dec, third in last year's Martell Grand National, and you get some idea of the cast-list.

The stars of yesteryear will also be present. Jodami will take centre-stage at Beaumont's Brandsby stables, while Desert Orchid will again be making a daylong appearance, and will be at Jimmy FitzGerald's yard in the morning, alongside another Cheltenham Festival winner Uncle Ernie.

Sea Pigeon, at the grand old age of 30, will be stationed at James Hetherton's yard before joining the other celebrated retired jumpers for the Parade of Champions, one of the features of the afternoon programme on the Langton Wold Gallops.

Among the many other attractions between 2pm and 4pm are a Pony Grand National, and a Donkey Derby, featuring many well-known jockeys, including the recently retired Lorcan Wyer.

A Parade of Hounds, Dressage Display and Schooling of Hurdlers, plus a entertainment for the children, means there is something for everyone on the agenda.

The stables are open throughout from 9-30am until 1pm and a free Park-and-Ride bus service will ferry visitors around the yards in Malton.

The price is £5 for adults, with children under 16 free.