Wincanton
Wincanton Racecourse,
Wincanton,
Somerset.
BA9 8BJ
01963 435840
wincanton.thejockeyclub.co.uk/more-information/owners-trainers
@wincantonraces
As part of the Jockey Club Wincanton is committed to providing the best possible experience to owners. Over the last 3 years we have invested in both the facility and the offering to ensure we do this.
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:
General Manager: Blaithin Murphy [email protected]
Clerk of the Course: Tom Ryall [email protected] 07870 484178
Owner and Trainer liaison: Robyn Butler [email protected]
ROA INFORMATION:
Racecourse Badge Scheme for Owners fixtures: 16 of 17 fixtures
ROA Car Park Label exemptions: None
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Racecourse Group: Jockey Club Racecourses
Racing Channel: Racing TV
Racecourse Photographer: Francesca Altoft - 07834721996 www.francescaaltoft.co.uk
Stabling capacity: 94
TRAVEL INFORMATION:
By road: Wincanton Racecourse is situated on the B3081 between Wincanton and Bruton. The B3081 is just off the A303 which is the arterial route between London and the South West. It is 37 miles south of Bristol and 38 miles north of Bournemouth. There is free parking at the racecourse and places allocated for disabled drivers are available in all car parks.
From Bournemouth, follow the signs towards Blandford on the A350. Continue on the A350 until the traffic lights north of Blandford. At the traffic lights turn left towards Sturminster Newton on the A357. Take the A357 and continue through numerous villages. Bypass Sturminster Newton, remaining on the A357 and then follow the signs to Stalbridge and Wincanton. As you come into Wincanton town centre the racecourse is sign posted and is on the B3081 towards Bruton.
From Bristol follow the signs for Shepton Mallet on the A37 and at Shepton Mallet follow signs to Castle Cary and Wincanton on the A371. Follow the signs for Wincanton town centre and the racecourse is approximately 1 mile from the town on the B3081, on the left hand side.
By Rail: The nearest train station is Templecombe, which is on the Waterloo-Exeter line and is 4 miles south of Wincanton. There is a raceday courtesy bus service from Templecombe to the racecourse and it meets the train from Waterloo before racing and returns to the station at the end of the day. Times vary according to the train timetable and race times but can be found on the fixture's page on this web site in the run up to the day. Other stations in the area are Castle Cary, which is on the Paddington-Bristol line and is 8 miles north of Wincanton, and Bruton which is on the same line and is approximately 4 miles from Wincanton.
By Air: There is a helicopter landing site in the centre of the course and anyone travelling by helicopter must inform the Racecourse Office prior to the day to obtain a grid reference. The local airport is Henstridge which is 7 miles south of Wincanton. National airports in the region are Bristol, Bournemouth and Exeter.
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