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Queen of Darts is Face of Carlisle Ladies Day

She's the lady who has caught the eye in the male-dominated world of darts.

Now 24-year-old Anastasia Dobromyslova is targeting the sport of horseracing.

The blonde Russian is to be the 'face' of Carlisle Racecourse's 2009 Edinburgh Woollen Mill Ladies' Night this summer.

She has been signed up by the Cumbrian track's managing director John Baker who explained: "Anastasia is the lady who is taking on the men in what is seen very much as a male sport.

"She fits in beautifully with our Ladies' Night when we encourage ladies to look out their summer dresses and come racing. The men folk enjoy Edinburgh Woollen Mill Ladies' Night too - and I think they'll like Anastasia as well!"

Anastasia Dobromyslova was the 2008 Women's World Professional Darts Champion, and now plays on the Professional Darts Corporation's Pro Tour which started with the world championship at Christmas time. Her appearance among the men created a deluge of national and international media coverage.

Nicknamed 'From Russia With Love', she was dubbed the 'Siberian snow eagle' of the oche by iconic darts commentator Sid Waddell. Born 100 miles from Moscow, she has been playing darts since the age of 11 and now lives in Cheshire.

Ladies' Night is the most popular fixture every year at Carlisle Racecourse, with the Premier Enclosure selling out up to six weeks before the event.


In the build-up to the big evening on Monday 3 August, Anastasia will be visiting Carlisle on a day in June for a series of media and promotional appearances around the town. She will be at the racecourse too on Ladies' Night which is sponsored by Edinburgh Woollen Mill, the high street chain based just across the Scottish border at Langholm in Dumfries and Galloway.

Tickets can already be ordered for Edinburgh Woollen Mill Ladies' Night. Premier Enclosure is £20 and Grandstand & Paddock is £15. Seniors pay £10 in the Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure. Accompanied under-16s are admitted free of charge. Further information is available at www.carlisle-races.co.uk
, while tickets can be ordered on 0844 579 3002.

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