Cheltenham
Cheltenham Racecourse
Prestbury Park,
Cheltenham,
Glos.
GL50 4SH.
01242 537602
https://www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/cheltenham/
@cheltenhamraces
How many badges can I have per runner?
All racecourses will make every effort to supply this number of badges, but paddock access is dependent on field size in the race your horse is in.
| Racecourse | Number of entry badges | Number of paddock badges | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aintree |
6 |
6 |
Syndicates will be offered the choice of Owners badges or a larger selection of General Admission badges (syndicate managers should speak to the individual racecourses at the entry stage to arrange details). |
| Ascot | 6 | 6 | |
| Ayr | 4 | 4 | |
| Bangor |
6 |
depends on field size |
Parade Ring: Races with 6 or fewer runners – 6 owners permitted |
| Bath | 8 | 8 |
Additional entry badges for syndicates available. See details at the foot of table |
| Beverley | 6 | 6 | |
| Brighton | 8 | 8 | Additional entry badges for syndicates available. See details at the foot of table |
| Carlisle | 6 | 6 | Syndicates will be offered the choice of Owners badges or a larger selection of General Admission badges (syndicate managers should speak to the individual racecourses at the entry stage to arrange details). |
| Cartmel | 6 | 2 | |
| Catterick | |||
| Chelmsford City | Sole - 6 Syndicate - 8 |
6/8 | |
| Cheltenham | 6 | 6 |
This course does not use PASS. |
| Chepstow | 8 | 8 | Additional entry badges for syndicates available. See details at the foot of table |
| Chester |
6 6 lunches also available |
depends on field size | |
| Doncaster | 8 | 8 | Additional entry badges for syndicates available. See details at the foot of table |
| Epsom | 6 | 6 | Syndicates will be offered the choice of Owners badges or a larger selection of General Admission badges (syndicate managers should speak to the individual racecourses at the entry stage to arrange details). |
| Exeter | 6 | 6 | Syndicates will be offered the choice of Owners badges or a larger selection of General Admission badges (syndicate managers should speak to the individual racecourses at the entry stage to arrange details). |
| Fakenham |
6 for Syndicates 4 for Sole Owners |
2 | Further restrictions may apply to the paddock with a safety limit of 75 in place |
| Ffos Las | 8 | 8 | Additional entry badges for syndicates available. See details at the foot of table |
| Fontwell Park | 8 | 8 | Additional entry badges for syndicates available. See details at the foot of table |
| Goodwood |
Sole - 6 Syndicates - 12 |
6 /12 |
6 badges include lunch |
| Hamilton Park |
6 |
6 |
Syndicates: Can swap lunch vouchers for an additional six complimentary badges, (Max 12 badges in total) Additional O&T badges can be purchased |
| Haydock Park | 6 | 6 | Syndicates will be offered the choice of Owners badges or a larger selection of General Admission badges (syndicate managers should speak to the individual racecourses at the entry stage to arrange details). |
| Hereford | 8 | 8 | Additional entry badges for syndicates available. See details at the foot of table |
| Hexham | 6 | 2 | This course does not use PASS. Owners with runners will be contacted directly regarding their arrangements. |
| Huntingdon | 6 | 6 | Syndicates will be offered the choice of Owners badges or a larger selection of General Admission badges (syndicate managers should speak to the individual racecourses at the entry stage to arrange details). |
| Kelso | contact racecourse | contact racecourse | This course does not use PASS. Owners with runners will be contacted directly regarding their arrangements. |
| Kempton Park | 6 | 6 | Syndicates will be offered the choice of Owners badges or a larger selection of General Admission badges (syndicate managers should speak to the individual racecourses at the entry stage to arrange details). |
| Leicester | 6 | safety limit total of 130 | Safety limit of 23 in the Winners Enclosure |
| Lingfield Park | 8 | 8 | Additional entry badges for syndicates available. See details at the foot of table |
| Ludlow |
6 |
6 if numbers allow |
Capacity in paddock 75. Reallocation of entry badges for syndicates if required, Contact course |
| Market Rasen | 6 | 6 | Syndicates will be offered the choice of Owners badges or a larger selection of General Admission badges (syndicate managers should speak to the individual racecourses at the entry stage to arrange details). |
| Musselburgh | contact racecourse | contact racecourse | |
| Newbury |
Sole: 6 |
6/10 |
Syndicates have the choice of Owners badges or a larger selection of Premier enclosure badges if preferred (syndicate managers should call the racecourse to discuss). |
| Newcastle | 8 | 8 | Additional entry badges for syndicates available. See details at the foot of table |
| Newmarket | 6 | 6 | Syndicates will be offered the choice of Owners badges or a larger selection of General Admission badges (syndicate managers should speak to the individual racecourses at the entry stage to arrange details). |
| Newton Abbot | 6 | 6 |
Owners and Trainers facility will be in operation from the meeting on the 21 August |
| Nottingham | 6 | 6 | Syndicates will be offered the choice of Owners badges or a larger selection of General Admission badges (syndicate managers should speak to the individual racecourses at the entry stage to arrange details). |
| Perth | contact racecourse | contact racecourse | |
| Plumpton | - | - | Next meeting in September and badges will be aligned to requirements at that time |
| Pontefract | 6 / 8 with advanced notice | 6 /8 |
|
| Redcar | 6 | 6 | No reallocation of unused badges due to reworked owners areas, but it's hoped this will be resolved soon |
| Ripon | 6 |
6 |
Additional entry badges can be purchased for £10. £14 for Feature meetings |
| Salisbury | |||
| Sandown Park | 6 | 6 | Syndicates will be offered the choice of Owners badges or a larger selection of General Admission badges (syndicate managers should speak to the individual racecourses at the entry stage to arrange details). |
| Sedgefield | 8 | 8 | Additional entry badges for syndicates available. See details at the foot of table |
| Southwell | 8 | 8 | Additional entry badges for syndicates available. See details at the foot of table |
| Stratford | 6 - speak to course if requiring more. | 6 |
Additional badges are charged at £15 Safety limited for the parade ring is 126 |
| Taunton | |||
| Thirsk | 6 |
6 depends on field size |
Subject to availability, there is a further option to purchase up to x14 discounted Public Enclosure entry tickets per runner |
| Uttoxeter | 8 | 8 | Additional entry badges for syndicates available. See details at the foot of table |
| Warwick | 6 | 6 | Syndicates will be offered the choice of Owners badges or a larger selection of General Admission badges (syndicate managers should speak to the individual racecourses at the entry stage to arrange details). |
| Wetherby | |||
| Wincanton | 6 | 6 | Syndicates will be offered the choice of Owners badges or a larger selection of General Admission badges (syndicate managers should speak to the individual racecourses at the entry stage to arrange details). |
| Windsor | 8 | 8 |
Additional entry badges for syndicates available. See details at the foot of table |
| Wolverhampton | 8 | 8 | Additional entry badges for syndicates available. See details at the foot of table |
| Worcester | 8 | 8 | Additional entry badges for syndicates available. See details at the foot of table |
| Yarmouth | 8 | 8 |
Additional entry badges for syndicates available. See details at the foot of table |
| York | 6 | 6 |
Sole: Up to six extra badges may be purchased (£37each) |
Full details for each track can be found on the Owners Guide to Racecourses here.
ARC Racecourses
There are two options now for owners with runners at ARC courses:
OPTION A - 8 Owners Badges
8 badges are available for each horse, offering complimentary access to the racecourse, as well as the specific Owners facilities. Complimentary food and a bar will be available to all Owners Badge holders, along with access to the Parade Ring and Winners Enclosure. Owners will be required to register via PASS ahead of the meeting, and can purchase extra badges at the O&T desk at 50% of on the day General Admittance, subject to capacity of O&T facilities.
OR
OPTION B - 15 Complimentary General Admittance Badges
Owners (particularly commercial syndicates) who would prefer to bring a higher number of people to watch their horse race, rather than specific catering or facilities may claim 15 complimentary general admittance badges to attend per horse. In addition, each horse will be allocated 8 paddock passes to be shared amongst their group to be used ahead of their race.
To claim this option, please contact the specific syndicates email address that will be included in the letter your receive from the racecourse, noting the names of those who you wish to attend, and clearly noting the syndicate leader to whom paddock passes shall be allocated.
CONTACTS:
South West Regional Director: Ian Renton [email protected] Tel: 01242 513014
South West Head of Racing and Clerk of the Course: Jon Pullin – [email protected] 07966 154962
Head Groundsperson: Alastair King – [email protected]
Owners and Trainers Manager: Jennifer Dorris Tel: 01242 537 602 or [email protected].
ROA INFORMATION:
Racecourse Badge Scheme for Owners fixtures: 11 of 16 fixtures
ROA Car Park Label exemptions: Cheltenham Festival
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Racecourse Group:Jockey Club Racecourses
Racing Channel: Racing TV
Racecourse Photographers:
- Lucy Lawrence: http://www.racedayphotos.co.uk/
- Stephen Cargill :07809 171520 [email protected],
- Francesca Alltoft: 07834721996 www.francescaaltoft.co.uk
Stabling capacity: 299
TRAVEL INFORMATION
For on the day local travel information, please visit www.trafficengland.com, should you require up to date information on the strategic road network in Gloucestershire including:
- A40 west of J11 of the M5,
- M5
- A417/A419
- and the A46 east of J9 M5
Traffic to the site can build up at peak times, and therefore we would advise you to arrive early. traffic exiting the course can also build up, so please do be aware of this when making travel arrangements. When leaving the car park you will be required to exit via a specified route. To minimise exit delays within the racecourse certain gates will be restricted to allow only left or right turns.
The parking scheme is colour coded to your parking zone will match our label (if you have not purchased a label in advance, please follow the Public or Green signs.)
Occasionally the route you are directed to will not be the shortest route, in terms of distance. Please follow the yellow, temporary signs put in place for the race meeting, ignoring both sat nav directions and brown signs once you pick up the yellow directional signs. These routes will allow you to approach the racecourse, enter and park in the correct zone in the fastest time possible. Please help us to help you have the smoothest and quickest access into the course by following the correct signs and not routes you have previously used.
View details of the location of different car parks - your car parking label will match to a number on the map linked.
If you do not have a car parking pass, then please see below:
- Bookmakers please follow Yellow
- Hackney Taxis please follow the Grey (click here for more information)
- Public Parking, Private hire, and all Raceday staff please follow the Green signs
- Contractors and Exhibitors accreditation please follow the Green signs
- All coaches please follow Red signs
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