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RIPON RACES<br />
Yorkshire’s Garden Racecourse<br />
Racing at<br />
<strong>Ripon</strong><br />
Racedays<br />
2012<br />
Experience the excitement...<br />
1<br />
Best Small<br />
Racecourse in<br />
the North 2011
There’s something<br />
for everyone at<br />
<strong>Ripon</strong> <strong>Races</strong>...<br />
Known as the Garden Racecourse,<br />
<strong>Ripon</strong> is one of the most colourful and<br />
attractive courses. <strong>Ripon</strong>’s friendly<br />
welcome and homely feel makes a<br />
day’s racing experience so enjoyable<br />
people want to come back time and<br />
time again.<br />
Contents<br />
Page 3<br />
Page 4<br />
Page 5<br />
Page 6<br />
Page 7<br />
Race dates<br />
Enclosures<br />
Admission Charges and<br />
Group Booking Discounts<br />
New Package Deals<br />
Annual Badge Holders<br />
Page 8 Raceday Hospitality –<br />
Box Hire,<br />
Club Dining Room<br />
Page 9<br />
Page 10<br />
Page 11<br />
Page 12<br />
Page 13<br />
Page 14<br />
Page 15<br />
Page 16<br />
Dine and View<br />
Ladies’ Day<br />
Family Day and<br />
Children’s Day<br />
FAQ’s / New Racegoers<br />
Booking Form<br />
Annual Badge Booking<br />
Form<br />
Getting Here + Map<br />
Contact Information<br />
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Racedays 2012<br />
Standard<br />
Raceday<br />
Feature<br />
Racedays<br />
Thursday 19th April First Race 2.10pm Standard Raceday<br />
<strong>Ripon</strong> ‘Cock o’ the North’ Handicap<br />
Saturday 28th April First Race 1.55pm Feature Raceday<br />
totetentofollow.co.uk Handicap<br />
Friday 11th May First Race 5.50pm Standard Raceday<br />
Satellite Information Services Handicap<br />
Sunday 20th May First Race 2.10pm Standard Raceday<br />
Family Day <strong>Ripon</strong>, Yorkshire’s Garden Racecourse Handicap<br />
Tuesday 29th May First Race 2.10pm Standard Raceday<br />
Wilmot-Smith Memorial Cup<br />
Wednesday 6th June First Race 6.40pm Standard Raceday<br />
Directors Cup<br />
Wednesday 20th June First Race 6.50pm Standard Raceday<br />
Wells Memorial Trophy<br />
Thursday 21st June First Race 2.10pm Standard Raceday<br />
Ladies Day<br />
Ladies’ Day Handicap<br />
Monday 9th July First Race 6.50pm Standard Raceday<br />
attheraces.com Handicap<br />
Saturday 21st July First Race 1.50pm Feature Raceday<br />
<strong>Ripon</strong> Bellringer Handicap<br />
Monday 6th August First Race 2.15pm Standard Raceday<br />
Children’s Day<br />
Armstrong Memorial Handicap<br />
Tuesday 7th August First Race 6.00pm Standard Raceday<br />
Yorkshire in Bloom Handicap<br />
Saturday 18th August First Race 2.00pm Feature Raceday<br />
William Hill Great St.Wilfrid Handicap<br />
AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY<br />
Monday 27th August First Race 2.25pm Standard Raceday<br />
The <strong>Ripon</strong> Champion Two Year Old Trophy<br />
Tuesday 28th August First Race 2.30pm Standard Raceday<br />
City of <strong>Ripon</strong> Handicap<br />
Saturday 29th Sept First Race 2.10pm Feature Raceday<br />
<strong>Ripon</strong>, Cathedral City of the Dales Handicap<br />
All times shown are approximate and are subject to change.<br />
Regular updates can be found on our website.<br />
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Enclosures<br />
Club Enclosure<br />
Key points: • Free racecard on arrival, access to all public areas<br />
including parade ring, covered seating and grandstand viewing<br />
and track side viewing adjacent to finishing posts • A dress<br />
code applies to this area.<br />
Amenities: • Club Dining Room, Silks Bar, St Wilfrid Bar,<br />
Champagne and Seafood Bar, access to all of the Paddock<br />
amenities.<br />
Paddock Enclosure<br />
Key points: • Access to parade ring, some covered viewing<br />
• Perfect for the new racegoers • Great value for money on<br />
pre-paid party discounts as well as senior citizen and student<br />
concession rates.<br />
Amenities: • Fountains Café, Wakeman Bar, Jim Joel Bar,<br />
Fish & Chip Shop.<br />
Course Enclosure<br />
Key points: • Located in the<br />
middle of the racecourse • Raised<br />
embankment to optimise<br />
viewing of the track • Perfect for a<br />
picnic during racing and also<br />
where children’s extra<br />
entertainment is located on Family<br />
Day and Children’s Day.<br />
Amenities: • Course Bar & Tea Bar.<br />
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Admission Charges 2012<br />
Standard Racedays<br />
Purchased<br />
on the day<br />
Pre-booked<br />
rates<br />
Feature Racedays<br />
Purchased<br />
on the day<br />
Pre-booked<br />
rates<br />
Club Enclosure £20.00 £19.00 £23.00 £22.00<br />
Paddock Enclosure £13.00 £12.00 £15.00 £14.00<br />
1-9 people 1-9 people<br />
£11.00 £13.00<br />
10-49 people 10-49 people<br />
£10.50 £12.50<br />
50+ people 50+ people<br />
Paddock Enclosure £8.00 £8.00 £10.00 £10.00<br />
Concessions - OAPs<br />
& Students<br />
Course Enclosure £6.00 £5.00 £6.00 £5.00<br />
10+ people 10+ people<br />
Car on Course £18.00 £18.00 £18.00 £18.00<br />
(incl max 4 adults)<br />
Add a ticket wallet to your order for £1 - it seems silly not to!<br />
Creates a finishing touch to any order and keeps your tickets safely<br />
together, perfect for the package deals, group bookings or special gifts.<br />
Children under 16 accompanied by an adult FREE TO ALL ENCLOSURES.<br />
We would respectfully remind patrons that no-one can be admitted to the racecourse<br />
carrying alcoholic drink.<br />
We regret that dogs cannot be admitted to the Racecourse on race days.<br />
Pre-booked prices are stated at price per ticket.<br />
Group Bookings<br />
Racing is popularly attended in large groups, so take advantage of our<br />
group booking discount rates.<br />
Pre-book your tickets in the Paddock Enclosure for 10 or more people<br />
and receive:<br />
• A FREE TICKET FOR THE PARTY ORGANISER<br />
• THE COACH DRIVER GETS IN FREE ON THE DAY<br />
(On provision of PSV licence or job sheet)<br />
This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotions and only applies<br />
to Paddock adult tickets.<br />
<strong>Ripon</strong> <strong>Races</strong> management reserve the right to amend the content without prior<br />
knowledge.<br />
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Get off to the perfect start with<br />
our fantastic PACKAGE DEALS<br />
Platinum Package<br />
Gold Package<br />
Silver Package<br />
Standard Racedays Feature Racedays<br />
£37 £40<br />
(parties of 10+ £36) (parties of 10+ £39)<br />
£28.50 £31.50<br />
(parties of 10+ £27.50) (parties of 10+ £30.50)<br />
£22.50 £24.50<br />
(parties of 10+ £21.50) (parties of 10+ £23.50)<br />
Platinum Package<br />
• Club admission • Racecard on arrival<br />
Meal in the Silks Bar (selection of savoury items and salad bar)<br />
Glass of champagne • Dessert<br />
• £10 tote betting booster (inc. £2 free bet)<br />
Gold Package<br />
Racecard on arrival<br />
Dish of the day in the self-service Fountains Café or Fish and Chips<br />
from the onsite kiosk.<br />
A glass of house wine, pint of beer, lager or cider in the Wakeman Bar<br />
£10 tote betting booster (inc. £2 free bet)<br />
Club admission •<br />
• •<br />
Silver Package<br />
Paddock admission • Free racecard voucher<br />
• Dish of the day in the self-service Fountains Café or Fish and Chips<br />
from the onsite kiosk.<br />
A glass of house wine, pint of beer, lager or cider in the Wakeman Bar<br />
• £10 tote betting booster (inc. £2 free bet)<br />
All deals are only available on advance booking. Vegetarian alternatives are available<br />
but must be stated at the time of booking. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with<br />
any other promotions / discounts. <strong>Ripon</strong> <strong>Races</strong> management reserve the right to amend<br />
the content without prior knowledge. We do not issue refunds unless the package deals<br />
are returned more than 5 working days before the race meeting they are intended for.<br />
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Annual Badge Holders<br />
An Annual Badge at <strong>Ripon</strong> Racecourse provides<br />
real value for money – and not just for racing!<br />
Annual Badge Holders receive these great benefits:<br />
• Entry to all <strong>Ripon</strong> <strong>Races</strong> fixtures – equates to less<br />
than half price admission.<br />
• Reserved car parking right next to the racecourse<br />
entrance<br />
Reserved bar and viewing balcony<br />
Free racecard upon arrival at <strong>Ripon</strong> <strong>Races</strong> fixtures.<br />
• Free exchange visits to some of the country’s top<br />
racecourses<br />
• Free entry at selected Yorkshire County Cricket<br />
Prices for Annual Badge Holders are as follows:<br />
Joint Annual Badge ...................................................£240.00<br />
Single Annual Badge.................................................£160.00<br />
Junior Annual Badge (Under 21).........................£100.00<br />
Guest Badge.......................................................................£5.00<br />
Our Annual Badge Holders are invited as guests to:<br />
Worcester Sun 13th May<br />
Pontefract Thurs 20th September<br />
Beverley Wed 30th May (eve) Newbury Sat 22nd September<br />
Haydock Park Sat 2nd June<br />
Uttoxeter Sun 7th October<br />
Newcastle Sat 9th June (eve) Kempton Park Sun 21st October<br />
Sandown Park Sat 16th June<br />
Fakenham Fri 26th October<br />
Cork<br />
Sun 17th June<br />
Catterick Tues 30th October<br />
Doncaster Fri 6th July<br />
Hexham Fri 9th November<br />
Redcar Wed 1st August<br />
Great Yarmouth Tues 14th August (eve)<br />
Market Rasen Sun 11th November<br />
Ffos Las Thurs 23rd August Huntingdon Sat 24th November<br />
Carlisle Wed 29th August Wetherby Wed 28th November<br />
Brighton Fri 7th September Leicester Sun 2nd December<br />
Bath<br />
Sat 15th September Warwick Sun 9th December<br />
Thirsk<br />
Tues 18th September Plus ten days of Yorkshire County Cricket<br />
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Raceday Hospitality<br />
As its name “Garden Racecourse” suggests it is probably the most<br />
attractive and intimate course in the country. During race days the<br />
atmosphere is truly unique – your guests or clients will be able to<br />
witness the top jockeys in action amid sumptuous surroundings<br />
with gourmet food and drink.<br />
Box Hire<br />
Rowels Boxes A range of private lunch rooms with viewing<br />
balconies are available to suit the size of any party from 25-100<br />
guests. This self-contained and highly private area in the main<br />
grandstand is accessible by lift and includes a Tote betting point.<br />
Hornblower Room An intimate and private building devoted<br />
solely to your party of up to 40 guests.<br />
For prices and availability speak to Jane Hutchinson on 01765 530530 or email<br />
jane@ripon-races.co.uk or alternatively visit our website www.ripon-races.co.uk<br />
Club Dining Room<br />
Small groups can be accommodated in the Club Dining Room.<br />
Subject to availability parties of up to 10 guests can reserve a<br />
table for a race meeting. A selection of tables are allocated on<br />
a first come first serve basis on every raceday.<br />
An “A La Carte” menu is served in the Club Dining Room with a<br />
choice of three or four courses. The menu changes between race<br />
meetings - please speak to the caterers if you require a menu<br />
sending prior to your visit. The approximate cost for a meal is<br />
between £20 - £30 per person.<br />
All table reservations should be made directly with the caterers<br />
(please note a reservation fee of £5 per person is charged).<br />
For more information or to book your place please contact Clare Mortiboys at:<br />
CGC Events Ltd, Supreme House,<br />
Garforth House, Leeds, LS25 2JY.<br />
Tel: 0113 287 6387<br />
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Dine & View<br />
As the name suggests you are able to dine whilst viewing a day’s<br />
racing; with a private balcony offering panoramic views across the<br />
racecourse. This Dine and View restaurant is a shared facility<br />
located in the main grandstand. Private tables to accommodate<br />
any number (subject to availability).<br />
Dine and View Package includes:<br />
• Badge wallet for each guest containing the day's itinerary<br />
and general information<br />
• Admission badge - allowing entry into the Club Enclosure<br />
and hospitality facilities<br />
• Reserved parking<br />
• Reserved table for the day<br />
• Set three course luncheon with half a bottle of house wine<br />
per person<br />
• Cash bar<br />
• Light afternoon tea (for evening meetings this is<br />
substituted for canapes)<br />
• Race card<br />
• Tote facility<br />
• Closed circuit television with full coverage<br />
• Waitress served/club hostess<br />
This is priced at £82.50 + VAT per person<br />
Please contact Racecourse Hospitality to find out more and book your place<br />
Telephone: 01777 247 107 or visit www.dineandview.co.uk/venue_ripon<br />
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Ladies’ Day<br />
Always a stylish and colourful occasion, Ladies’ Day features a<br />
glorious afternoon of racing together with Fashion Marquee &<br />
Shows.<br />
This day seems to be getting bigger and better every year, so<br />
don’t miss out, see what all the fuss is about and come join us on<br />
Thursday 21st June.<br />
With fantastic prizes for the Best Dressed Lady competition,<br />
which will be announced closer to the time, it’s a great opportunity<br />
to glam up and put your best frock and hat on.<br />
Ladies’ Day Marquee - £87.50 (inc VAT)<br />
To find out more or book yourself into our fabulous Marquee call<br />
Jane Hutchinson on 01765 530530.<br />
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Fun for all the Family<br />
Family Fun Day and Children’s Day are two of our most<br />
popular meetings. This year being held on:<br />
Sunday 20th May and Monday 6th August<br />
Both days feature lots of FREE ACTIVITIES as well as our bank<br />
holiday fixture on Monday 27th August.<br />
You can expect:<br />
• Free face painting<br />
• Free ice-cream for every child (6/8/2012 only)<br />
• Fantasia Fun House<br />
• Balloon Modelling<br />
• Cup and Saucer Ride<br />
• Kiddie Cub Kart<br />
• Bouncy Castle<br />
(Entertainment may differ<br />
between meetings)<br />
<strong>Ripon</strong> offers a great introduction<br />
to racing for all the family; with free<br />
entry for accompanied children<br />
under 16.<br />
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FAQ’s / New Racegoers<br />
What time do gates open?<br />
When should I get to the Racecourse?<br />
Gates open two hours before the first race or on a Saturday from 12 midday.<br />
Traffic can build up on a raceday especially on weekend fixtures so it is<br />
always advisable to arrive in plenty of time. There is plenty to do and see at<br />
the racecourse before the racing starts- enjoy some food and drink or<br />
familiarise yourself with the racecourse layout.<br />
What’s the difference between a Standard and Feature day?<br />
The main difference is the crowd size; Saturdays (a Feature Day) tend to be<br />
the busiest days so please bear this in mind when booking your trip .<br />
Parking<br />
Parking is completely FREE. The car park can get busy so ensure you arrive<br />
early to get close to the entrance.<br />
Dress Code<br />
Club Enclosure – we ask that customers dress respectably – The <strong>Ripon</strong><br />
Racecourse view on smart casual is no blue denim, sportswear, trainers,<br />
t-shirts or shorts.<br />
Paddock / Course Enclosure – There is no formal dress code for these<br />
areas but we do ask that people still dress in a manner of taste and<br />
decency. Bare chests are not acceptable.<br />
Are there disabled facilities?<br />
We have limited disabled parking outside the Racecourse entrance;<br />
these are on a first come basis and cannot be reserved. The remainder of<br />
the car parking is on flat ground but mainly grassed. Inside the racecourse<br />
it is fairly easy to get about with plenty of flat tarmac walkways. There are<br />
disabled toilets and most of the bars and restaurants are accessible for<br />
wheelchair users. Many disabled visitors have commented that the ability<br />
to bring a car onto the Course Enclosure and park directly adjacent to the<br />
track is a great advantage. There are also raised viewing points in the Club<br />
and Paddock areas.<br />
An entire New Racegoers section can be found on our website<br />
www.ripon-races.co.uk/racegoers.html with information on what to wear,<br />
what to bring, arrival and parking, food and drink, the parade ring, betting<br />
and jargon translator.<br />
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Booking Form<br />
PLEASE COMPLETE IN BLOCK CAPITALS<br />
Date of meeting:<br />
Name of party organiser:<br />
Correspondence Address:<br />
Post Code:<br />
Telephone Number:<br />
Email:<br />
Enclosure:<br />
Number in Party:<br />
Would you like to add a Ticket Wallet for an extra £1<br />
YES q NO q<br />
Cheque or money order enclosed £<br />
(Please make cheques payable to: <strong>Ripon</strong> Race Co. Ltd.)<br />
Alternatively, to pay by debit/credit card enter your card details below:<br />
Card number:<br />
Last three digits on the Signature Strip<br />
Type of debit / credit card<br />
Start date<br />
Expiry date<br />
Issue no (switch only)<br />
!<br />
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Annual Badge Holder - Booking Form<br />
PLEASE COMPLETE IN BLOCK CAPITALS<br />
Name:<br />
Address:<br />
Post Code:<br />
Telephone Number:<br />
Email:<br />
If buying as gift name of person purchasing for:<br />
Type of Annual Badge:<br />
q Single Ladies q Single Gents £160.00<br />
Joint (must be living at the same address)<br />
q 1 Ladies & 1 Gents £240.00<br />
2 Ladies £240.00<br />
q<br />
q 2 Gents £240.00<br />
Junior. Please provide date of birth<br />
q Junior Girls q Junior Boys £100.00<br />
Guest Badge q £5.00<br />
Would you like to add a Ticket Wallet for an extra £1<br />
YES q NO q<br />
Cheque or money order enclosed £<br />
(Please make cheques payable to: <strong>Ripon</strong> Race Club)<br />
Alternatively to pay by debit/credit card enter your card details below:<br />
Card number:<br />
Last three digits on the Signature Strip<br />
Type of debit / credit card<br />
Start date<br />
Expiry date<br />
Issue no (switch only)<br />
PAY BY DIRECT DEBIT TO RECEIVE A 5% DISCOUNT –<br />
CALL THE OFFICE TO GET A DIRECT DEBIT FORM<br />
INTRODUCE A FRIEND AND RECEIVE A FREE GUEST BADGE<br />
Name of friend:<br />
Address:<br />
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Getting here<br />
Address - <strong>Ripon</strong> Racecourse, Boroughbridge Road, <strong>Ripon</strong>, HG4 1UG<br />
Train - The nearest stations are Harrogate (11 miles), Thirsk (11<br />
miles) and York (27 miles).<br />
Buses -<br />
36 Leeds – Harrogate – <strong>Ripon</strong><br />
70 Northallerton – Thirsk – <strong>Ripon</strong><br />
142, 143 – York – Boroughbridge – <strong>Ripon</strong><br />
Road - FREE PARKING AT THE RACECOURSE<br />
<strong>Ripon</strong> is most easily accessed by the A1(M).<br />
Approaching from the South, leave the A1 at the turning to <strong>Ripon</strong><br />
(junction 48), which is just after the Harrogate exit, and follow the brown<br />
signs for <strong>Ripon</strong> Cathedral and you’ll soon pick up racecourse signs.<br />
Once over a fairly narrow bridge (after the Blackamoor pub) you will be<br />
approaching the Racecourse on your left, the first entrance is the Cars<br />
on Course and the second entrance is the main free car park with access<br />
to the Club or Paddock Enclosure and also the Course if you are<br />
planning on walking into the centre at a price per person.<br />
Approaching from the North, leave the A1 where it is joined by<br />
the A61 which becomes the <strong>Ripon</strong> bypass. Turn left at the third<br />
roundabout and the racecourse is just a few hundred yards on the right.<br />
The first entrance on your right will be the main free car park with<br />
access to the Club or Paddock Enclosure and also the Course if you are<br />
planning on walking into the centre at a price per person, if you are<br />
wanting the Car on Course Enclosure this is the second entrance on the<br />
right which allows you to drive into the centre of the racecourse.<br />
Approaching either from the East or the West, take the A61 to<br />
the <strong>Ripon</strong> bypass and follow the brown signs to the racecourse.<br />
A6108<br />
A1<br />
North<br />
A61<br />
Thirsk<br />
A168<br />
RIPON<br />
A61<br />
B6265<br />
B6265<br />
RIPON<br />
Racecourse<br />
Boroughbridge<br />
To<br />
Pateley Bridge<br />
A61<br />
A6055<br />
A1(M)<br />
B6265<br />
Knaresborough<br />
A59 A59<br />
A658<br />
To<br />
Skipton<br />
Harrogate<br />
A61<br />
A661<br />
6 A168<br />
A59<br />
To York<br />
A658<br />
To Bradford<br />
To Leeds<br />
and M1<br />
Wetherby<br />
A1<br />
South<br />
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Awards and Accolades<br />
• Best Small Racecourse in the North<br />
2011<br />
• Recognised as a Quality Assured Racecourse<br />
by VisitEngland<br />
2011, 2010<br />
• Yorkshire in Bloom Gold Rose Award Winners<br />
2011, 2010<br />
• <strong>Ripon</strong> in Bloom Award Winners<br />
2011, 2010<br />
• Best Mobile at a Racecourse –<br />
Catering Award for “Le Maison du Café”<br />
2011<br />
For further information please apply to:<br />
<strong>Ripon</strong> Race Co. Ltd. • The Racecourse<br />
Boroughbridge Road • <strong>Ripon</strong> • HG4 1UG<br />
t: 01765 530530 • info@ripon-races.co.uk or visit<br />
www.ripon-races.co.uk<br />
Best Small<br />
Racecourse in<br />
the North 2011