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PLUMPTON 2019/20 03 2019/20 RACEDAY FIXTURES CORE SPREADS SKY SPORTS RACING FAMILY RACEDAY SUSSEX NATIONAL WELCOME Sunday 22 September Sunday 5 January PLUMPTON 2019/20 03 2019/20 RACEDAY FIXTURES CORE SPREADS SKY SPORTS RACING FAMILY RACEDAY SUSSEX NATIONAL WELCOME Sunday 22 September Sunday 5 January THE BOB CHAMPION TIMEFORM RACEDAY Plumpton Racecourse is a hidden gem at the foot of the South Downs in East CANCER TRUST Wednesday 15 January Sussex. Horse racing has been held at Plumpton since 1884, and through the CHARITY RACEDAY Monday 21 October years we have welcomed many of horse racing’s legends – both horse and human STRONG FLAVOURS – including none other than Sir Anthony (AP) McCoy, who rode his 3,000th winner CATERING RACEDAY here on Restless D’Artaix. You are likely to be rubbing shoulders with the UK’s JUMP SEASON Monday 27 January top trainers and jockeys at Plumpton, and we are renowned as a nursery ground PREVIEW RACEDAY Monday 4 November INJURED JOCKEYS for many future equine stars. FUND CHARITY SKY SPORTS RACING RACEDAY As a National Hunt Jumps course, we host Racegoers Club, we pride ourselves on NOVEMBER RACEDAY Monday 10 February 17 racedays a year from September to offering all our guests a warm welcome Monday 18 November May. Plumpton offers a wide variety of and high level of service. Whether you are FEBRUARY RACEDAY fixtures, from ones featuring high quality here for a family celebration, entertaining FESTIVE FUN RACEDAY Monday 24 February Monday 2 December and high value racing such as the Sussex business clients, rewarding staff for their National, Sussex Champion Chase and hard work or simply enjoying a day out with ANGLO-IRISH CHRISTMAS RACEDAY RACEDAY Sussex Champion Hurdle, to family fun days friends, we always ensure we have a smile Monday 16 December Monday 9 March or classic midweek action for the jumping on our face and offer you the VIP service aficionado. Whether you are a seasoned you deserve. SKY SPORTS RACING racegoer or a first timer, there is a fixture SPRING JUMPS for everyone. Wednesday 18 March We look forward to welcoming you to Honoured to be voted ‘Best Small Plumpton and hope you have a day to SUSSEX RACEDAY Racecourse in the South 2018’ by the remember. Sunday 5 April EASTER FESTIVAL Sunday 12 April Monday 13 April “Lovely course. Parade ring very closely sited to the main LADIES DAY area & course. One of my favourite venues for racing.” Sunday 10 May DAVID D RACEDAY FIXTURES All fixture dates & names WELCOME PLUMPTON RACECOURSE 2019/20 subject to change PLUMPTON RACECOURSE 2019/20 04 05 HOSPITALITY Horse racing and hospitality are include the private and exclusive use of natural partners. A day’s racing is ideal one of our hospitality boxes, all of which for entertaining, combining the thrills of have a view of the home straight and winning sporting action with great opportunities post from a private balcony, where the view to socialise, talk racing and share in all is truly unique. the excitement that a day at the races can offer. From the moment of your enquiry, we will provide you with a personal and bespoke DIRECTORS’ SUITE PLATINUM GOLD SILVER* With at least 6 races at each raceday, service, so that you can relax and enjoy from £125pp** from £125pp** from £105pp** from £80pp** spaced between 30 and 40 minutes apart, your day. there is time to enjoy each race, and still Arrival glass of English Arrival glass of English Glass of prosecco Two course lunch have time to socialise with everyone in your Platinum, Gold and Silver packages sparkling wine sparkling wine and canapés on arrival (main & dessert) party. Whether you are regular or first timers, require a minimum of 8 people. Exclusive use of the Three course Three course Coffee there is a race for everyone, and no two Directors’ Suite served lunch served lunch Dedicated staff races are the same! Directors Suite requires a minimum Three course Coffee & Plumpton Coffee & Plumpton Hospitality admission badges of 24 people. served lunch Petit Fours Petit Fours Reserved car parking Plumpton can offer a variety of experiences Afternoon tea Afternoon tea or Sussex Dedicated staff dependent on the size of your party and Complimentary racecard Sussex cheese board cheese board Hospitality admission badges budget. With a wide range of packages, Dedicated staff TV showing racecourse rooms and views, we can make your event Enquiries please email Coffee & Plumpton Reserved car parking coverage one to remember. All hospitality packages [email protected] Petit Fours Hospitality admission badges Complimentary racecard Dedicated staff Reserved car parking TV showing racecourse Hospitality admission badges Complimentary racecard coverage Reserved car parking TV showing racecourse “ Magical, amazing, tremendous, fabulous… I could go on Complimentary racecard coverage and on! Please can you thank our host who looked after us in the box – he was charming and so polite. You really TV showing racecourse coverage do run a top show at Plumpton.” KATE D *available on selected November, January and February fixtures only ** All prices include VAT HOSPITALITY HOSPITALITY PLUMPTON RACECOURSE 2019/20 PLUMPTON RACECOURSE 2019/20 06 07 PADDOCK RESTAURANT MARQUEE RESTAURANT The Paddock Restaurant is our premier restaurant, located on the first floor The Marquee Restaurant, situated on the home straight, opposite the final fence, of our Sussex Stand adjacent to the parade ring and looking out at the winning is where you can see the equine talent on display, at close quarters. The Marquee post. Offering panoramic views of the parade ring, racetrack and South Downs Restaurant gives racegoers the chance to combine a fine dining experience, National Park, with a private balcony reserved exclusively for restaurant guests, whilst enjoying the thrills of each and every, race close at hand. the views are spectacular. You are welcome to stay in the restaurant for the whole day or feel free to get closer to the action and explore the racecourse The Marquee is a perfect place for both MARQUEE RESTAURANT further, knowing your table remains yours for the remainder of the day. small and large parties and offers plenty PACKAGE of space to enjoy the races, either from With up to 120 people catered for on a from £65pp** PADDOCK RESTAURANT the comfort of your table or get close and busy raceday the atmosphere within is one (Available for: Family Raceday, Festive Fun, Christmas Raceday, PACKAGE personal watching from the private lawn. Sussex National, Easter and Ladies Day) of knowledge and passion, with many well- There are bar and betting facilities within known Owners and Trainers in attendance. from £75pp** the marquee and you are situated close Welcome drink This is where you might find racing celebrities to the betting ring too. Three-course set menu and we try to organise a tipster at all fixtures. Welcome drink Coffee & Plumpton Petit Fours Three-course à la carte menu With a capacity of over 300, the Marquee Table for the day Our top chefs create special, seasonal Coffee & Plumpton Petit Fours works as a perfect venue for private parties/ Complimentary racecard menus for racegoers, using the freshest Table for the day hire as well as the busy restaurant listed Private lawn opposite last fence ingredients, including locally sourced meats, Complimentary racecard above. We can accommodate tables between fruits and vegetables. We also offer an 2 and 12, with larger parties placed adjacent Admission Ticket Exclusive 1st floor viewing balcony excellent wine menu with a wide range of to one another. styles and vintages, both local and from afar. Admission Ticket Included in the price is a welcome drink, “What a great day out at Plumpton An exquisite three-course meal, table for the three-course meal, racecard, table service “We had one of the best meals ever Races, the staff were so friendly, day and table service is all included in the and admission. at a racecourse restaurant yesterday. facilities were great and lunch package price. We also offer a Little Person’s Excellent service from all staff, and menu, especially for our younger racegoers. in the Marquee was excellent! perfect viewing for both the paddock Highly recommend for a great and course itself. We look forward to Enquiries please email day out for the whole family” joining you again in the near future.” [email protected] JULIE W **All prices include VAT DEBORAH G **All prices include VAT RESTAURANTS RESTAURANTS PLUMPTON RACECOURSE 2019/20 PLUMPTON RACECOURSE 2019/20 08 09 SPONSORSHIP & ADVERTISING CONFERENCES, MEETINGS & EVENTS Raceday Sponsorship is a great way to promote your Advertising Here at Plumpton we can cater for all your business needs, whatever your business with local and national coverage or celebrate Want to showcase your business at Plumpton, then how about requirements. Offering a variety of suites including a large, permanent a special occasion with family and friends. advertising with us? With over 35,000 visitors each season, advertising marquee, 9 hospitality boxes, restaurant and Directors’ Suite, we can cater offers an array of opportunities for you and your business, whether for delegate numbers starting at 2, to over 300. With experience of hosting The exposure for your company or celebration is unbeatable. it is for one raceday, multiple racedays or the whole season. assessment days, interviews, conferences and networking events, we can Crowd attendance at Plumpton is over 35,000 each year, with assist you in planning all types of successful events for your business. thousands more watching live on TV with ‘Sky Sports Racing’, who have a monthly audience of over 1.9 million and offer RACECARD & BIG RACECARD & BIG SCREEN SCREEN PACKAGE ANNUAL PACKAGE Outdoor space isn’t an issue either, with the With experienced and expert caterers social media recaps during and after each race. centre of the course offering the perfect who will meet all your catering needs, from £200* £2800* location for a large, outdoor event for up canapés to a five-course meal, the flexibility Benefits: • Present the trophy to the to 5,000 people.
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