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                       Saturday 2nd November           Fireworks Spectacular Family Raceday

                       Friday 22nd November            Discover Racehorse Ownership Weekend

                       Saturday 23rd November          Discover Racehorse Ownership Weekend

                       Friday 20th December            Christmas Racing Weekend: Christmas Raceday

                       Saturday 21st December          Christmas Racing Weekend: Christmas Family Raceday

                       Saturday 18th January           Matchbook Clarence House Chase Raceday

                       Saturday 15th February          Betfair Ascot Chase Raceday

                       Sunday 29th March               Spring Family Raceday

Cyrname on course to winning the bet365 Handicap Chase in January 2019
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CONTENTS
Welcome                            4    Car Parking & Travelling To Ascot   12-13   General Information   20
Badge Information                 6-7   Bonuses                               14    Track Map             21
Owners' & Trainers' Facilities   8-10   Feature Races                         15    Contacts              22
Site Map                           11   2019/2020 Race Conditions           16-19

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WELCOME TO THE 2019/2020
JUMPS SEASON AT ASCOT

We were fortunate enough to see Cyrname,              Following their introduction for the 2018/19
the highest-rated British Jumps horse,                season, we will again be using One Fit Padded
make three appearances at Ascot during                Hurdles throughout our Jumps season.
last season, culminating in an impressive
win in the Grade 1 Betfair Ascot Chase.               Continuing our relationship with Listowel Races,
                                                      we are again offering Irish-trained horses placed
The progressive Paisley Park recorded                 in the top four of the 2019 Guinness Kerry
his first Grade 1 win here in the JLT                 National a £10,000 bonus if they win either
(Long Walk) Hurdle in December, before                the Grade 3 Sodexo Gold Cup on Saturday 2nd
victory at the Cheltenham Festival.                   November or the Listed Silver Cup Handicap
                                                      Steeple Chase on Saturday 21st December.
Another highlight of the season was, of course, the
appearance of Altior, who won the 2019 renewal        Additionally this year, in conjunction with
of the Grade 1 Matchbook Clarence House               Betfair, we will be introducing a new bonus to our
Chase en route to a further two Grade 1 wins.         programme whereby £100,000 will be offered to
                                                      any horse who can win both the Betfair Exchange
The introduction of the £125,000 Gerard               Trophy at Ascot in December and the Betfair
Bertrand Hurst Park Chase was well received                                                                Nick Smith
                                                      Hurdle at Newbury in February 2020. Further
last year and we look forward to another              information regarding both the above bonuses can     Director of Racing & Communications
competitive renewal on Saturday 23rd                  be found on page 14.
November. During that weekend we will be
hosting a number of racing clubs and syndicates       We look forward to welcoming you back.
as part of a Discover Racehorse Ownership
theme to promote ownership in both codes.

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BADGE INFORMATION
                                                                                OWNERS
We understand that having a day out to watch your horse run is an exciting      All owners with runners on the day are entitled to up to six OWNER/
occasion and hope to make it as memorable and enjoyable as possible.            TRAINER badges along with six complimentary lunches. Lunch tickets may
                                                                                be collected with badges, and lunch must be booked in advance using the
Provided the dress code is adhered to, OWNER/TRAINER badges provide             lunch booking form sent via Weatherbys to the registered owner's address.
the equivalent access to a King Edward VII enclosure badge but they also        Alternatively the form can be found on our website, at
permit entry to the Owners’ and Trainers’ facilities, including the trackside   ascot.co.uk/owners-trainers-ascot-racedays/badge-allocation
dedicated viewing area. Access to the Pre-Parade Ring and the Parade Ring       Complimentary lunch is served in the Old Paddock Dining Room
is also permitted with OWNER/TRAINER badges.                                    during the Jumps season. Appreciating that racehorse ownership comes in all
                                                                                forms, we do endeavour to accommodate all connections where possible.

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TRAINERS                                                                        HOW TO BOOK
Trainers can gain entry to the course using their metal NTF Badge. Those        For more information on badges and access, to discuss
with runners on the day are also entitled to two OWNER/TRAINER badges.          your requirements, or to book a lunch ticket, please contact
                                                                                Olivia Hills, Owners’ & Trainers’ Manager, on 01344 878529
Trainers with runners are also entitled to lunch for themselves and a guest.    or olivia.hills@ascot.co.uk.
They can gain access to the dining room with their metal NTF badge, or
collect a lunch ticket from the Owners' & Trainers' desk upon arrival. If you
do not have a metal NTF badge, please book a lunch ticket in advance.

JOCKEYS
Jockeys can gain entry to the course using their metal PJA Badge. Those
with rides on the day are entitled to two OWNER/TRAINER badges which
may be collected from the Trainer/Jockey desk in the Owners’ & Trainers’
Entrance. Badges can be arranged on the day or in advance. Please note that
jockey’s guest badges will not be released unless the jockey has requested
them in person or in advance.

A physiotherapist will be on site at all racedays for those who require
treatment.

BADGE COLLECTION
Badge collection is from the Owners’ & Trainers’ Desk in Ticket Office West.
This is the white brick building located next to the West turnstiles.

Badges will always be left against a horse’s name unless specified otherwise.
We ask that all connections collecting badges to bring photographic
identification as well as their PASS Card.                                      GOING
METAL BADGES                                                                    Up to the minute Going reports are available from Chris Stickels, Head
NTF, PJA and RCA metal badges are valid at all of our Jumps fixtures.           of Racing & Clerk of the Course. Please call 01344 878502 or 07970
RCA badges will not gain entry to the Owners' & Trainers' facilities.           621440. Going Reports are also available on our website, ascot.co.uk.

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OWNERS' & TRAINERS' FACILITIES

DINING ROOMS                                                                       STABLING AND HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION
We offer the opportunity for six owners per runner, plus the trainer and           We have 175 stables, situated in a secure yard away from the road and close to
a guest, to take advantage of our complimentary hot carvery lunch. This            the hostel with ample parking for cars and lorries. We provide paper or shavings
includes a starter, choice of main course, dessert and wine. We also provide       and while we will endeavour to meet your bedding requirements, please note that
complimentary afternoon tea. Timings for lunch are from 11.30am to 2.30pm.         your preferred bedding cannot be guaranteed.

Owners are offered a table for the day in one of the dining rooms, which will be   The staff hostel has 125 beds in 42 rooms, with shared bathrooms and separate
allocated on arrival. Each person dining will be issued with a lunch ticket and    male and female corridors. Bedrooms sleep up to three people in single beds. The
Old Paddock Restaurant badge. Service is in the Old Paddock Restaurant and         hostel also has a large dining room, lounge area and bar. Accommodation must be
the connected Owners’ & Trainers’ Dining Room, which is located before you         booked in advance.
reach the Owners’ & Trainers’ Bar.
                                                                                   If you wish to stable your runners overnight or use the hostel for your stable staff,
Lunch must be booked in advance by either completing the form sent by              we require advance notification the day before racing.
Weatherbys or by contacting Olivia Hills, olivia.hills@ascot.co.uk. Please
note, we cannot take lunch bookings on the day and all dining requests must be     For more information and to book, please contact Tom Grantham, Stables
completed and sent to Olivia by 4pm the day before racing. Please also make us     Manager on 01344 878454, 07717 631437 or thomas.grantham@ascot.co.uk
aware of any children who will be attending the lunch.
                                                                                   STABLE STAFF
OWNERS’ & TRAINERS’ BAR                                                            Stable staff are provided with complimentary food on all racedays in the Stables
The Owners’ & Trainers’ Bar is located above the Pre-Parade Ring.                  Canteen. We also issue Best Turned Out awards for each race at Ascot with a
Feel free to relax here before or after your race - the bar is open for            minimum prize of £100.
one hour after the last race.

VIEWING
Owners and trainers with a runner can view the racing from our two dedicated
viewing areas. One is located beneath the Royal Box, giving easy access from
the Parade Ring. The other is to the left of the Horsewalk. Admittance to the
viewing area is with an OWNER/TRAINER badge or NTF metal badge.

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Paisley Park wins the 2018 JLT Hurdle
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GALLOPS
Gallops are available between 8.00am and 8.30am each morning. Please book         The other veterinary surgeon oversees the Pre-Parade Ring, Parade Ring and
in with the Stables Manager before proceeding to the course.                      Winners' Enclosure, and can go to the stables as required. There will be at least
                                                                                  one veterinary surgeon based in the Pre-Parade Ring, one in the Parade Ring,
                                                                                  one at the start and one at the finish (when there are horses in these areas).
HORSEBOXES
Horsebox entry to the stables is next to Car Park 2 from Ascot High Street.       Each vet carries their own equipment to an injured horse.
Please follow signs to Car Park 2 and then look for the stables sign on the
High Street.                                                                      The four veterinary surgeons on duty are all specialist equine vets; three
                                                                                  of the vets on duty each do approximately 100 racedays on various courses
VETERINARY PROVISIONS                                                             during a year.
Personnel and equipment on duty to specifically attend to any
equine injury/incident:                                                           VETERINARY CLINICS
                                                                                  Scott Dunn’s Equine Clinic          The Liphook Equine Hospital
   •   Senior Veterinary Surgeon: Svend Kold                                      Straight Mile Farm                  Forest Mere
   •   3 x Veterinary Surgeons: Simon Knapp, Clive Hamblin, Bobby McEwen          Carters Hill                        Liphook
   •   Veterinary Technician/Nurse based at the stables                           Billingbear                         Hampshire
   •   2 x Horse Ambulances with specialist drivers                               Wokingham                           GU30 7JG
   •   Horse Recovery Vehicle                                                     Berkshire                           Tel: 01428 723594
   •   Mobile Response Vehicle with Groundsman                                    RG40 5RW                            Out of hours emergency: 01428 727727
   •   2 x Veterinary Treatment Boxes (1 at stables and 1 near pre-Parade Ring)
                                                                                  Tel: 01344 426066
   •   2 x Farriers
                                                                                  Directions for the above are available upon request at the stables.
All the above personnel are in radio contact with each other and are able to
contact the Clerk of the Course and other racing officials.

Two of the veterinary surgeons follow the runners during each race and are
in a position to respond to any incident as quickly as possible. One veterinary
surgeon is located at the finish, ready to respond if required.

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                 PUBLIC RESTAURANTS                                          PRIVATE HOSPITALITY                                        O&T FACILITIES                                                            KEY
             A The Smokehouse                                        1       Panoramic Restaurant                                  8     Owners’ & Trainers’ Bar                                                            Grandstand Entrances
             B Bandstand Kitchen & Bar                               2       Windsor Forest Restaurant                             9     Owners’ & Trainers’ Dining Rooms                                         Owners’ & Trainers’ Entrance
                                                                     3       Royal Ascot Racing Club                               10    Tattersalls Horsemen’s Lounge                                            Routes to Owners’ and Trainers’
                                                                     4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  viewing areas
                                                                             Parade Ring Restaurant
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                                                                     6       Pavilion Restaurant
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Cloakroom & Left Luggage
                                                                     7       Royal Enclosure Lodge
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course Crossing Point
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  First Aid

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CAR PARKING AND
TRAVELLING TO ASCOT

PARKING - CAR PARK 2
Trainers and jockeys are entitled to one car parking space in the Trainers’ &
Jockeys’ car park (Car Park 2). Please display your NTF or PJA car park label
to gain access.

Owners with runners on the day need to go to Car Park 2 and give the name of
their runner. We allocate one space for single owners and two spaces for joint/
partnership/syndicate horses. If you require further parking, please contact
Olivia Hills who will be able to assist (olivia.hills@ascot.co.uk or
01344 878529).

Should you require disabled parking in Car Park 2, please ensure your blue badge
is clearly displayed and give the name of your horse on arrival. You will then be
given priority, forward parking.

BY CAR
                                                                                    From the Midlands: M40 southbound, Junction 4. Take the A404 towards
If you are arriving by car, please note that roads around the racecourse
                                                                                    M4 (Junction 8/9). On M4 head towards Heathrow/London leaving at
can be congested at times.
                                                                                    Junction 6 and follow the A332 Windsor bypass to Ascot.
From London and the North: M4 Junction 6 onto the A332 Windsor
by-pass and follow signs to Ascot.                                                  BY RAIL
                                                                                    There is a frequent service to Ascot from both Reading and London Waterloo.
From the West: M4 Junction 10 to the A329(M) signposted Bracknell
                                                                                    The average journey time is 27 minutes from Reading and 52 minutes from
and follow signs to Ascot.
                                                                                    London Waterloo. Regular services also run from Guildford. Ascot station is
From the South and East: M3 Junction 3 onto the A332 signposted                     a seven-minute walk from the racecourse. For all train enquiries please use
Bracknell and follow signs to Ascot.                                                National Rail Enquiries.

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HELICOPTER FACILITIES
If you wish to book a charter helicopter please call our preferred partner
Fresh Air on 01869 365 780 or email ascot@freshair-uk.com. Take
advantage of our Park and Fly service, please call Fresh Air quoting ‘Ascot
Park and Fly.’ This is priced at £395 per person (inc VAT) and is subject to
limited availability.

Nearest airfields are Fairoaks, Chobham and White Waltham, Maidenhead,
both approximately nine miles away.

If you are arriving by helicopter we can arrange for your OWNER/
TRAINER badges to be available in the car that collects you. Please contact
Olivia Hills, Owners’ & Trainers’ Manager on 01344 878529 or via
olivia.hills@ascot.co.uk.

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BETFAIR EXCHANGE TROPHY
                                                                AND BETFAIR HURDLE BONUS
                                                                The £150,000 Betfair Exchange Trophy, run over 2m at Ascot on Saturday
                                                                21st December, forms part of a lucrative bonus with the Betfair Hurdle at
                                                                Newbury on Saturday 8th February 2020.

                                                                Betfair will award a bonus of £100,000 ( 50% to the owner, 20% to the jockey
                                                                and trainer and 10% to racing staff) to the winner of the Betfair Exchange Trophy
                                                                should the horse also go on to win the Betfair Hurdle.

                                                                THE GUINNESS KERRY
                                                                NATIONAL BONUS
                                                                We offer a £10,000 bonus to any Irish-trained horse placed in the first four of
                                                                the 2019 Guinness Kerry National at Listowel, who can go on to win either the
                                                                Sodexo Gold Cup Handicap Steeple Chase on Saturday 2nd November 2019 or
                                                                the Silver Cup Handicap Steeple Chase on Saturday 21st December 2019.

Mohaayed wins the 2018 renewal of the Betfair Exchange Trophy

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FEATURE RACES

RACE                                         DATE       CLASS   AGE   DISTANCE    TOTAL RACE VALUE 19/20   CLOSING DATE

THE SODEXO GOLD CUP HANDICAP STEEPLE         02/11/19   1       4+    3M          £100,000                 28/10/19
CHASE (GRADE 3)

THE GÉRARD BERTRAND HURST PARK HANDICAP      23/11/19   2       4+    2M 1F       £125,000                 05/11/19
STEEPLE CHASE

THE CORAL HURDLE RACE                        23/11/19   1       4+    2M 3 1/2F   £100,000                 18/11/19
(REGISTERED AS THE ASCOT HURDLE) (GRADE 2)

THE SILVER CUP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE        21/12/19   1       4+    3M          £100,000                 03/12/19
(LISTED)

THE MARSH HURDLE RACE (REGISTERED AS THE     21/12/19   1       4+    3M 1/2F     £100,000                 03/12/19
LONG WALK HURDLE RACE) (GRADE 1)

THE BETFAIR EXCHANGE TROPHY (A HANDICAP      21/12/19   1       4+    2M          £150,000                 03/12/19
HURDLE RACE) (GRADE 3)

THE MATCHBOOK CLARENCE HOUSE STEEPLE         18/01/20   1       5+    2M 1F       £150,000                 31/12/19
CHASE (GRADE 1)

THE BETFAIR ASCOT STEEPLE CHASE (GRADE 1)    15/02/20   1       5+    2M 5F       £150,000                 28/01/20

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2019/2020 RACE CONDITIONS
SATURDAY 2ND NOVEMBER 2019
FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR FAMILY RACEDAY
RACE                                                            CLASS   AGE   DIST       TOTAL RACE VALUE 2019
THE GARDINER & THEOBALD NOVICES' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (0-120)   4       3+    2M 3 /2F
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                                                                                         £11,800
THE GL EVENTS UK NOVICES' HURDLE RACE                           3       4+    2M         £12,400
THE ASCOT UNDERWRITING STEEPLE CHASE                            3       4+    2M 3F      £16,800
(A NOVICES' LIMITED HANDICAP (0-140)
THE BYRNE GROUP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (LISTED) (0-150)         1       4+    2M 1F      £60,000
THE SODEXO HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (LISTED)                        1       4+    2M         £60,000
THE SODEXO GOLD CUP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (GRADE 3)            1       4+    3M         £100,000
THE MILLGATE STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE              4       4-6   2M         £7,000
DAILY TOTAL                                                                              £268,000

FRIDAY 22ND NOVEMBER 2019
DISCOVER RACEHORSE OWNERSHIP WEEKEND: DAY ONE
RACE                                                            CLASS   AGE   DIST       TOTAL RACE VALUE 2019
THE ASCOT SUPPORTS NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE                       3       4+    2M 3F      £16,800
THE ZEELO ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ MAIDEN HURDLE RACE                    3       4+    2M 31/2F   £10,400
THE ASCOT “INTRODUCTORY” HURDLE RACE                            2       4+    2M         £20,000
THE ASCOT HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (0-145)                        2       4+    2M 5F      £35,000
THE BERKSHIRE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (0-140)                    3       4+    3M         £26,800
THE ASCOT HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (0-145)                          2       4+    2M         £30,000
DAILY TOTAL                                                                              £139,000

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SATURDAY 23RD NOVEMBER 2019
DISCOVER RACEHORSE OWNERSHIP WEEKEND: DAY TWO
RACE                                                                                                CLASS        AGE         DIST        TOTAL RACE VALUE 2019
THE MOLTON BROWN NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE                                                               2            4+          2M 5 /2F
                                                                                                                                    1
                                                                                                                                         £20,000
THE ASCOT STEEPLE CHASE (A NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP) (0-135)                                       3            4+          3M          £13,800
THE TRISOFT MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (0-130)                                                     3            4+          2M 7 1/2F   £11,800
THE CHRISTY 1965 STEEPLE CHASE (GRADE 2)                                                            1            4+          2M 5F       £70,000
THE CORAL HURDLE RACE (REGISTERED AS THE ASCOT HURDLE) (GRADE 2)                                    1            4+          2M 3 1/2F   £100,000
*THE GÉRARD BERTRAND HURST PARK HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE                                              2            4+          2M 1F       £125,000
THE ASCOT STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE                                                     4            4-6         2M          £7,000
DAILY TOTAL                                                                                                                              £347,600

FRIDAY 20TH DECEMBER 2019
CHRISTMAS RACING WEEKEND: CHRISTMAS RACEDAY
RACE                                                                                                CLASS        AGE         DIST        TOTAL RACE VALUE 2019
THE EVENTMASTERS.CO.UK MAIDEN HURDLE RACE                                                           3            4+          2M 5 /2F
                                                                                                                                    1
                                                                                                                                         £12,400
THE BET WITH ASCOT NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (0-135)                                  3            4+          2M 1F       £16,800
THE SKY BET SUPREME TRIAL NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE                                                      1            4+          2M          £35,000
(REGISTERED AS THE KENNEL GATE) (GRADE 2)
THE JACQUART NOEL NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (GRADE 2)                                                  1            4+          2M 5F       £35,000
THE THAMES MATERIALS CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE                                      3            4+          2M 5 /2F
                                                                                                                                    1
                                                                                                                                         £11,800
THE CHAMPIONSHIP STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (LISTED)                                     1            4-6         2M          £30,000
DAILY TOTAL                                                                                                                              £141,000

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2019/2020 RACE CONDITIONS (CONT.)
SATURDAY 21ST DECEMBER 2019
CHRISTMAS RACING WEEKEND: CHRISTMAS FAMILY RACEDAY
RACE                                                                     CLASS   AGE      DIST        TOTAL RACE VALUE 2019
THE FOUNDATION DEVELOPMENTS NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (0-120)        4       4+       2M 7 1/2F   £11,800
THE ASCOT GRADUATION STEEPLE CHASE                                       2       4+       2M 5F       £50,000
THE ASCOT HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (0-145)                                 2       4+       2M 3F       £35,000
*THE MARSH HURDLE (REGISTERED AS THE LONG WALK HURDLE RACE) (GRADE 1)    1       4+       3M 1/2F     £100,000
*THE SILVER CUP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (LISTED)                          1       4+       3M          £100,000
*THE BETFAIR EXCHANGE TROPHY (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) (GRADE 3)          1       4+       2M          £150,000
DAILY TOTAL                                                                                           £446,800

SATURDAY 18TH JANUARY 2020
MATCHBOOK CLARENCE HOUSE CHASE RACEDAY
RACE                                                                     CLASS   AGE      DIST        TOTAL RACE VALUE 2020
THE ROSLING KING (NOVICES’ CHAMPIONSHIP HURDLE SERIES QUALIFIER)         3       4        2M          £10,400
JUVENILE HURDLE RACE
THE MATCHBOOK AMATEUR RIDERS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (0-130)             3       5+       2M 3F       £15,000
THE WARFIELD MARES’ HURDLE RACE (REGISTERED AS THE WARFIELD) (GRADE 2)   1       4+ F&M   2M 7 /2F
                                                                                                 1
                                                                                                      £50,000
THE MATCHBOOK HOLLOWAY’S HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (GRADE 3)                  1       4+       2M 3 /2F
                                                                                                 1
                                                                                                      £50,000
*THE MATCHBOOK CLARENCE HOUSE STEEPLE CHASE (GRADE 1)                    1       5+       2M 1F       £150,000
THE BET365 HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE                                        2       5+       2M 5F       £75,000
THE MATCHBOOK BRITISH EBF ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE           3       4-7      2M 51/2F    £10,000
DAILY TOTAL                                                                                           £360,400

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SATURDAY 15TH FEBRUARY 2020
BETFAIR ASCOT CHASE RACEDAY
RACE                                                                                                CLASS        AGE         DIST        TOTAL RACE VALUE 2020
THE THAMES MATERIAL NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE                                                            2            5+          2M 3 /2F
                                                                                                                                    1
                                                                                                                                         £25,000
THE SODEXO REYNOLDSTOWN NOVICES’ STEEPLE CHASE (GRADE 2)                                            1            5+          3M          £40,000
THE KELTBRAY SWINLEY CHASE (A LIMITED HANDICAP) (LISTED)                                            1            5+          3M          £75,000
THE ASCOT SUPPORTS BERKSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION                                                   2            4+          2M 3 /2F
                                                                                                                                    1
                                                                                                                                         £45,000
HANDICAP HURDLE RACE
*THE BETFAIR ASCOT STEEPLE CHASE (GRADE 1)                                                          1            5+          2M 5F       £150,000
HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (0-125)                                                                        3            4+          2M 7 /2F
                                                                                                                                    1
                                                                                                                                         £15,000
THE BRITISH EBF MARES’ STANDARD OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE                                        4            4-6 F&M     2M          £7,000
DAILY TOTAL                                                                                                                              £357,000

SUNDAY 29TH MARCH 2020
SPRING FAMILY RACEDAY
RACE                                                                                                CLASS        AGE         DIST        TOTAL RACE VALUE 2020
THE YOUR BET WITH ASCOT MEANS MORE MAIDEN HURDLE RACE                                               4            4+          2M 3 /2F
                                                                                                                                    1
                                                                                                                                         £8,000
THE COLTS & FILLIES CLUB JUVENILE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE                                              2            4           2M          £40,000
THE GEOBIND HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (0-135)                                                          3            5+          2M 5F       £15,000
THE FIRST DAYS CHARITY NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE                                              2            5+          2M 1F       £40,000
THE SKY SPORTS RACING VETERANS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (0-150)                                      2            10+         3M          £30,000
THE OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE                                                                     5            5+          3M          £4,500
THE IRON STAND CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (0-140)                                    3            4+          2M 7 1/2F   £9,000
DAILY TOTAL                                                                                                                              £147,400

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INFORMATION

DRESS CODE

Ladies generally opt to dress as for a smart
occasion. Gentlemen usually wear a jacket with a
collared shirt and tie.

Whilst this style of dress is preferred in the King
Edward VII enclosure during the Jumps season, it
is not compulsory.

HOSPITALITY AND DINING
We offer owners with runners a preferential rate for
hospitality packages and the hire of private boxes
and loges on our racedays.

LOCAL HOTELS

For details of local hotels catering for a wide range
of requirements and budgets, please ask for our list
of Ascot Preferred Hotels. We recommend booking
as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

For more information regarding hospitality
and local accommodation, please contact
Olivia Hills, Owners’ & Trainers’ Manager,
olivia.hills@ascot.co.uk or on 01344 878529.

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CONTACTS

     ASCOT RACECOURSE                                                            Weatherbys
                                                                                 Tel: 01933 440077
     Nick Smith                             Reon Sanford                         Email: ownershipdesk@weatherbys.co.uk
     Director of Racing &                   Head Groundsman
     Communications                         Tel: 01344 630135                    ROA
     Tel: 01344 878524                      Mobile: 07850 914607                 Tel: 020 7152 0200
     Mobile: 07771 791449                   Email: reon.sanford@ascot.co.uk      Email: info@roa.co.uk
     Email: nick.smith@ascot.co.uk
                                            Tom Grantham                         Local taxis
     Chris Stickels                         Stables Manager                      Ascot Cars – 01344 297297
     Head of Racing & Clerk of the Course   Tel: 01344 878454                    Ascot Taxis – 01344 970014
     Tel: 01344 878502                      Mobile: 07717 631437                 Ascot Taxi Rank (by the train station)
     Mobile: 07970 621440                   Email: thomas.grantham@ascot.co.uk   01344 874237
     Email: chris.stickels@ascot.co.uk                                           Sterling Executive Cars Ltd – 01344 883838

     Olivia Hills                                                                FreshAir
     Owners’ & Trainers’ Manager                                                 Tel: 01869 365780
     Tel: 01344 878529                                                           Email: ascot@freshair-uk.com
     Mobile: 07717 516066
     Email: olivia.hills@ascot.co.uk

     Matt Lowe
     Racing Executive
     Tel: 01344 878023
     Mobile: 07870 518886
     Email: matt.lowe@ascot.co.uk

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Ascot Racecourse
Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 7JX
  + 44 (0)344 346 0346
  ascot.co.uk @ascot
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