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Official Newsletter Winter 2017/18

REVIEW OF LAST SEASON 2018 INFORMATION & FIXTURES ANNUAL BADGEHOLDER UPDATES newsletter 2017 A5_43601_Layout 1 07/12/2017 10:42 Page 2

York Annual Badgeholder Experience 2018

County Stand Jack Berry House Visit

Annual Badgeholders Join us for our pre-season event on the evening on Wednesday 2 May. Receive the following benefits - This provides the opportunity to see Jack Berry House in Malton • 18 days of high quality flat racing (pictured below), the state-of-the art rehabilitation and fitness centre for action including the and northern based jockeys. Festivals with 31 black type races Following your renewal, please book your place with Debbie Shirt by • Use of the Nunthorpe Suite 31 March, limited places, so strictly based on a first come first served with its unrivalled view over the finish, basis. full bar, buffet, tote and toilets • Use of the VIP Lawn Bar near the new Weighing Room •Use of premier car park D •Dedicated entrance •Complimentary racecard every day •Cash-back of £40 on racedays, when using the Ebor, or Parade Ring Restaurants •Discount of £5 for the Melrose Club Lounge on booking •A family member can join you in the Nunthorpe Suite on Family Sunday for just £13.00, a 50% discount on the daily County Stand badge rate •Invitation to special events including the pre season event and Ebor Preview Evening •10 reciprocal racedays and admission to County Cricket Club •Complimentary weekday access to Living North Fairs - LIVE Spring (23 Mar) & Christmas (8 & 9 Nov) •Earn Rewards4Racing loyalty points on online subscriptions Please note the subscriptions are due on 1 March 2018 at the below rates (excluding any joining fee) • FULL SINGLE £390 • JOINT £660 • JUNIOR £135 (17 - 25 years inclusive) To apply to become an Annual Badgeholder please contact Debbie Shirt [email protected] or 01904 683936. Sky Bet Ebor Preview Evening The 2018 Ebor Preview evening, in conjunction with Sky Bet, will be held on Tuesday 21 August on the eve of the Welcome to Yorkshire . Last year the evening was hosted by Ed Chamberlin, with panel guests including jockey, , and trainer, David O'Meara. Join us as the panel look forward to the highlight of the York season. Visit the website nearer the time for this year's panel. Sky Bet will offer a £5 complimentary bet, and enjoy an informal supper with fellow fans: all for just £12 a person booked in advance by 15 August at www.yorkracecourse.co.uk. (* Admission is free to York Annual Badgeholders who simply need to book in advance with Debbie Shirt by 10 August, limited places subject to first come first served basis.) york newsletter 2017 A5_43601_Layout 1 07/12/2017 10:43 Page 3

Yo rk welcomed 7of the 10 TOP HORSES IN BRITAIN in 2017 based on Racing Post ratings

Ulysses

Churchill

Cracksman Lady Aurelia

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2017 Season remembered in Pictures

f a theme Free ponchos were a bit o Grey made last season… But some Haggas’ Theydon days, the s shine! un did himself a firm York favourite with three wins here in partnership with leading apprentice, Georgia Cox.

ITV Racing were welcome visitors in 2017, even to our Catwalk… e at 1,000,000 rac he very first £ T Juddmonte , the Group 1 York n by Sir ional, was wo Internat . te’s class act, Michael Stou Owned by Prince Khalid Abdullah, super-filly Enable won what we consider the most important Oaks, being the fourth leg of her Group One five-in-a-row. Europe's Horse of the Year will hopefully return to York in 2018.

A toast to Yorkshire Racing.

Introduce afriend -and we will reward you with abottle of champagne Annual Badgeholder Do youknowsomeone who would also enjoy thebenefitsofbeing an Annual BadgeholderatYork? benefit If you are alreadyanAnnual Badgeholder or an Annual Boxholderthenwhy not introduce them to the schemeand as athank youwewillreward you withabottleofhouse champagne. All you needtodoisfillinthe relevant section on theirapplicationform and we'lldothe rest.

Te rms and conditions: The Introduce aFriend offerisonlyvalid for newapplications for Full AnnualBadgeholder status receivedafter February 1st 2018. The bottle of house champagne willberedeemedinthe Nunthorpe Suite or your Annual Boxbyway of avoucher thatwill be sent to the existing annual supporter,subject to bothparties having paid their subscription in full. Multiple valid applications willbeaccepted. The standard termsand conditions of the Annual Badgeholder scheme will apply.The Introduce aFriend offerdoes not apply to applications to be aJuniorAnnual Badgeholder nortoprogress from Junior to Full categories. york newsletter 2017 A5_43601_Layout 107/12/2017 10:44 Page 5

Some future stars in the Charles Owen Pony Race Series. Aurelia on chinned Lady 1 Coolmore No place Jes the line in the Group s Glynne would rather have been Nunthorpe. …

£500,000 raised Thank You – Over ity Raceday. on Macmillan Char

Who’s the star in this photo…? a sell-out day Olly Murs wrapped up urday in July. on Summer Music Sat

The Parade RingRestaurant Ahaven for smallerparties(up to six diners) who canlookforward to athree courseluncheon, afternoon tea and drinks served to their private table, forthe whole day. Situated on the topfloorofthe new Weighing Room, overlooking the Parade Ring, SaddlingBoxes and Pre-Parade Ring, it providesthe ideal locationfor a finediningexperience. Prices for the restaurant start at £125 incVAT (including admission,three courseluncheon, enhanced afternoon tea, reserved tablefor theday butexcluding the bar). Annuualal Badgeholderssr reecceieiveve £40 cashbackko onnt the rraaceceddaayy.. To bookbook call 0190401904 638971.638971. york newsletter 2017 A5_43601_Layout 107/12/2017 10:44 Page 6

Viewed from the main grandstand, Course Enclosure showing improved pathways LOOKINGTOTHE FUTURE amongst the grass

York Racecourseispleased that its application for planningpermission to improvethe racegoers’ experience of the infieldareaofthe trackwas approved by CityofYork Council in August. Approval has been granted to aphased scheme that seeks to improve access, enhanceand increase the numberoftoilets and better showcase theiconic Listed Clocktower building, whichisthe centrepiece of this area. The belowarchitect's impressions and plans give aflavour of the £4 millioninvestment - anyonepassing the Knavesmire can see the workisalready well underway.

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Look forward to making more memories... Bet andBop at York Sat 30 June Fri (e) 27 July Sat 28 July Have fun with friends, sporting action & live music. Look out for this year's music annoucements!

WelcometoYorkshire Ebor Festival Wed22-Sat 25 August Our showpiece featuringour oldest,richest,fastest andmostfamous races.Sporting excellence combined with fashion and fun over four fabulousdays. york newsletter 2017 A5_43601_Layout 1 07/12/2017 10:44 Page 8

DANTE FESTIVAL Wednesday 16 May Ta ttersalls Stakes Thursday 17 MayBetfred Friday 18 MayYorkshire Cup MAY SPRING SATURDAY Saturday26 May Weddingmates.co.uk Grand Cup JUNE MEETING Friday 15 JuneMid Summer Raceday Saturday 16 June Macmillan Charity Raceday SUMMER MUSIC SATURDAY Saturday 30 June Sunbets Jump Jockeys’ Nunthorpe & live music JOHN SMITH’S CUP MEETING Friday 13 July Unibet Summer Stakes Saturday 14 July 59th John Smith’s Cup MUSIC SHOWCASE WEEKEND Friday (eve) 27 July EBF Lyric Stakes and live music Saturday 28 July Sky Bet and live music WELCOME TO YORKSHIRE EBOR FESTIVAL Wednesday 22 AugustJuddmonte International Thursday 23 August Darley /Ladies Day Friday 24 August Coolmore Nunthorpe Saturday 25 August SEPTEMBER SUNDAY Dates to note Sunday 9 September The Press Family Raceday Annual Badgeholder event at Jack Berry House OCTOBER FINALE Wednesday 2 May (eve) Friday 12 OctoberCountryside Day Saturday 13 October Coral Sprint Trophy Ebor Preview Evening, supported by Sky Bet Tuesday 21 August (eve) A TOTAL OF 18 DAYS RACING Keep following us for music announcements. QIPCO British Champions Day (at Ascot) Saturday 20 October 2018 Annual Badgeholder Reciprocal Dates ChesterMay Festival – Ladies Day Thursday 10 May01244 304610 Annual Badgeholder Musselburgh Scottish Sprint Cup Saturday 9 June 01316 652859 benefit Ripon Evening Racing – Royal Ascot Week Wednesday (eve) 20 June01765 530530 Haydock Park Old Newton Cup & Lancashire Oaks (G.2)Saturday 7 July 01942 725963 Goodwood Day Four – Qatar Goodwood Festival Friday 3 August 01243 755022 LeopardstownIrish Stakes (G.1)Saturday 15 September(+353) 1289 0500 CurraghIrish Champions Weekend Sunday 16 September (+353) 4544 1205 AscotAutumn Racing & Beer Festival Saturday 6 October 0844 346 3000 Doncaster The Racing Post Trophy Day (G.1) Saturday 27 October 01302 304200 Kelso Scottish Borders National DaySunday 9 December 01573 221221 ViVissitit yyorkraorkraccecoursecoursee.co.uk.co.uk for 2018 Yororkkshishire CoCountuntyy CriCrickecket fifixxturestures yorkracecourse.co.uk @york@yorkrraacececocouursrsee York Races For further information please email [email protected] or call 01904 620911