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A great day at the races!
Fixtures, special offers and hospitality information
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2018 Welcome to
STANDARD DAY
FEATURE DAY
FEATURE PLUS DAY
fixture List Wetherby Racecourse
FLAT RACING F
EVENING RACING E
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 Wetherby Racecourse, 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
Tuesday 23rd: Weekday Racing 9th Jan 1.10 4.10
14–17
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Hospitality and Dining
Sponsorship
sprint, you are guaranteed a fantastic day out with
19 General Information friends and family whichever day you attend.
Saturday 3rd: The totepool Medieval Raceday
February 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
Sunday 29th: Family Day
F 15th Apr 2.10 5.30
Featuring the Mascot Gold Cup
May F *NEW FIXTURE TRANSFERRED FROM THIRSK RACECOURSE*
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 Charlie Hall Chase
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 Yorkshire 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.
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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 The Yorkshire Christmas Meeting
Friday 2nd & Saturday 3rd November 2018
The Yorkshire Christmas Meeting brings people together. Early
Bird
This meeting is a significant highlight in the National Hunt Calendar, Disco
An exciting and action packed afternoon’s racing, with first-class unts
and offers a quality two-day programme featuring two listed races close
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, on 4
much of it locally sourced within Yorkshire – before you know it, Decem th
bet365 Charlie Hall Steeplechase on the Saturday. ber
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 Grand National Festivals.
Previous winners of this race include Silviniaco Conti, Menorah & Cue Card.
Save up to 20% on Paddock or Premier
admission when you book online!
The 2017 renewal was won by the Nigel Twiston Davies trained, Bristol De Mai. Under 18s go FREE!
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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
views across the Paddock and Racetrack and
extension to the existing Wetherby
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 Feature Day £18.00
advance information.
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
Course Enclosure or Cars to Course
www.wetherbyracing.co.uk
Standard Day £23.00
Feature Day £26.00 Standard Day £6.00 Sunday 29th April – Centre of
Feature Plus Day £33.00 Course pricing is that of a
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
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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
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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 info@wetherbyracing.co.uk
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.
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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
to wine packages and all-inclusive drinks
www.wetherbyracing.co.uk
packages.
See page 17 for our Private Suite package prices.
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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
• Reserved private table or email: hospitality@wetherbyracing.co.uk
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
• Morning coffee with biscuits
• Race programme
• Bucks Fizz reception & canapés
& ‘Dine & View’ Prices stated are per person
• CCTV & betting facilities
• Private bar • Four course ‘Grand Buffet’ prices and are inclusive of VAT.
• Private balcony viewing • Half a bottle of wine per person * Platinum
• Mineral water 2018 MEYRICK MONTAGU DINE & VIEW
Dine & View is not available • Race programme
Fri 5 Jan £110.00 £145.00 £110.00
on 26th & 27th December 2018 • CCTV & betting facilities
• Private bar Sat 13 Jan £110.00 £145.00 £110.00
• 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 hospitality@wetherbyracing.co.uk
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
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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
occasionally pose to a race meeting. Stand – Level 2 Foyer be provided for the carer at the
• Personalised race title entrance on the day. Facilities for
Therefore, the Company believes it There is no cash machine facility
• Full colour racecard advertising disabled racegoers are provided
is fair to everybody concerned that, within the Course Enclosure. Tote
• Publicity in the national and regional media in all of our Enclosures.
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 CAR PARKING Are offered on advance and group
Steeplechase Committee Limited
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 gates have opened, no refunds will
can also pay to park in the centre please check in advance to ensure
of our course. Our ‘Cars to Course’ you do not miss them. Discounts
be issued on the day. Please retain
admission allows one car and up to are not applicable to Special Offer
your tickets and badges. Further
4 adults entry to the Course or ‘Pick of’ Packages.
information on how to claim your
Enclosure.
refund will be published on our SHUTTLE BUS
website, www.wetherbyracing.co.uk. COACH PARKING
For many of our busier meetings
Contact us for more Parking for coaches is FREE and a FREE shuttle bus service is
CAMERAS
information or to request Amateur photography is permitted on
provided within the Racecourse operated before and after racing,
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
Call 01937 582035 or email the general public. Flash photography who present their Manifest to the website for dates and timings.
is not permitted in any circumstances. main turnstile. (One admission per
sponsorship@ coach). OPENING TIMES
CHILDREN
wetherbyracing.co.uk CONCESSIONS For the majority of our fixtures the
All children aged 17 years of age
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
Racecourse office for more be requested.
PICNICS
information. Racegoers are welcome to bring
These concessions are only available
SMOKING picnics into any of our car parks
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 into any of the Enclosures.
Wetherby does not operate a
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 19How 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
Photography: Officialphotographersuk.com & rallyaround.co.uk
Design: bivouac.co.uk
more than just racing...
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You can find out what public events we have event?
coming up by visiting www.wetherbyracing.co.uk
The Wetherby Steeplechase Committee Ltd Tel: 01937 582035
The Racecourse, York Road, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS22 5EJ www.wetherbyracing.co.uk
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