A great day at the races! Fixtures, special offers and hospitality information 1
2017 fixture List STANDARD DAY FEATURE DAY FEATURE PLUS DAY FLAT RACING F Welcome to Wetherby Racecourse Fixture/ Date Discount Close Date* First Race** Last Race** January Friday 6th: Weekday Racing 23rd Dec 1.05 3.40 Saturday 14th: Christmas Jumper Saturday 31st Dec 12.30 3.55 Tuesday 24th: Weekday Racing 10th Jan 1.30 4.00 February Saturday 4th: Totepool Medieval Raceday 21st Jan 1.05 4.25 Featuring the Totepool Towton Novices Chase Tuesday 21st: Weekday Racing 7th Feb 2.00 5.00 March Tuesday 21st: Weekday Racing 7th Mar 1.50 4.35 Friday 31st: Wear a Hat Friday 17th Mar 2.20 5.20 Supporting Brain Tumour Research April Thursday 13th: Weekday Racing 30th Mar 2.00 5.30 Sunday 23rd: Family Day 9th Apr 2.20 5.20 Featuring the Mascot Gold Cup May Monday 15th: Weekday Racing 1st May 2.00 5.30 June Tuesday 6th: Yorkshire Post Ladies Day 23rd May 2.00 5.30 Monday 19th: Party in the Paddock 5th Jun 2.00 5.30 October Wednesday 18th: Opening Jumps Meeting 4th Oct 2.00 5.20 In support of Spinal Research November Friday 3rd: The bet365 Meeting 1st Day 20th Oct 1.10 4.00 Saturday 4th: The bet365 Meeting 2nd Day 15th Oct 12.30 3.55 Featuring the bet365 Charlie Halle Chase Saturday 18th: Totepool Day & 4th Nov 12.10 3.35 CIU Annual Charity Day Wednesday 29th: Weekday Racing 15th Nov 12.30 3.30 December Saturday 9th: Christmas Carol Saturday 25th Nov 12.00 3.15 Tuesday 26th: The Yorkshire Christmas Meeting 5th Dec 12.10 3.35 1st Day Wednesday 27th: The Yorkshire Christmas 5th Dec 12.30 3.30 Meeting 2nd Day 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. IN THIS BROCHURE... 4 Fixture Highlights 5 Christmas Racing 6 9 Enclosures and Admissions 10 Discounts 11 Pick of Packages 12 Theme Days 13 Annual Badge Holders 14 17 Hospitality and Dining 18 Sponsorship 19 General Information 20 How to find us 2017 offers another exciting year of racing at Wetherby Racecourse and is the year we will officially open our new Millennium Stand extension, providing bars and facilities for racegoers in both our Paddock and Premier Enclosures. Experience the thrill and endurance of the Steeplechase or revel in the grace and speed of the Sprint. With a choice of 20 great racedays on offer between January to December, you are guaranteed a fantastic day out with family and friends whichever day you attend. Wetherby Racecourse promises you a day to remember! 2 3
Fixture Highlights You will find information for all of our 2017 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. It s not a Yorkshire Christmas 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 Charlie Hall Meeting Friday 3rd & Saturday 4th November 2017 This meeting is a significant highlight in the National Hunt Calendar, and offers a quality two-day programme featuring two listed races on the Friday and the Grade 2 bet365 Hurdle and the 100,000 bet365 Charlie Hall Steeplechase on the Saturday. Widely acknowledged as one of the most important and influential trials for top-quality chasers as they set out on the long roads to the Cheltenham and Grand National Festivals. Previous winners of this race include Silviniaco Conti, Menorah & Cue Card. The 2016 renewal was won by the Rebecca Curtis trained Irish Cavalier. 4 TUESDAY 26TH DECEMBER (Boxing Day) AND WEDNESDAY 27TH DECEMBER 2017 The Yorkshire Christmas 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. Join the Ritual Undecided on what to do this Boxing Day!? Why not Join the Ritual and bring your family and friends racing over the festive season. Before you know it, it will be part of your Yorkshire Christmas tradition. Early Bird disco unts close on 5 Decem th ber Save up to 20% on Paddock or Premier admission when you book online! Under 18s go FREE! 5
Enclosures and Admissions New Grandstand (Artist s impression) Wetherby Racecourse offers racegoers a choice of enclosures, each offering something different, but all offer facilities for the disabled, tote 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. Accompanied children aged 17 and under are admitted FREE to all our racedays! New for 2017! Our new Millennium Stand extension started in June 2016 and is due to finish in early May 2017 and will provide additional facilities for Owners and Trainers, and to racegoers in both our Paddock and Premier Enclosures. Officially the Grandstand will open for the start of our Jump Season in October, however if the schedule allows, we would love to let you have a sneak preview at one of our late May or June fixtures. Watch this space! Built across three floors the new grandstand offers something for everyone! Level 1: Classified as a part of the Paddock Enclosure, this area will include two bars and fixed odds and pool betting facilities for all of our racegoers. With a small outside seating terrace and access out onto the book-maker s concourse. Level 2: An exclusive bar and bistro for Owners & Trainers, offering both trackside and parade ring viewing. Level 3: Offering similar viewing to our middle floor, this is a new bar facility which on our Feature and Feature Plus racedays will have limited access available, but on the majority of our standard racedays will be fully available to all Premier and Annual Badge holders. We are also in the process of installing a 100mb dedicated fibre Wifi line across the entire racecourse, so all of our racegoers will have access to internet services on racedays. Look out for more information and new racing packages later this year on See inside back cover for information regarding car parking, child admission, our website www.wetherbyracing.co.uk 6 disabled racegoer facilities, dress code, OAP and student pricing etc. 7
Premier Enclosure Course Enclosure Premier Enclosure Badges offer racegoers access to the spectacular Wetherby Millennium Stand, which provides two bars, an a La Carte restaurant and covered seating in the grandstand directly opposite the winning post. Hot drinks and snacks are available within both bar areas. From October 2017, a new Premier bar facility will be available on Feature and Feature Plus racedays on a pre-booked package basis please see the website for information later in the year. Premier Enclosure badges also allow access to the facilities within both the Paddock and Course Enclosures. Situated in the centre of the racecourse, the Course Enclosure offers a great day out for those racegoers with limited budgets. It offers views of the final furlong as well as basic catering, toilet 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 18.00 Feature Day 18.00 Feature Plus Day 23.00 Standard Day 22.00 Feature Day 25.00 Feature Plus Day 32.00 You cannot book in advance for Course Enclosure or Cars to Course Standard Day 6.00 Feature Day 6.00 Feature Plus Day 7.50 On Sunday 23rd April Family Day, the Centre of Course and Cars to Course pricing is as that of a Feature Plus day www.wetherbyracing.co.uk Paddock Enclosure Paddock Enclosure racegoers can enjoy the racing The Paddock offers a wide range of mobile units action from either the covered Bramham Stand or offering hot drinks, snacks and fast food. From they can get even closer to the action, by the last October 2017, the ground floor bars within the new fence in the home straight. The Bramham Hall and Millennium Stand extension will also be available Paddock Bar offer warm inside areas to eat, drink for all of our racegoers to utilise. and place bets. On our Feature Plus racedays, additional marquee facilities are also provided. Standard Day 15.00 Feature Day 17.00 Feature Plus Day 20.00 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 by a standard 1 discount, which means you will always save money when booking in advance. Visit www.wetherbyracing. co.uk and look out for the Green discount icon which will provide information about the discounts available and the specific closing dates. Please note that discounts are not offered on purchases of our racegoer packages, Pick of packages, Hospitality or Special Offers. Pick of the... Our Pick of packages, are available to advance order on most of our racedays. They include discounted admission plus a racecard, refreshment and tote betting vouchers. These packages cannot be purchased at the turnstiles on the day of racing and they do not attract further early bird or group discounts. Pick of the Premier Pick of the Paddock Premier Enclosure Admission Racecard Voucher 8 Refreshment Voucher 4 Tote Bet Standard Day 33.00 Feature Day 36.00 Feature Plus Day 42.00 Paddock Enclosure Admission Racecard Voucher 4 Refreshment Voucher 2 Tote Bet Standard Day 20.00 Feature Day 22.00 Feature Plus Day 25.00 Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter @wetherbyraces You can order packages via www.wetherbyracing.co.uk or call us on 01937 582035 10 11
Annual Badge Holders Don t miss the action! Special offer packages and theme days We like to add a touch of individuality to every raceday but certain days stand out as offering something a little different, days such as our annual Medieval raceday, Family day and Ladies Day. Special offer admission packages are available for these days, offered at great discounted prices and only available to purchase in advance. Information on all of our racing fixtures, seasonal highlights and theme days is available at www.wetherbyracing.co.uk 12 Follow us on Facebook for event notices, competitions, and special offers. 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 saving on the cost of daily admission. On average, the daily cost of admission for Annual Badge Holders is less than one third of the cost of our standard Premier Enclosure admission price and includes access to all general Premier and Paddock Enclosure facilities, a race programme and the use of a private facility within the Premier Enclosure. Additional to this is the opportunity to attend 40 reciprocal race meetings at Racecourses across the UK between October and August and attendance at selected Yorkshire County Cricket Fixtures during the summer. Our Annual Badge packages include badges for Single, Joint, Guest and 18-24 year olds, so there really is something for everyone. Annual Badges are issued at the start of the racing season in October and are valid for a 12 month period. If you are interested in finding out more please contact the Racecourse Office on 01937 582035 or email info@wetherbyracing.co.uk 13
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. The Ultimate Indulgence Private hospitality suites 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 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 Private Suite packages are named Meyrick & Montagu, after early pioneers of racing at Wetherby. Captain Montagu was one of the first Directors of the Wetherby Steeplechase Committee in 1920 and Rowland Meyrick was the Clerk of the Course between 1919 and 1947. www.wetherbyracing.co.uk Our packages include: Private hospitality suite with panoramic views VIP admission badges Reserved car parking permits Choice of formal or informal dining Complimentary tea/coffee throughout the day Official raceday programme Racing newspapers Floral table decorations Private bar facility within the suite. Drinks packages 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. MEYRICK PACKAGE 3 Course Set Menu or Hot & Cold Fork Buffet MONTAGU PACKAGE Champagne & Canapé Reception 3 Course Superior Set Menu or Special Collation Hot & Cold Fork Buffet Gourmet Cheeseboard or Afternoon Tea See page 17 for our Private Suite package prices. 14 15
Fine Dining 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 PLATINUM PACKAGE See opposite page for pricing White Rose Restaurant Wetherby Racecourse s 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. 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 their table, we recommend that you pre-book on a Day Reservation basis, at a cost of 5 per person. Your table is then reserved for the duration of the raceday for you to come and go as you please. 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. For more details visit www.wetherbyracing.co.uk or to book contact the Racecourse on 01937 582035 or email: hospitality@wetherbyracing.co.uk 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 & Tote facilities Bucks Fizz reception & canapés Prices stated are per person prices and are inclusive of VAT. Private bar Four course Grand Buffet Private balcony viewing Half a bottle of wine per person * Platinum Mineral water 2017 MEYRICK MONTAGU DINE & VIEW Dine & View is not available Race programme Fri 6 Jan 107.00 141.50 107.00 on 26th & 27th December 2017 CCTV & Tote facilities Private bar Sat 14 Jan 107.00 141.50 107.00 Private balcony viewing Tues 24 Jan 107.00 141.50 107.00 Sat 4 Feb 140.00 171.50 125.00 Tue 21 Feb 107.00 141.50 107.00 Tue 21 Mar 107.00 141.50 107.00 To book... Fri 31 Mar 107.00 141.50 107.00 To discuss availability or to make Thur 13 Apr 120.00 153.50 120.00 a booking for Private Hospitality Sun 23 Apr 107.00 141.50 107.00 or Dine & View, please contact the Racecourse Hospitality Team Mon 15 May 107.00 141.50 107.00 on 01937 582035 or email Tue 6 Jun 120.00 153.50 120.00 hospitality@wetherbyracing.co.uk Mon 19 Jun 107.00 141.50 107.00 Wed 18 Oct 120.00 153.50 120.00 Like us on Facebook Fri 3 Nov 120.00 153.50 120.00 Follow us on Twitter Sat 4 Nov 145.00 177.50 137.00 @wetherbyraces Sat 18 Nov 140.00 171.50 125.00 Wed 29 Nov 120.00 153.50 120.00 All prices are inclusive of VAT at Sat 9 Dec 140.00 171.50 137.00 the standard rate. Fixtures and pricing Tue 26 Dec 145.00 177.50 160.00* are correct at time of going to print, but may be subject to change. 16 Wed 27 Dec 145.00 177.50 160.00* * Platinum Package 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. 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 proposal. Call 01937 582035 or email sponsorship@ wetherbyracing.co.uk ABANDONMENT As a racecourse which mainly operates throughout the Winter months, Wetherby fully appreciates the risk that the weather can occasionally pose to a race meeting. Therefore, the Company believes it is fair to everybody concerned that, with respect to general admission 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 once gates have opened, no refunds will be issued on the day. Please retain your tickets and badges. Further information on how to claim your refund will be published on our website, www.wetherbyracing. co.uk. CAMERAS Amateur photography is permitted on the Racecourse in all areas open to the general 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. CASH MACHINE Cash Machines are located within the following locations: Paddock Enclosure: Bramham Hall Premier Enclosure: Millennium Stand Level 2 Foyer There is no cash machine facility within the Course Enclosure. Tote betting kiosks offer a Cash Back facility. 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 5 discount into the Paddock Enclosure on presentation of a valid photographic ID card. Racegoers aged 65 and over receive a 5 discount into the Paddock Enclosure or a 3 discount into Course Enclosure. Proof of age may be requested. These concessions are only available at the turnstiles on the day of racing. 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. DISABLED RACEGOERS 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. EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS Are offered on advance and group purchases for Premier or Paddock Enclosure admissions. The best discounts are offered on-line and close at least 14 days prior to each race fixture. Discount close dates are published on the website, please check in advance to ensure you do not miss them. Discounts are not applicable to Special Offer or Pick of Packages. 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 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. 18 More information is available online at www.wetherbyracing.co.uk 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 Design: bivouac.co.uk Photography: officialphotographers.gbr.cc & rallyaround.co.uk more than just racing... Wetherby Racecourse & Conference Centre BANQUETING CHRISTMAS PARTIES WEDDINGS CONFERENCES EXHIBITIONS OUTDOOR EVENTS You can find out what public events we have coming up by visiting www.wetherbyracing.co.uk Why not book us for your next event? The Wetherby Steeplechase Committee Ltd The Racecourse, York Road, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS22 5EJ 20 Tel: 01937 582035 www.wetherbyracing.co.uk