A great day at the races! Fixtures, special offers and hospitality information SMALL RACECOURSE OF THE YEAR – NORTHERN AREA 2013 2014 Fixture List FIXTURE / DATE January February Saturday 11th Christmas Jumper Saturday Tuesday 21st Mid-Week Racing FIRST RACE* LAST RACE* 12.303.55 12.504.05 Saturday 1st 1.004.30 totepool Medieval Day Featuring the totepool Towton Novices’ Chase Tuesday 18th Mid-Week Racing 1.455.00 March Tuesday 18th Mid-Week Racing 2.105.25 Friday 28th Wear a Hat Friday In aid of Brain Tumour Research 2.205.40 April Sunday 13th Family Day Featuring the Mascot Gold Cup 2.205.35 Tuesday 22nd Easter Racing & Community Raceday 2.105.25 Thursday 22nd Mid-Week Racing 2.005.15 May Thursday 29th (Evening) Yorkshire Post Ladies’ Evening 5.459.05 October Wednesday 15th Opening Meeting In support of Spinal Research 2.205.30 Friday 31st The bet365 Meeting (Day 1) 1.003.55 November Saturday 1st 12.353.55 The bet365 Meeting (Day 2) Featuring the bet365 Charlie Hall Chase Saturday 15th totepool Day & CIU Annual Charity Day 12.053.25 Wednesday 26th Countryside Day 12.103.30 December Saturday 6th Christmas Carol Saturday 12.103.30 Friday 26th The Yorkshire Christmas Meeting (Day 1) 12.353.30 Saturday 27th The Yorkshire Christmas Meeting (Day 2) 12.403.25 *Please note that timings may be subject to amendment Please refer to our website www.wetherbyracing.co.uk for the latest information. 2 STANDARD DAY FEATURE DAY FEATURE PLUS DAY Welcome to Wetherby! Welcome to an exciting year of jump racing at Wetherby Racecourse, Yorkshire’s premier National Hunt Racecourse and home to some of the most competitive races staged throughout the National Hunt Calendar. Experience the thrill of the Steeplechase and enjoy a great day out with family and friends or entertain clients in some of the finest hospitality facilities in the North of England. Wetherby Racecourse promises you a day to remember! IN THIS BROCHURE... 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 Fixture Highlights The Yorkshire Christmas Meeting Enclosures and Admissions Racecourse Map Premier Enclosure Paddock Enclosure Course Enclosure Early Bird and Group Booking Discounts Annual Badge Packages Special Offer Packages Pick of the... Theme Days Hospitality and Fine Dining Private Suites Restaurants Hospitality Pricing Race Sponsorship General Information 3 Fixture Highlights You will find information for all of our 2014 fixtures within this brochure, and while every day at Wetherby Racecourse provides an exciting day out, we believe some of our fixtures offer that little bit extra. The highlights in Wetherby’s fixture list come late in the calendar year, but they are well worth waiting for! Whilst we try to make sure that badges and tickets are available on the day, these meetings are extremely popular and occasionally the Premier Enclosure is a sell out so we would advise booking in advance to avoid disappointment… DON’T MISS THE ACTION – BOOK ONLINE! Book your tickets quickly and securely by visiting www.wetherbyracing.co.uk Friday 26th and Saturday 27th December 2014 The bet365 Charlie Hall Meeting The Yorkshire Christmas Meeting brings people together. Set in the heart of the Yorkshire countryside, Wetherby Racecourse provides an exciting and action packed afternoon’s racing, first-class facilities in which to spend your day and quality food and drink, much of it locally sourced within Yorkshire. YOU provide the rest! Friday 31st October & Saturday 1st November 2014 This meeting is a significant highlight in the National Hunt Calendar, and offers a quality two-day race programme, including two listed races on the Friday and the Grade 2 bet365 Hurdle and bet365 Charlie Hall Steeplechase on the Saturday. The £100,000 bet365 Charlie Hall Steeplechase is widely acknowledged as one of the most important and influential early-season trials for top-quality chasers as they set out on the long road to the Cheltenham and Grand National Festivals. Previous recent winners of the race include State of Play, Deep Purple, Nacarat, Weird Al and Silviniaco Conti. 4 The meeting has a real family feel and offers a day when friends can get together to enjoy the festive season. Join the Ritual… Undecided on what to do after Christmas…!? Why not “Join the Ritual” and bring family and friends racing to Wetherby in 2014. Before you know it, it will be part of the tradition of your Yorkshire Christmas. Over 20,000 people now attend the meeting which generates an atmosphere that you simply have to be part of to fully appreciate. Jason Maguire & Harry Topper – Winners of the 2013 bet365 Charlie Hall Steeplechase Our fixture forms part of the Go Racing in Yorkshire Winter Festival, when all three of Yorkshire's Jumps Racecourses, Catterick, Doncaster & Wetherby race over four days during the festive period. For more information please visit www.goracing.co.uk 5 Premier Enclosure Premier Enclosure badges offer racegoers access to the spectacular Wetherby Millennium Stand, which provides magnificent panoramic views of the racecourse, as well as covered seating in the grandstand directly opposite the winning post. Premier Enclosure badge holders have access to the Marston Moor Bar on Level 2 of the Millennium Stand, which also serves hot drinks and snacks, the White Rose Restaurant on Level 3 and the White Horse Mezzanine Bar overlooking the Parade Ring and Winners’ Enclosure. Premier Enclosure badges also allow access to the facilities that are on offer in both the Paddock and Course Enclosures, as well as the Saddling Up boxes, Parade Ring, Winners’ Enclosure and main betting ring. Standard Day £21.00 | Feature Day £24.00 | Feature Plus Day £30.00 Enclosures and Admissions Paddock Enclosure Wetherby Racecourse offers racegoers a choice of enclosures, each offering something different, but all offer facilities for the disabled, tote and bookmakers, race programme sales and refreshments. A large screen that can be viewed from all enclosures is on-site for every Wetherby fixture. Paddock Enclosure racegoers can enjoy the racing from either the covered Bramham Stand, the comfort of the Bramham Hall or, getting even closer to the action, by the last Fence in the Home Straight. There are several bars and food outlets within the Paddock Enclosure, offering a wide range of hot dishes, snacks and fast food and racegoers also have access to the busy Parade Ring, Winners’ Enclosure and the main betting ring. Standard Day £14.00 | Feature Day £16.00 | Feature Plus Day £18.00 Course Enclosure Situated in the centre of the racecourse, the Course Enclosure offers a great day out for those racegoers with limited budgets. It has views of the Final Furlong as well as catering and betting facilities. Access to the Course Enclosure is either via the turnstiles or those Racegoers who want to take their cars close to the action can do so by coming in through the “Cars-to-Course” entrance and parking in the centre of course car park. Cars-to-Course Admits 1 car and up to 4 adults Standard Day £15.00 Feature Day £15.00 Feature Plus Day £20.00 You can not book in advance for Course Enclosure or Cars to Course Standard Day £5.00 | Feature Day £5.00 | Feature Plus Day £6.00 On Sunday 13th April – Family Day, the Centre of Course and Cars to Course pricing is as that of a Feature Plus day See inside back cover for information regarding car parking, child admission, disabled racegoer facilities, dress code, OAP and student pricing etc. 6 7 Annual Badge Holders Don’t miss the action! If you intend to be a regular visitor to Wetherby Racecourse, then one of our Annual Badge Holder packages could provide you with a huge savings on the standard daily admission prices. One single payment will give you entry to ALL of Wetherby’s fixtures during the season, plus you will receive a host of associated benefits and offers, not the least of which is FREE entry to a number of race fixtures at other racecourses throughout the country. The Annual Badge scheme is operated in line with our ‘traditional’ racing season from October to May. If you are interested in becoming an Annual Badge holder then please call into the Administration Office for further information and an application form will be posted to you towards the end of the summer, in advance of the race meetings scheduled for October 2014 onwards. For further information please visit the Administration Office, call on 01937 582035 or email: info@wetherbyracing.co.uk Early Bird and Group Booking discounts Why not save money and time with an early bird booking? Your tickets will be sent to you in the post so you can avoid queuing on the day. We offer advance booking and group discounts on Premier Badges and Paddock Tickets. Visit www.wetherbyracing.co.uk and get 10% off the total price if you book 1-9 tickets online, or 20% off if you book 10 or more tickets! Alternatively call us on 01937 582035 and get 10% off the total price if you book 10 or more tickets. Our early bird and group discounts close seven days prior to each race fixture date. Please visit our website for more information Our best discounts are available online at www.wetherbyracing.co.uk 8 9 Pick of the... Our ‘Pick of’ packages, are available on advance order only and for most of our racedays. They cannot be purchased at the turnstiles on the day of racing. Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter @wetherbyraces Pick of the Premier Pick of the Paddock Premier Enclosure Admission Racecard Voucher £8 Refreshment Voucher £4 Tote Bet Paddock Enclosure Admission Racecard Voucher £4 Refreshment Voucher £2 Tote Bet Standard Day £32.00 Feature Day £35.00 Feature Plus Day £41.00 Standard Day £19.00 Feature Day £21.00 Feature Plus Day £23.00 You can order packages via www.wetherbyracing.co.uk or call us on 01937 582035 Special offer packages and theme days Our ‘Pick of’ Packages are available on most racedays and can be purchased with either Premier or Paddock admission. They include a racecard, refreshment and tote vouchers as detailed on the opposite page. These packages are ideal as a gift anytime of the year; call us for more information. We like to add a touch of individuality to every raceday, but three days in particular stand out as offering something a little different. Medieval Day, Family Day and Ladies’ Evening all offer exciting racing and fabulous entertainment, and are ideal days for new racegoers, families and group outings. We offer special packages for all three days as detailed on pages 12-13. 10 11 The • • • • • Medieval Day Package £25.00 per person PaddockEnclosureAdmission RacecardVoucher £2ToteBet PintofMead(John Smith’s Smooth or Fosters) HogRoast(BBQ Pulled Pork in a Bap) The Battle of Towton, fought during the Wars of the Roses in 1461 is hailed as the largest and bloodiest battle ever to be fought on English soil. Some 550 years later we commemorate the event with the Towton Novices’ Steeplechase which often results in a battle to the finish between such contenders as Goulanes, Wayward Prince and Weird Al. SATURDAY 1 In 2014 for the first time we bring a real Medieval feel to the day with Living history re-enactments, battle demonstrations, archery, falconry, live music and much more... FEBRUARY SUNDAY The 1AP3RIL • • • • Family Day Package £31.50 PaddockEnclosureAdmissionfor2adults FREEentryforallaccompaniedchildrenaged17andunder RacecardVoucher 2xChildren’sRacingPacks** (Souvenir Badge / Activity Pack and Free Ice-Cream Voucher) Family Day and the going is ‘Soft to Cuddly’ as we feature the Mascot Gold Cup, the world’s largest organised charity mascot race! We also have a 7-race jumps card and FREE family entertainment in the Centre of Course; National Festival Circus, Inflatables, Petting Farm, Barrel Train, Face Painting and much more.. Mascots Parade at 1.00pm, in the Paddock Enclosure. Marquee THURSDAY 2MA9Y Package £77.50 per person £37.50 per person • • • • • • • • • • • • • • PremierEnclosureAdmission ReservedTableinMarquee ReservedParking Racecard TipsterTalk ReceptionDrink Canapés 2-CourseHotForkBuffet CashBar/CCTV/Tote PremierEnclosureAdmission RacecardVoucher GlassofChampagne SeafoodPlatter* £2ToteBet Yorkshire Post Ladies Evening This fixture marks the finale of our winter Jumps Season, so join us as we ‘Party in the Paddock’ on Ladies’ Evening. Sip champagne and enjoy the sound of the Live Jazz Band or visit the Life & Style Marquee and be wowed with our fashion shows. Packages on Ladies’ Evening are not restricted to Fillies. Colts are welcome to book too! Best Dressed Lady and Best Hat competitions sponsored by James Brindley Interiors. *WecanofferalternativeMeatorVegetarianplatters.Pleasecallusonceyouhavemadeyourbookingtodiscuss. Packages can be purchased by calling the ticket office on 01937 582035 or on the website: www.wetherbyracing.co.uk 12 **Additionalchildrenspacksareavailableat£2.20each. All Special Offer Packages are only available on Advance Booking and are not available on the turnstiles on the day of racing. No other offers or discounts apply to Special Offer packages. Wetherby Racecourse management reserve the right to amend special offers and package content without prior notice. 13 The ultimate indulgence... Private hospitality suites and packages Luxurious, private suites are available on the upper floors of the Wetherby Millennium Stand. Each suite has a private viewing balcony which presents a superb panorama of the racing action. Packages are available for groups of 13-250. Hospitality and Fine Dining Few events compare with the exciting spectacle of a day at the races and there is no better way to entertain clients, staff, family and friends than in the style and surroundings of a first-class racecourse. The Wetherby Millennium Stand offers the very best in hospitality with panoramic views that extend beyond the racecourse and over the Yorkshire countryside. Whatever the occasion, you will find everything you need at Wetherby Racecourse. The top quality racing, first class facilities, the beautiful setting and friendly, professional management and staff will ensure that your day is a success. 14 MEYRICK PACKAGE Seepage17forprices •3 Course Set Menu or Hot & Cold Fork Buffet MONTAGU PACKAGE Seepage17forprices •Champagne&CanapéReception •3 Course Superior Set Menu or Special Collation Hot & Cold Fork Buffet •Gourmet Cheeseboard or Afternoon Tea Our packages include: •Private hospitality suite with panoramic views •VIP admission badges •Reserved car parking permits •Choice of silver service or informal dining •Complimentary tea/coffee throughout the day •Account or cash bar within the suite •Official raceday programme •Racing newspapers •Floral table decorations •Account bar within the suite Why not enhance your package with one or more of our finishing touches? Drinks packages •Champagne £10.00+VAT •Canapés £7.15+VAT •Cheese Course £8.25+VAT •Premier Afternoon Tea £7.00+VAT Unless stated, drinks are not included in the package prices. We offer a range of options for your drinks, from account and cash bars, to wine packages and all-inclusive drinks packages. 15 Fine Dining White Rose Restaurant Wetherby Racecourse’s White Rose Restaurant offers an à la carte menu, fine food and excellent value for money. Situated on level 3 of the Wetherby Millennium Stand, the Restaurant overlooks the Paddock Enclosure & Parade Ring. Racegoers wishing to dine will require a Premier Badge to access the restaurant, which we advise you to purchase in advance to guarantee availability. We recommend that you pre-book a table; however, tables are available on the day on a first-come basis. Tables are available for groups of 2-12 guests. To discuss availability or to make a booking in the White Rose Restaurant, contact the Racecourse Caterer, CGC Events Ltd, on 0113 287 6387 or email info@cgcevents.co.uk Private hospitality & ‘Dine & View’ prices Dine & View Restaurant A Dine & View package is an excellent alternative to the larger private suites, offering a private balcony and panoramic views of the Racecourse. The Dine & View Restaurant is a shared facility located on the upper floors of the Wetherby Millennium Stand. Private tables are available for parties of 2-12 guests. DINE & VIEW See opposite page for pricing •Reserved private table •VIP badge & reserved car park permit •Morning coffee with biscuits •Four course ‘Grand Buffet’ •Race programme •Pre-race Tipster Talk •CCTV & Tote facilities •Private bar •Private balcony viewing Dine & View is not available on 26th & 27th December 2014 PLATINUM PACKAGE See opposite page for pricing Christmas Meeting – 26th & 27th December •Reserved private table •VIP badge & reserved car park permit •Morning coffee with biscuits •Bucks Fizz reception & canapés •Four course ‘Grand Buffet’ •Half a bottle of wine per person •Mineral water • Race programme • Pre-race Tipster Talk •CCTV & Tote facilities • Private bar •Private balcony viewing 2014 MEYRICK MONTAGU DINE & VIEW Saturday 11th January £87.00 £112.00 £82.00 Tuesday 21st January £87.00 £112.00 £82.00 Saturday 1st February £105.00 £130.00 £95.00 Tuesday 18th February £87.00 £112.00 £82.00 Tuesday 18th March £92.00 £120.00 £87.00 Friday 28th March £87.00 £112.00 £82.00 Sunday 13th April £90.00 £115.00 £85.00 Tuesday 22nd April £90.00 £115.00 £85.00 Thursday 22nd May £97.00 £125.00 £92.00 Thursday (Eve) 29th May £105.00 £130.00 £100.00 Wednesday 15th October £95.00 £120.00 £90.00 Friday 31st October £95.00 £125.00 £90.00 Saturday 1st November £115.00 £140.00 £105.00 Saturday 15th November £105.00 £130.00 £95.00 Wednesday 26th November £95.00 £120.00 £90.00 Saturday 6th December £110.00 £135.00 £95.00 Friday 26th December £115.00 £140.00 £125.00* Saturday 27th December £110.00 £135.00 £125.00* To book... To discuss availability or to make a booking for Private Hospitality or Dine & View, please contact the Racecourse Hospitality Team on 01937 582035 or email hospitality@wetherbyracing.co.uk Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter @wetherbyraces All prices are subject to VAT at the standard rate. Fixtures and pricing are correct at time of going to print, but may be subject to change. * Platinum Package Prices Excl VAT 16 17 Race Sponsorship General Information Race sponsorship has many benefits and is one of the most cost-effective ways of increasing brand awareness in the sporting arena. We offer both corporate and celebratory sponsorship packages which can be tailored to suit individual requirements and budgets. ABANDONMENT CASH MACHINE DISABLED RACEGOERS As a racecourse which operates throughout the Winter months, Wetherby fully appreciates the risk that the weather can occasionally pose to a race meeting. A Cash Machine is located in the lobby of the Old Members Stand side entrance, and in the Bramham Hall, both of which can be accessed from the Paddock & Premier Enclosures. There is no cash machine facility within the Course Enclosure. Tote betting kiosks also offer a ‘Cash Back’ facility. If a disability requires a racegoer to be accompanied to, and at the races, by a registered carer, one complimentary admission will be provided for the carer at the entrance on the day. Facilities for the disabled racegoers are provided in all of our Enclosures. A typical sponsorship package includes: • Personalised race title • Full colour racecard advertising • Publicity in the national and regional media • On-course publicity on the day, via the PA, CCTV and banner sites • Television coverage via Racing UK • On-course promotional opportunities on the day • Opportunity to judge the Best Turned Out Horse in the parade ring prior to your race • Present a memento to the winning owner in the winners’ enclosure • Celebrate the success with the winning connections • Receive a photograph of the presentation and a DVD of your race Contact us for more information or to request a detailed quotation. Call 01937 582035 or email sponsorship@wetherbyracing.co.uk Therefore, the Company believes it is fair to everybody concerned that, with respect to charges, a clear abandonment policy is adopted. The Wetherby Steeplechase Committee Limited abandonment charges are as follows: Before the 1st race – Full Refund Before the 3rd race – 50% Refund After the 3rd race – No Refund In the event of abandonment, no refunds will be issued on the day. All refund applications must be claimed in writing to the racecourse office within 14 days of the date of the meeting. Please return your tickets or badges, with the name and address of who is to receive the refund and provide details as to how they were originally purchased. CAMERAS Amateur photography is permitted on the Racecourse in all areas normally open to the public. Flash photography is not permitted in any circumstances. CHILDREN All children aged 17 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult and are admitted FREE to all Enclosures. Tickets or badges are not required. Proof of age may be requested. Additional entertainment is provided at selected fixtures throughout the season. Please contact the Racecourse office for more information. 18 CAR PARKING Car parking is provided within the Racecourse grounds and is FREE of charge. Directional parking signage is displayed and car park attendants are on hand to assist you. Racegoers can also pay to park in the centre of our course. Our ‘Cars to Course’ admission allows one car and up to 4 adults entry to the Course Enclosure. COACH PARKING Parking for coaches is FREE and provided within the Racecourse grounds. Complimentary Paddock admission will be provided for drivers who present their Manifest to the main turnstile. (One admission per coach). CONCESSIONS Students receive a £3 discount into the Paddock Enclosure on presentation of a valid photographic ID card. Racegoers aged 65 and over receive a £3 discount into the Paddock Enclosure or can access the Course Enclosure at half-price. Proof of age may be requested. DRESS CODE Wetherby does not operate a formal dress code in any of the Enclosures. Racegoers who wish to use the Premier Enclosure are kindly requested to wear smart casual clothing. More information is available online at www.wetherbyracing.co.uk EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS Are offered on advance and group purchases into our Paddock or Premier Enclosures. The best discounts are offered on-line and close 7 days prior to the fixture date. Check the website for discount closing dates. SHUTTLE BUS For many of our busier meetings a FREE shuttle bus service is operated before and after racing, between Wetherby Town Centre and the Racecourse. Visit the website for dates and timings. OPENING TIMES For the majority of all our fixtures, the gates and all facilities open 2 ½ hrs in advance of the first race. However, we may open earlier for busy fixtures. Opening times can be viewed on our website. DOGS Dogs (except registered guide dogs) are not allowed into any of our Enclosures on racedays PICNICS Racegoers are welcome to bring picnics into any of our Car Parks including the Cars to Course car park. No food or drink is permitted into any of the Enclosures. 19 How to Find Us Wetherby Racecourse & Conference Centre is located just minutes from Junction 46 (Wetherby Services) on the A1(M). Our postcode for your Sat Nav is LS22 5EJ. The Racecourse offers acres of FREE public car-parking. Design by www.bivouac.co.uk If you want to know more about rail and bus links, please visit www.wetherbyracing.co.uk Wetherby Racecourse & Conference Centre more than just racing... BANQUETING / CHRISTMAS PARTIES / CONFERENCES / EXHIBITIONS / OUTDOOR EVENTS / SHOWGROUND / WEDDINGS Contact the Racecourse on 01937 582035 or visit www.wetherbyracing.co.uk 20 The Wetherby Steeplechase Committee Limited The Racecourse York Road Wetherby West Yorkshire LS22 5EJ Tel: 01937 582035 Fax: 01937 588021 www.wetherbyracing.co.uk
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