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Race Conditions
The Allied Irish Bank (GB) Overseas Trainers Challenge
Complimentary Owners and Trainers Hospitality
Throughout the 2006/2007 Jumps season, we are welcoming four owners plus trainer and guest with declared runners on the day to a dedicated hospitality area in the Ascot Pavilion. This is complimentary and includes a glass of champagne on arrival, a 3 course lunch with wine and afternoon tea. In order to gain access to this facility, hospitality badges will be required. These will be available for collection from the reception desk at the Ascot Pavilion. In order to book hospitality please fax back the enclosed form by 4pm on the day before racing. Booking forms received after this time and requests on the day will be accommodated, subject to space, on a first come first serve basis. For further information please contact Holly Mitchell on 01344 878529.
Weatherbys Owners Bar
This facility, which is reserved exclusively for the use of owners with a runner on the day and all licensed trainers, is situated above the saddling boxes in the Pre-Parade Ring. This facility will serve light refreshments (along with complimentary tea and coffee) throughout the afternoon. Tables cannot be reserved. The bar in the Weatherbys Owners Bar will remain open one hour after the last race.
Level 2 Owners’& Trainers’ Stand
Whilst the alterations described in the enclosed letter are in progress, the owners and trainers viewing area will move, subject to the advancement of works. For this meeting the viewing area for owners and trainers is located on Level 2. Access to this area is between the Iron Stand and Number One Box. The Owners and Trainers bar on Level 2 is now closed.
Reserved Steppings
There is a reserved area on the steppings for owners and trainers, which is situated to the west of the Horsewalk behind the stable staff stand.
Badge Allocation/Pass Card System/Car Parking
A single owner, partnership or syndicate with a runner declared at the overnight stage will be entitled to a total of six complimentary Owner/Trainer Badges. In addition, some extra badges may be purchased at a reduced rate of £10 per badge on Friday 30th and £12 per badge on Saturday 31st, but numbers need to be agreed in advance by calling Holly Mitchell on 01344 878529. There will be a limit to the number of badges available at this price. They can then be collected on the day from the Owners and Trainers Entrance. Please remember to bring your swipe card for the pass card system in order to obtain your badges.
Owners are entitled to free car parking in the Owners Car Park situated in No 2 Car Park. No labels will be required. One car parking space will be allocated to single/joint owners in the Owners’ Car Park and two spaces will be allocated to a partnership or syndicate.
Dress
Please be aware of the Ascot dress code in the Premier Enclosure where gentlemen are encouraged to wear a jacket, collar and tie.
Going Reports
Up to the minute going reports are available from me – please call 01344 878502/529 or 07970 621440.
Hotel Reservations/Restaurant Reservations/Private Boxes
We would be very happy to recommend or reserve hotels for owners travelling long distances and requiring overnight accommodation. You can also enjoy a spectacular view of the racing action and first class service throughout the day from a private box. Prices start at £750 + VAT for the box hire and catering can be arranged separately. For further information please call 0870 727 1234.
Heathrow Airport
Ascot will provide complimentary transport between Heathrow and the Racecourse for owners and trainers arriving by air for all Ascot racedays. Prior notification will be required by the Clerk of the Course’s office, together with flight numbers and accurate arrival and departure times.
Helicopter Facilities
A helicopter landing facility is available close to the Racecourse. Please telephone Helicopter and Aviation Services Ltd on 01427 718800 for further details.
Rail Travel
There are frequent train services from London Waterloo taking approximately 45 minutes, and there is then an 8 minute walk to the course.
If there are any other special requirements which you may wish to discuss, please contact my office on the following numbers 01344 878502/ 878529.
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Race Conditions
| Date |
Title |
Rating Band |
Distance |
Age |
Class |
Total Prize Fund |
| Friday 30th March |
Novices’ Handicap Chase |
0-135 |
3m |
4+ |
3 |
£15,000 |
| The Carraig Insurance Maiden Hurdle |
|
2m |
4+ |
3 |
£10,000 |
| Novices’ Chase |
|
2m 1f |
5+ |
3 |
£15,000 |
| Handicap Chase |
0-125 |
2m 51/2f |
5+ |
3 |
£10,000 |
| Novices’ Handicap Hurdle |
0-135 |
3m |
4+ |
3 |
£10,000 |
| The British Gas NH Novices’ Hurdle |
|
2m |
4+ |
3 |
£10,000 |
| Date |
Title |
Rating Band |
Distance |
Age |
Class |
Total Prize Fund |
| Saturday 31st March |
The Harcourt Developments Handicap Chase |
Open |
2m 3f |
5+ |
2 |
£35,000 |
| Handicap Hurdle |
Open |
2m 31/2f |
4+ |
2 |
£25,000 |
| Handicap Chase |
0-140 |
3m 6f |
5+ |
2 |
£25,000 |
| Juvenile Novices’ Handicap Hurdle |
|
2m |
4 |
3 |
£20,000 |
| Novices’ Chase |
|
2m 51/2f |
5+ |
3 |
£15,000 |
| The TBA Mares Only Novices’ Hurdle |
|
2m 6f |
4+ |
3 |
£10,000 |
Further highlights include the £150,000 Commercial First Ascot Chase (Grade 1) on Saturday 17th February, also featuring the Reynoldstown Novices’ Chase (Grade 2) and, on Saturday 31st March, the Long Distance Hurdle (Grade 2).
Ascot also races on Friday 30th March 2007. Please note that race conditions and prize money are subject to change. Full conditions will appear in the Programme Book, or contact Chris Stickels, Clerk of the Course at Ascot on Mobile: +44 (0)7970 621440.
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The Allied Irish Bank (GB) Overseas Trainers Challenge
Allied Irish Bank (GB), longstanding sponsors of jump racing at Ascot and unveiled as the first Founding Partner of the racecourse in December 2005, will be offering generous cash prizes for the Allied Irish Bank (GB) Overseas Trainers Challenge 2006/2007:
- 25,000 euros to the top overseas trainer at Ascot
- 10,000 euros to the runner-up
Points for the Allied Irish Bank (GB) Overseas Trainers Challenge will be awarded on the following basis across Ascot’s ten jumping fixtures during the 2006/2007 season:
10 for a winner, 7 for second place, 5 for third place, 3 for fourth place and 1 point for an unplaced runner; PLUS 1 bonus point for every 10,000 euros in prize money won. (exchange rate used = 1.45 euros to 1GBP).
Overseas Travel and Accommodation within Europe
For races worth £20,000 (329,000) or above, Ascot will pay for:
- up to four return flights from Europe to a local UK airport for overseas-trained runners
- overnight accommodation (up to two rooms) for the above in a local hotel
- a chauffeur-driven car for trips between local UK airports, the Ascot hotel and racecourse.
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