Tuesday 19 th - Saturday 23 rd June 2018 OWNER & TRAINER INFORMATION 2018

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1 Tuesday 19 th - Saturday 23 rd June 2018 OWNER & TRAINER INFORMATION 2018

2 CONTENTS Welcome to Ascot 4 Owner and Trainer Facilities Map 12 Racing and Badge Information 6 Order of Running 16 Owner and Trainer Facilities 9 General Information 19 Car Parking and Travelling to Ascot 10 Contacts 22 3

3 WELCOME TO ASCOT 2017 WINNERS - TUESDAY Welcome to Royal Ascot 2018 which is worth over 7 million for the first time this year. Over the week, 7,305,000 in prize money will be competed for over 30 races, an increase of 10% on the 2017 figure of 6,665,000. No race at Royal Ascot will be run for less than 90,000 (2017: 80,000) and Group One prize money now begins at 500,000 (2017: 400,000). The Wolferton has become a straight Listed race this year and the Sandringham is now a regular handicap. The Wolferton as a non-handicap moves to Tuesday from Saturday, in order to maximise the distance between it and the Listed Gala Stakes at Sandown in its new form. The Windsor Castle Stakes moves to Saturday in reverse. The Sandringham Handicap moves from Wednesday to Friday. This race is now, effectively, a fillies Britannia and will be run as race five on the card. This brings into line the feature handicaps on each day being run as race five. The Queen s Vase extended slightly in distance by 45 yards so that the start isn t so close to the first bend - moves in reverse from Friday to Wednesday, when no Village (infield) Enclosure operates. This will be a more suitable environment for the three-year-olds, without a crowd where the stalls are positioned. We are delighted to be participating in the Breeders Cup Win & You re In programme with races from Royal Ascot for the first time. Winners of the Queen Anne Stakes, Prince of Wales s Stakes, Norfolk Stakes and Diamond Jubilee Stakes receive automatic starting positions and fees paid into their corresponding race at the Breeders Cup, which will be run at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky on Friday, November 2 and Saturday, November 3. This year, for the first time, all Group One winning owners will be given trophies to keep, alongside the already permanently awarded trophies; the Gold Cup, the Royal Hunt Cup and the Queen s Vase. We will, of course, continue to present the traditional perpetual trophies, an important piece of Ascot history. On behalf of everyone at Ascot, I wish you the very best for a successful and enjoyable 2018 Royal Meeting. Yours sincerely Nick Smith Director of Racing and Communications Ribchester Rajasinghe Lady Aurelia Barney Roy Thomas Hobson Sound and Silence 4 5

4 RACING AND BADGE INFORMATION GOING Up to the minute Going reports are available from Chris Stickels, Head of Racing & Clerk of the Course. Please call / or BADGE INFORMATION The PASS system will not be in operation, however PASS card holders are requested to bring their PASS cards for ease of identification. Owner, Trainer and Jockey badges are personalised and are strictly nontransferable, with the majority prepared in advance to alleviate congestion on the day. Owners can arrange badges in advance by visiting ascot.co.uk/royalascotowners where they can apply for badges online. Owner/Trainer badges DO NOT permit access to the Royal Enclosure. BADGE COLLECTION Exclusively for Royal Ascot, the Owners & Trainers Desk can be found in the dedicated marquee situated at the east end of Car Park 2. Please note that an official form of photo identification will be required on arrival and failure to provide this may result in badges not being released. TROPHIES In conjunction with our Official Trophy Supplier, Garrard, and for the first time ever, Owners of all winners of the Group 1 races at Royal Ascot will be given trophies to keep, alongside the three historical permanently awarded trophies; those being the Gold Cup, the Royal Hunt Cup and the Queen s Vase. Of course we will continue to present the traditional perpetual trophies, which are such an important piece of Ascot history. BADGE ALLOCATION OWNER/JOINT OWNER/ PARTNERSHIP/SYNDICATE An Owner, Joint Owner, registered Partnership or Syndicate with a runner will be entitled to a total of six complimentary Owner/Trainer badges. Owners with a runner will be entitled to purchase a further four badges and these can be requested via ascot.co.uk/royalascotowners. Additional badges will be named and are strictly non-transferable and non-refundable. Valid only on the day that the horse runs, they will admit entry to the Queen Anne Enclosure and all dedicated Owners and Trainers facilities on the day too. The daily badge prices during Royal Ascot are as follows; 75 each on Tuesday and Wednesday and 88 each on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. BALLOTED OUT & RESERVE HORSES Owners who have declared a runner at the overnight stage but have balloted out due to the safety figures will receive two complimentary Queen Anne Enclosure tickets. In addition, two further Queen Anne badges can be purchased from the Owners & Trainers Desk, subject to availability. Owners of reserve horse will now be offered up to six complimentary Queen Anne tickets if they do not get a run, so Owners can still come and enjoy the day if they have made travel arrangements. The daily badge prices will be of tickets will be 75 each on Tuesday and Wednesday, 88 each on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. LICENSED TRAINERS WITH RUNNERS A licensed trainer with a runner may obtain two daily non-transferable named Owner/Trainer badges. Trainers with runners on each of the five days of Royal Ascot will receive weekly badges. These badges allow entrance to the Queen Anne Enclosure areas of the Racecourse and all dedicated Owners & Trainers facilities including the Owners Dining Room. Please ensure you bring your badges with you each day as lost or forgotten badges cannot be replaced. ASSISTANT TRAINERS A NTF registered assistant trainer with a runner may obtain a daily non-transferable named Owner/Trainer badge. This badge allows entrance to the Queen Anne Enclosure areas of the Racecourse and all dedicated Owners & Trainers facilities. Please note that assistant trainers will only be entitled to a badge for themselves. Assistant trainers without runners are not entitled to complimentary entry. Assistant trainers with runners who are registered with the NTF should ensure that the Trainer arranges their badge in advance of the meeting by contacting Olivia Hills, Owners & Trainers Manager on or olivia.hills@ascot.co.uk. LICENSED TRAINERS WITHOUT RUNNERS A licensed trainer without a runner may obtain two daily non-transferable Owner/Trainer Swing Badges that allow entrance to the Queen Anne Enclosure areas of the Racecourse and the dedicated Owners & Trainers Bars. Please note that these badges do NOT allow admittance to the Owners Dining Room. These badges are for the use of the Trainer and one other and must be collected by the licensed trainer. A form of identification will be required upon collection. ROA, NTF, PJA AND RCA BADGES These badges are NOT valid for Royal Ascot and cannot be exchanged for badges. JOCKEYS RIDING AT ROYAL ASCOT Jockeys who are riding at the meeting will be issued with a non-transferrable named Owner/Trainer badge upon presentation of their PASS card at the Owners & Trainers Desk. Due to increased security measures they will require this badge to gain access via the turnstiles into the Racecourse and to make their way to the Weighing Room. Please note that these badges are non-transferrable. Any badges that have been transferred to other guests will be removed. Jockeys are also offered two additional non-transferrable named Owner/Trainer badges on the day they are riding. Please apply for these in advance by contacting Olivia Hills, Owners & Trainers Manager on olivia.hills@ascot.co.uk. LICENSED JOCKEYS WITHOUT A RIDE Licensed jockeys who are not riding at the meeting are offered two daily nontransferrable Owner/Trainer Swing badges. These are for the licensed jockey and a guest and must be collected by the Jockey with identification. To apply for your badges please contact the PJA in advance. PARADE RING PASSES Owner/Trainer badges will NOT admit access to the Parade Ring or the Pre- Parade Ring. As a general rule, owners will be issued six daily Parade Ring passes per runner, however if field size allows it may be possible to issue a number of extra Parade Ring passes but this cannot be guaranteed. Trainers will be issued with weekly or daily Parade Ring passes as necessary. ROYAL ENCLOSURE MEMBERS Royal Enclosure members with runners may purchase their Royal Enclosure badges the day before racing by contacting the Royal Enclosure Office on

5 2017 WINNERS - WEDNESDAY Le Brivido Heartache Highland Reel Zhui Feng Qemah Con Te Partiro OWNER AND TRAINER FACILITIES DINING ROOMS We now have two Owners Dining Rooms available for the use of Owners and licensed Trainers with a runner on the day. These dining rooms are at either end of the Owners & Trainers Bar which overlooks the Pre-Parade Ring. Tables cannot be reserved and will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis. OWNERS & TRAINERS BARS Owners and Trainers can enjoy two dedicated bars on site for Royal Ascot. The first bar is located by the Owners & Trainers Entrance, and the second is the usual Owners Bar overlooking the Pre-Parade Ring. VIEWING Owners and Trainers with runners have two dedicated viewing areas on the Concourse Level outside the front of the grandstand, reserved exclusively for their use. Admission to these viewing areas will be controlled by the Owner & Trainer badge system. The main viewing area on Concourse Level is located to the left of the Iron Stand, beneath the Royal Box. This allows connections easy access from the Parade Ring. The second dedicated viewing area is located to the left of the horsewalk, behind the Stable Lads Stand and is accessible via the Horsewalk If you require wheelchair or pushchair access to the Weighing Room, please contact Olivia Hills who will be able to give you further information, olivia.hills@ascot.co.uk or STABLING AND HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION We have 175 stables situated in a secure yard away from the road and close to the hostel with ample parking for cars and lorries. We provide paper or shavings and while we will endeavour to meet your bedding requirements, your preferred bedding cannot be guaranteed. The staff hostel has 125 beds in 42 rooms with shared bathrooms and separate male and female corridors. Bedrooms sleep up to three people in single beds. The hostel also has a large Dining Room, lounge area and a bar. Accommodation must be booked in advance. If you wish to stable your runners overnight or use the hostel for your stable staff, we require advance notification the day before racing. Overnight stabling and hostel accommodation forms are available from Olivia Hills, Owners & Trainers Manager on or olivia.hills@ascot.co.uk. Please fax completed forms to Stable Manager Tom Grantham: / GALLOPS Gallops are available between 7am and 8am each morning. Please book in with the Stable Manager before proceeding to the course. HORSEBOXES Horsebox entry to the stables is next to Car Park 2 from Ascot High Street. Please follow signs to Car Park 2 and then look for the Stables sign on the High Street. 8 9

6 CAR PARKING AND TRAVELLING TO ASCOT PARKING CAR PARK 2 Trainers and Jockeys are entitled to one free car parking space in the Trainers & Jockeys car park (Car Park 2). Please display your NTF or PJA car park label to gain access. Owners with runners on the day will be sent a car park label at the five-day stage featuring their horse s name(s) this will allow free parking in the Owners Car Park situated in Car Park 2. There will be one label and one space for all horses running. Car Park 2 is an orange car park, so please follow signs for this route. If, as an Owner, you are not going to be at your Weatherbys registered address at the five day stage, please call James Schofield at Weatherbys ( or jschofield@weatherbys.co.uk) with details of where you would like your label(s) sent. If you require additional parking it is available in Car Park 8 at 35 in advance or 40 on the day. Please call to book. (Subject to availability). Car park labels featuring horses names that are not declared will not be valid. ROA and RCA car park labels are not valid during Royal Ascot. DROP OFF POINT The Drop Off area in Car Park 2 can be used by drivers or taxis for Owners, Trainers or Jockeys. Please note that cars will not be able to wait in this area. DIRECTIONS TO CAR PARK 2 If you are arriving by car, please note that roads around the racecourse can be congested at times. From London and the North: M4 Junction 6 onto the A332 Windsor bypass and follow signs to Ascot. From the West: M4 Junction 10 to the A329(M) signposted Bracknell and follow signs to Ascot. From the South and East: M3 Junction 3 onto the A332 signposted Bracknell and follow signs to Ascot. From the Midlands: M40 southbound, Junction 4. Take the A404 towards M4 (Junction 8/9). On M4 head towards Heathrow/London leaving at Junction 6 and follow the A332 Windsor by-pass to Ascot. DISABLED CAR PARKING Forward parking for disabled Blue Badge Holders can be arranged in Car Park 2, for Owners and Trainers with runners. This will need to be arranged in advance. Please call Olivia Hills, Owners & Trainers Manager on to arrange access. BY RAIL There is a frequent service to Ascot from both Reading and London Waterloo. The average journey time is 27 minutes from Reading and 52 minutes from Waterloo. Regular services also run from Guildford. Ascot station is a sevenminute walk from the racecourse. For all train times please use National Rail enquiries. The Ascot Express runs on the Thursday, Friday and Saturday of Royal Ascot from London Waterloo to Ascot, including a secured seat, racecard and free drink all for 30. HELICOPTER FACILITIES If you wish to charter a helicopter please call our preferred partner Fresh Air or ascot@freshair-uk.com. Or, if you wish to take advantage of our Park and Fly service please call Fresh Air - quoting Ascot Park & Fly. This is subject to limited availability. It is not suitable for fixed-wing private aircraft. To book a landing with your own charter, please contact Fresh Air on or or ops@freshair.uk.com. Nearest airfields are Fairoaks, Chobham and White Waltham, Maidenhead, both approximately nine miles away. Please don t hesitate to let us know if you will be arriving by helicopter so that we can arrange convenient badge collection. Please note, Ascot s Official Car Supplier, Porsche, will transfer all guests arriving by air. To arrange badge collection, please contact Olivia Hills, Owners and Trainers Manager on or via olivia.hills@ascot.co.uk 10 11

7 ROYAL ENCLOSURE Royal Enclosure Entrance Owner s & Trainers Entrance Track Crossing (Pre & Post Racing Only) Lavender Courtyard (New for 2018) Cavalry & Guards Club Buck s Club Jockey Club Royal Ascot Racing Club Wyndham Club Madame Bollinger Mill Reef Garden Rose Terrace Garrick Club White s Club Tepin Bar Her Majesty s Official Guests Trustees Tent Trackside Restaurant The Smokehouse The Green Yard Restaurant Simon Rogan Restaurant Windsor Greys Restaurant Miss Andretti by Lavazza Norfolk Restaurant The Ascot Shop (New for 2018) 1829 Bollinger Bar Pre-Parade Ring Bollinger Lounge Queen Elizabeth Rooms Owners & Trainers Bar Royal Enclosure Enquiry Office Parade Ring Royal Enclosure Viewing Lawns Winning Post Gardens Car Park 1 Ticket Office Car Park 1 Car Park 2 Car Park 7 Royal Enclosure Enquiry Office Saddling Boxes Owner s & Trainers Bar Owner s & Trainers Dining Room Owner s & Trainers Dining Room Weighing Room 2017 Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings RATING HORSE 134 Arrogate (USA) 132 Winx (AUS) 130 Cracksman (GB) 130 Gun Runner (USA) 128 Enable (GB) 126 Ulysses (IRE) 125 Cloth Of Stars (IRE) 125 Harry Angel (IRE) 124 Collected (USA) 124 Kitasan Black (JPN) 124 Ribchester (IRE) Cracksman, Europe's top racehorse, wins the 2017 QIPCO Champion Stakes = ran at Ascot in 2017

8 2017 WINNERS - THURSDAY Sioux Nation Benbatl Coronet Big Orange Bless Him Atty Persse /12 15

9 ORDER OF RUNNING FIRST DAY - TUESDAY 19 TH JUNE ITV pm The Queen Anne Stakes (Group 1) ,000 One mile ITV pm The Coventry Stakes (Group 2) 2 150,000 Six furlongs ITV pm The King s Stand Stakes (Group 1) ,000 Five furlongs ITV pm The St James s Palace Stakes (Group 1) 3 colts 500,000 Old mile ITV pm The Ascot Stakes (Handicap) 4+ 90,000 Two miles, four furlongs ITV pm The Wolferton Stakes (Listed) ,000 One mile, two furlongs SECOND DAY - WEDNESDAY 20 TH JUNE ITV pm The Queen Mary Stakes (Group 2) 2 fillies 110,000 Five furlongs ITV pm The Queen s Vase (Group 2) 3 200,000 One mile, six furlongs ITV pm The Duke of Cambridge Stakes (Group 2) 4+ fillies & mares 175,000 One mile ITV pm The Prince of Wales s Stakes (Group 1) ,000 One mile, two furlongs ITV pm The Royal Hunt Cup (Heritage Handicap) ,000 One mile ITV pm The Jersey Stakes (Group 3) 3 90,000 Seven furlongs FOURTH DAY - FRIDAY 22 ND JUNE ITV pm The Albany Stakes (Group 3) 2 fillies 90,000 Six furlongs ITV pm The King Edward VII Stakes (Group 2) 3 colts & geldings 225,000 One mile, four furlongs ITV pm The Commonwealth Cup (Group 1) 3 500,000 Six furlongs ITV pm The Coronation Stakes (Group 1) 3 fillies 500,000 Old mile ITV pm The Sandringham Stakes (Handicap) 3 fillies 90,000 One mile ITV pm The Duke of Edinburgh Stakes (Handicap) 3+ 90,000 One mile, four furlongs FIFTH DAY - SATURDAY 23 RD JUNE ITV pm The Chesham Stakes (Listed) 2 90,000 Seven furlongs ITV pm The Hardwicke Stakes (Group 2) ,000 One mile, four furlongs ITV pm The Windsor Castle Stakes (Listed) 2 90,000 Five furlongs ITV pm The Diamond Jubilee Stakes (Group 1) ,000 Six furlongs ITV pm The Wokingham Stakes (Heritage Handicap) ,000 Six furlongs ITV pm The Queen Alexandra Stakes (Conditions) 4+ 90,000 Two miles, six furlongs THIRD DAY - THURSDAY 21 ST JUNE ITV pm The Norfolk Stakes (Group 2) 2 100,000 Five furlongs ITV pm The Hampton Court Stakes (Group 3) 3 90,000 One mile, two furlongs ITV pm The Ribblesdale Stakes (Group 2) 3 fillies 200,000 One mile, four furlongs ITV pm The Gold Cup (Group 1) ,000 Two miles, four furlongs ITV pm The Britannia Stakes (Heritage Handicap) 3 colts & geldings 120,000 One mile ITV pm The King George V Stakes (Handicap) 3 90,000 One mile, four furlongs 16 17

10 2017 WINNERS - FRIDAY DRESS CODE All Owners and Trainers must comply with the Queen Anne Enclosure dress code as a compulsory minimum. Gentlemen with Owners/Trainers badges are reminded; formal, full length suits are required with jacket and trousers of the same colour and pattern; a shirt and tie must be worn; socks must also be worn and should cover the ankle. Ladies within the Queen Anne Enclosure are encouraged to dress in a manner as befits a formal occasion. This includes; either a hat, headpiece or fascinator to be worn at all times; no strapless or sheer strap dresses or tops; trouser suits and jumpsuits to be full-length and worn with a top that adheres to the guidelines above; midriffs to be covered; no shorts. Different League Permian Caravaggio Those with Royal Enclosure badges will need to adhere to the Royal Enclosure dress code. For information on the full Royal Ascot dress code, please visit co.uk/what-to-wear/royal-ascot-style-guide HOSPITALITY AND DINING Should you require assistance with any of our dining options or wish to book hospitality packages, please call Olivia Hills, Owners & Trainers Manager on or olivia.hills@ascot.co.uk. For Private Boxes please call or boxes@ascot.co.uk. Winter Stradivarius Rare Rhythm GENERAL INFORMATION LOCAL HOTELS For details of local hotels catering for a wide range of requirements and budgets, please ask for our list of Ascot Preferred Hotels. We recommend booking as early as possible to avoid disappointment. To request a list please contact Olivia Hills, Owners & Trainers Manager, olivia.hills@ascot.co.uk. A18 19

11 2017 WINNERS - SATURDAY BREEDERS CUP ADVERT September Snoano Idaho The Tin Man Out Do Oriental Fox 21 A

12 CONTACTS ASCOT RACECOURSE Nick Smith Director of Racing & Communications Tel: Mobile: Chris Stickels Head of Racing & Clerk of the Course Tel: Mobile: Olivia Hills Owners & Trainers Manager Tel: Mobile: Reon Sanford Head Groundsman Tel: Mobile: Tom Grantham Stables Manager Tel: Mobile: Helicopter Bookings - Fresh Air Tel: Mobile: ascot@freshair-uk.com INTERNATIONAL RACING BUREAU All enquiries: Adrian Beaumont Tel: Mobile: adrian@irbracing.com Enquiries relating to French participation: Chantal Chappuis Mobile: chantalchappuis@orange.fr Enquiries relating to German participation: David-Conolly Smith Tel: Mobile: david.conolly-smith@t-online.de Jenna Linwood Racing Executive Tel: Mobile: jenna.linwood@ascot.co.uk 22

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