A great day at the races! Fixtures, special offers and hospitality information

1 STANDARD DAY FEATURE DAY Welcome to 2018 FEATURE PLUS DAY FLAT RACING F fixture List EVENING RACING E Racecourse

Gates open 2½ hrs prior to the first race but no earlier than 10.00am. Please note that *timings may be subject to amendment. IN THIS BROCHURE... 2018 offers another exciting year of racing at 4 Fixture Highlights , with a choice of 20 great 5 Christmas Racing Fixture/ Date Discount Close Date* First Race** Last Race** 6–9 Enclosures and Admissions racedays on offer between January and December. 10 Discounts January Friday 5th: Weekday Racing 22nd Dec 12.40 3.25 11 ‘Pick of’ Packages Experience the thrill and endurance of the 12 Premier Plus and Theme Days Saturday 13th: Christmas Jumper Saturday 30th Dec 12.30 3.55 13 Annual Badge Holders Steeplechase or revel in the grace and speed of the 14–17 Hospitality and Dining sprint, you are guaranteed a fantastic day out with Tuesday 23rd: Weekday Racing 9th Jan 1.10 4.10 18 Sponsorship 19 General Information friends and family whichever day you attend. February Saturday 3rd: The totepool Medieval Raceday 20th Jan 1.00 4.30 20 How to find us Featuring the totepool Towton Novices’ Chase Wetherby Racecourse promises Tuesday 20th: Weekday Racing 6th Feb 2.00 5.10 you a day to remember!

March Tuesday 20th: Weekday Racing 6th Mar 2.00 5.15 Thursday 29th: Wear a Hat Day 15th Mar 2.00 5.15 Supporting Brain Tumour Research

April Friday 6th April: Weekday Racing 23rd Mar 2.10 5.25

F Sunday 29th: Family Day 15th Apr 2.10 5.30 Featuring the Mascot Gold Cup

May F *NEW FIXTURE TRANSFERRED FROM * Saturday 5th: The totepool Hunt Cup 21st Apr 13.55 17.25

F *THIS RACE HAS BEEN TRANSFERRED TO THIRSK RACECOURSE* Tuesday 8th: Weekday Racing N/A N/A N/A

June F E Wednesday 6th: Ladies’ Evening 23rd May 6.10 9.10

F E Friday 22nd: Party in the Paddock 8th Jun 5.40 8.55

October Wednesday 17th: Opening Jumps Meeting 3rd Oct 2.10 5.25 In support of Spinal Research

November Friday 2nd: The bet365 Charlie Hall Meeting – Day 1 19th Oct 12.50 3.45 Saturday 3rd: The bet365 Charlie Hall Meeting – Day 2 13th Oct 12.20 3.45 Featuring the bet365 Saturday 17th: CIU Annual Charity Day 3rd Nov 12.30 3.50 Wednesday 28th: Weekday Racing 14th Nov 12.55 3.35

December Saturday 8th: Christmas Carol Saturday 24th Nov 11.50 3.10 Wednesday 26th: The Christmas Meeting 5th Dec 12.00 3.20 Day 1 Thursday 27th: The Yorkshire Christmas Meeting 5th Dec 12.30 3.15 Day 2

The *Discount close dates are the last dates you can benefit from our advance booking discounts. See page 10 for more information. Please note that **timings may be subject to amendment.

2 3 Fixture Highlights

You will find information for all of our 2018 fixtures within this brochure, It’s not a Yorkshire Christmas and while every day at Wetherby Racecourse provides an exciting day out, we believe some of our fixtures offer that little bit extra. without racing at Wetherby…. The highlights in Wetherby’s fixture list come late in the calendar year, but they are well worth waiting for! The Premier Enclosure, Restaurants and Hospitality Suites will all sell out on these days so we advise you book early to avoid disappointment.

The bet365 26th DECEMBER (Boxing Day) Charlie Hall AND 27th DECEMBER Meeting Friday 2nd & Saturday 3rd November 2018 The Yorkshire Christmas Meeting The Yorkshire Christmas Meeting brings people together. Early Bird This meeting is a significant highlight in the National Hunt Calendar, An exciting and action packed afternoon’s racing, with first-class Discounts and offers a quality two-day programme featuring two listed races close on 4th on the Friday and the Grade 2 bet365 Hurdle and the £100,000 facilities in which to spend your day and quality food and drink, December bet365 Charlie Hall Steeplechase on the Saturday. much of it locally sourced within Yorkshire – before you know it, the Yorkshire Christmas Meeting at Wetherby Racecourse will Widely acknowledged as one of the most important and influential be part of your Christmas tradition! trials for top-quality chasers as they set out on the long roads to the Cheltenham and Festivals. Save up to 20% on Paddock or Premier Previous winners of this race include , Menorah & . admission when you book online! The 2017 renewal was won by the Nigel Twiston Davies trained, Bristol De Mai. Under 18s go FREE! 4 Enclosures Introducing… and Admissions Millennium West

Wetherby Racecourse offers racegoers a choice of enclosures, each offering something different, but all offer facilities for the disabled, betting and bookmakers, race programme sales and refreshments. A large screen that can be viewed from all enclosures is on-site for every race fixture. Please note that there is limited seating in all enclosures, offered on a first-come basis. Seating cannot be reserved unless you have booked our restaurant or hospitality facilities.

Enjoy our new 100mb dedicated fibre Wifi across the entire racecourse. NEW! All racegoers now have FREE access to internet services on racedays.

The new Grandstand was officially The ‘1891’ Bar opened for racing on Wednesday 18th October 2017. Millennium West is an Situated on Level 3, this bar offers fabulous extension to the existing Wetherby views across the Paddock and Racetrack and is positioned right above the finish post. Millennium Stand and offers something for everyone. On the majority of our racedays the ‘1891’ bar will open as a Premier Enclosure facility, However on selected racedays access may The Henry Crossley Bar be restricted, as the bar may be in use as Situated on Level 1 (Ground Floor) of the a private facility, or it may be available on Grandstand, the bar is a Paddock Enclosure a pre-booked package basis, and open to facility, which offers two bars, serves hot Premier racegoers later in the day. Please snacks and has a small coffee shop area. visit the website for advance information. A betting shop is also located within this Information on access will be clearly bar, which can be accessed internally from advertised on the day of racing within the the Millennium Stand, should our Premier entry foyers. racegoers wish to use it. The ‘Riston’ Suite Located on Level 2, the Riston Suite is our new Owners and Trainers facility offering views across both the Paddock and Racetrack.

See inside back cover for information regarding car parking, child admission, 6 disabled racegoer facilities, dress code, OAP and student pricing etc. 7 Premier Enclosure Course Enclosure

Premier Enclosure Badges offer racegoers access The ‘1891’ Bar, will for the majority of our racedays Situated in the centre of the racecourse, the Course Enclosure to the spectacular Wetherby Millennium Stand, be available as a Premier facility. However on offers a great day out for those racegoers with limited budgets. Cars-to-Course which provides two bars, an a La Carte restaurant selected racedays access may be restricted, as It offers views of the final furlong as well as basic catering, toilet and covered seating in the grandstand directly the bar may be in use as either a private facility or and betting facilities. Admits 1 car and up to 4 adults opposite the winning post. Hot drinks and snacks it may be available to Premier admission holders Access to the Course Enclosure is either via the turnstiles or Standard Day £18.00 are available within both bars. later in the day. Please check the website for those Racegoers who want to take their cars close to the action advance information. Feature Day £18.00 can do so by coming in through the “Cars-to-Course” entrance Feature Plus Day £23.00 Premier Enclosure badges also allow and parking in the centre of course car park. access to the facilities within both the Paddock and Course Enclosures. You cannot book in advance for www.wetherbyracing.co.uk Course Enclosure or Cars to Course Standard Day £23.00

Feature Day £26.00 Standard Day £6.00 Sunday 29th April – Centre of Course pricing is that of a Feature Plus Day £33.00 Feature Day £6.00 Feature Plus Raceday. Feature Plus Day £8.00

Paddock Enclosure

Paddock racegoers can enjoy the racing action The Paddock offers a wide range of mobile from either the covered Bramham Grandstand or catering units selling hot drinks, snacks and fast they can get even closer to the action, from the last food. There is also a dedicated Parenting Room, fence in the home straight. The Bramham Hall and offering a warm and quiet space to feed and NEW Henry Crossley Bar offer warm inside areas change babies and small children. to eat, drink and place bets. On our Feature Plus racedays, additional marquee Standard Day £16.00 facilities are also provided. Feature Day £18.00 Feature Plus Day £21.00 8 9 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. You also guarantee your choice of admission, which may not always be available at the turnstiles. Premier admissions do sell out in advance on our Feature Plus racedays.

We offer early bird and group discounts of up to 20% on purchases of general admissions into either the Premier or Paddock Enclosures. Our best discounts close at least 14 days prior to the raceday, when they are replaced with a standard £1 per ticket discount, which means you will always save money when booking in advance.

Pick of the... Visit www.wetherbyracing.co.uk and look out for the Green discount icon Our ‘Pick of’ packages, are available to advance order on which will provide information about most of our racedays. They include discounted admission plus a racecard, refreshment and betting vouchers. the discounts available and the specific closing dates. These packages cannot be purchased at the turnstiles on the day of racing and they do not attract further early bird or group discounts. Please ensure you check the website for the discount close dates, which are also published When you are in our on-line shop, look out for the at the front of this brochure. ‘information icon’ against our tickets, which provides details of what each package will include.

Pick of the Premier Pick of the Paddock

Premier Enclosure Admission Paddock Enclosure Admission Like us on Racecard Voucher Racecard Voucher Facebook £10 Refreshment Voucher £5 Refreshment Voucher £4 Betting Voucher £2 Betting Voucher Follow us on Twitter Standard Day £36.00 Standard Day £22.00 @wetherbyraces Feature Day £39.00 Feature Day £24.00 Feature Plus Day £45.00 Feature Plus Day £27.00

You can order packages via www.wetherbyracing.co.uk or call us on 01937 582035 10 11 Start your day in style… with Premier Plus

On selected racedays we have introduced our new PREMIER PLUS Find out more at package, which provides Premier admission, reserved parking, www.wetherbyracing.co.uk/ racecard, complimentary drink and a brunch or lunch voucher. premier-plus This package also provides early exclusive access to the new 1891 Information on all of our racing Bar in the Millennium West Grandstand, until a designated time fixtures, seasonal highlights and (usually around the start of the 2nd race) when the bar will be open theme days is available at to all of our Premier admission holders. We only have 100 packages www.wetherbyracing.co.uk available on each day offered and they are limited to 8 packages per purchaser. Bar style seating is provided for all, but is not reserved.

Special offer packages and theme days Annual Badge Holders We like to add a touch of individuality to every raceday Don’t miss the action! but certain days stand out as offering something a little different, days such as our annual Medieval If you intend to be a regular visitor to Wetherby Racecourse, raceday, Family day and Ladies’ Day. then one of our Annual Badge Holder packages could provide you with a huge saving on the cost of daily admission. Special offer admission packages are available for these days, offered On average, the daily cost of admission for Annual Our Annual Badge packages include badges for at great discounted prices Badge Holders is less than one third of the cost of Single, Joint, Guest and 18-24 year olds, so there and only available to our standard Premier Enclosure admission price really is something for everyone. purchase in advance. and includes access to all general Premier and Annual Badges are issued at the start of the Paddock Enclosure facilities, a race programme racing season in October and are valid for and the use of a private facility within the Premier a 12 month period. If you are interested in Enclosure. finding out more please contact the Additional to this is the opportunity to attend Racecourse Office on 01937 582035 or 40 reciprocal race meetings at Racecourses email [email protected] across the UK between October and August and attendance at selected Yorkshire County Cricket Fixtures during the summer. Follow us on Facebook for event notices, competitions, and special offers. 12 13 Hospitality and The Ultimate Indulgence Fine Dining Private hospitality suites Few events compare with the exciting spectacle of a day at the races and there is no better way to entertain clients, Luxurious, private suites are available on the upper floors staff, family and friends than in the style and surroundings of the Wetherby Millennium Stand. Each suite has a private of a first-class racecourse. viewing balcony which presents a superb panorama of the racing action. The Wetherby Millennium Stand offers the very best in

hospitality with panoramic views that extend beyond Packages are available for groups of 13-250 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.

Our packages include:

• Private hospitality suite with panoramic views • VIP admission badges • Reserved car parking permits • Choice of formal or informal dining Our Private Suite packages are named • Complimentary tea/coffee throughout the day Meyrick & Montagu, after early pioneers • Official raceday programme MEYRICK PACKAGE of racing at Wetherby. Captain Montagu • Racing newspapers was one of the first Directors of the • Floral table decorations • 3 Course Set Menu or Hot & Cold Fork Buffet Wetherby Steeplechase Committee in • Private bar facility within the suite. 1920 and Rowland Meyrick was the Clerk MONTAGU PACKAGE of the Course between 1919 and 1947. Drinks packages • Champagne & Canapé Reception Unless stated, drinks are not included in the • 3 Course Superior Set Menu or package prices. We offer a range of options Special Collation Hot & Cold Fork Buffet for your drinks, from account and cash bars, • Gourmet Cheeseboard or Afternoon Tea www.wetherbyracing.co.uk to wine packages and all-inclusive drinks packages. See page 17 for our Private Suite package prices.

14 15 Fine Dining White Rose Restaurant The White Rose Restaurant offers an a La Carte menu, fine food and excellent value for money. Situated on Level 3 of the Wetherby Millennium Stand, within our Premier Enclosure, the restaurant overlooks the Paddock Enclosure. Dine & View Restaurant On standard and feature racedays, the White Rose Restaurant offers tables on a walk-in basis however for larger parties or for those wishing to guarantee A Dine & View package is an excellent alternative to the larger private suites, their table, we recommend that you pre-book on a ‘Day Reservation’ basis, offering a private balcony and panoramic views of the Racecourse. The Dine & at a cost of £5 per person. Your table is then reserved for the duration of the View Restaurant is a shared facility located on the upper floors of the Wetherby raceday for you to come and go as you please. Millennium Stand. Private tables are available for parties of 2-12 guests. On Feature Plus racedays, the White Rose Restaurant is fully sold in advance on a package basis which includes the table reservation and a three-course menu plus racecard. DINE & VIEW PLATINUM PACKAGE See opposite page for pricing See opposite page for pricing For more details visit www.wetherbyracing.co.uk or to book contact the Racecourse on 01937 582035 or email: [email protected] • Reserved private table Christmas Meeting – 26th & 27th December • VIP badge & reserved car park permit • Morning coffee with biscuits • Reserved private table • Four course ‘Grand Buffet’ • VIP badge & reserved car park permit Private hospitality • Race programme • Morning coffee with biscuits & ‘Dine & View’ • CCTV & betting facilities • Bucks Fizz reception & canapés Prices stated are per person and are inclusive of VAT. • Private bar • Four course ‘Grand Buffet’ prices • Private balcony viewing • Half a bottle of wine per person * Platinum • Mineral water 2018 MEYRICK MONTAGU DINE & VIEW • Race programme Dine & View is not available Fri 5 Jan £110.00 £145.00 £110.00 on 26th & 27th December 2018 • CCTV & betting facilities Sat 13 Jan £110.00 £145.00 £110.00 • Private bar • Private balcony viewing Tue 23 Jan £110.00 £145.00 £110.00 Sat 3 Feb £140.00 £175.00 £127.00 Tue 20 Feb £110.00 £145.00 £110.00 Tue 20 Mar £110.00 £145.00 £110.00 To book... Thu 29 Mar £110.00 £145.00 £110.00 To discuss availability or to make Fri 6 Apr £122.00 £157.00 £122.00 a booking please contact the Racecourse Hospitality Team Sun 29 Apr £110.00 £145.00 £110.00 on 01937 582035 or email Sat 5 May £122.00 £157.00 £122.00 [email protected] Wed 6 Jun (EVE) £110.00 £145.00 £110.00 Fri 22 Jun (EVE) £110.00 £145.00 £110.00 Like us on Facebook Wed 17 Oct £122.00 £157.00 £122.00 Fri 2 Nov £122.00 £157.00 £122.00 Follow us on Twitter Sat 3 Nov £146.00 £181.00 £140.00 @wetherbyraces Sat 17 Nov £140.00 £175.00 £127.00 Wed 28 Nov £122.00 £157.00 £122.00 All prices are inclusive of VAT at Sat 8 Dec £140.00 £175.00 £140.00 the standard rate. Fixtures and pricing are correct at time of going to print, Wed 26 Dec £146.00 £181.00 £163.50* but may be subject to change. Thu 27 Dec £146.00 £181.00 £163.50* * Platinum Package 16 17 Race Sponsorship General Information

Race sponsorship has many benefits and is one of the most cost-effective ABANDONMENT CASH MACHINE DISABLED RACEGOERS ways of increasing brand awareness in the sporting arena. We offer both corporate As a racecourse which mainly Cash Machines are located within the If a disability requires a racegoer and celebratory sponsorship packages which can be tailored to suit individual operates throughout the Winter following locations: to be accompanied to, and at the requirements and budgets. A typical sponsorship package includes: months, Wetherby fully appreciates • Paddock Enclosure: Bramham Hall races, by a registered carer, one the risk that the weather can • Premier Enclosure: Millennium complimentary admission will • Personalised race title occasionally pose to a race meeting. Stand – Level 2 Foyer be provided for the carer at the entrance on the day. Facilities for Therefore, the Company believes it • Full colour racecard advertising There is no cash machine facility disabled racegoers are provided is fair to everybody concerned that, within the Course Enclosure. Tote in all of our Enclosures. • Publicity in the national and regional media with respect to general admission betting kiosks offer a ‘Cash Back’ • On-course publicity on the day, via the PA, CCTV and banner sites charges, a clear abandonment facility. EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS policy is adopted. The Wetherby • Television coverage via Racing UK Are offered on advance and group Steeplechase Committee Limited CAR PARKING purchases for Premier or Paddock • On-course promotional opportunities on the day abandonment charges are as follows: Car parking is provided within the Enclosure admissions. The best • Opportunity to judge the Best Turned Out Horse in the parade ring prior to your race • Before the 1st race – Full Refund Racecourse grounds and is FREE discounts are offered on-line and • Present a memento to the winning owner in the winners’ enclosure • Before the 3rd race – 50% Refund of charge. Directional parking signage close at least 14 days prior to each • After the 3rd race – No Refund is displayed and car park attendants race fixture. Discount close dates • Celebrate the success with the winning connections are on hand to assist you. Racegoers In the event of abandonment once are published on the website, • Receive a photograph of the presentation and a DVD of your race can also pay to park in the centre gates have opened, no refunds will please check in advance to ensure of our course. Our ‘Cars to Course’ be issued on the day. Please retain you do not miss them. Discounts admission allows one car and up to your tickets and badges. Further are not applicable to Special Offer 4 adults entry to the Course information on how to claim your or ‘Pick of’ Packages. Enclosure. refund will be published on our SHUTTLE BUS website, www.wetherbyracing.co.uk. COACH PARKING Contact us for more For many of our busier meetings CAMERAS Parking for coaches is FREE and a FREE shuttle bus service is information or to request provided within the Racecourse operated before and after racing, Amateur photography is permitted on grounds. Complimentary Paddock between Wetherby Town Centre a detailed proposal. the Racecourse in all areas open to admission will be provided for drivers and the Racecourse. Visit the the general public. Flash photography Call 01937 582035 or email who present their Manifest to the website for dates and timings. is not permitted in any circumstances. sponsorship@ main turnstile. (One admission per CHILDREN coach). OPENING TIMES wetherbyracing.co.uk For the majority of our fixtures the All children aged 17 years of age CONCESSIONS gates and all facilities open 2 ½ hrs and under must be accompanied by Students receive a £5 discount prior to the first race, but no earlier an adult and are admitted FREE to into the Paddock Enclosure on than 10.00am. all Enclosures. Tickets or badges are presentation of a valid photographic not required. Proof of age may be ID card. DOGS requested. Racegoers aged 65 and over receive Dogs (except registered guide Additional entertainment is provided a £5 discount into the Paddock dogs) are not allowed into any at selected fixtures throughout Enclosure or a £3 discount into of our Enclosures on racedays. the season. Please contact the Course Enclosure. Proof of age may PICNICS Racecourse office for more be requested. information. Racegoers are welcome to bring These concessions are only available picnics into any of our car parks SMOKING at the turnstiles on the day of racing. including the Cars to Course car Smoking including of E-cigarettes DRESS CODE park. No food or drink is permitted is not allowed within any of our Wetherby does not operate a into any of the Enclosures. buildings including marquee formal dress code in any of the structures. We also do not allow Enclosures. Racegoers who wish to smoking on any of our hospitality or use the Premier Enclosure are kindly viewing balconies or in grandstand requested to wear smart casual areas. clothing.

More information is available online at www.wetherbyracing.co.uk 18 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. If you want to know more about rail and bus links, please visit www.wetherbyracing.co.uk bivouac.co.uk Design: Photography: Officialphotographersuk.com & rallyaround.co.uk & Officialphotographersuk.com Photography: more than just racing... Wetherby Racecourse & Conference Centre Why not BANQUETING | CHRISTMAS PARTIES | WEDDINGS book us for CONFERENCES | EXHIBITIONS | OUTDOOR EVENTS your next

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