RACEDAY TEAM

Information

Abandonment

In the event of a race meeting being abandoned before the first race, a full refund will be made If the meeting is abandoned after the first race but before the third, a 50% refund will be made in the same manner as a full refund If the meeting is abandoned after the third race, no refund will be made. Customers must retain their badges, which are date stamped and numbered, in order to obtain a refund, and present or send them to the Racecourse Office from two days after the meeting

Alcohol

Excessive alcohol consumption needs to be reported to the Safety Officer, DO NOT confront the individual/s, and the FRG (Fast Response Group/ Security) will deal with the situation. We do reserve the right, in extreme circumstances, either to refuse admission or to eject a person from the racecourse

Communications/Mobile Phones

Mobile telephones, laptops, tablets and any other electronic devices may not be used on the racecourse for betting purposes Cellular phones may be used for other purposes but only away from designated betting areas FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT IN YOUR REMOVAL FROM THE PREMISES AS PER OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY.

Admission - Conditions Of Entry

Entry to the racecourse is subject to the right of the racecourse executive to refuse to admit and/ or to expel, without prior notice, any person whose behaviour is considered to be unruly or unacceptable or is a disqualified person.

• Bringing food and drink into the enclosures other than that purchased at the racecourse is prohibited.

• Racegoers must at all times comply with any conditions, rules and regulations in operation, including the observance of no drinking areas for safety reasons

• There is no formal dress code.

• Lost and stolen badges will not be replaced.

• Transfers to enclosures may be possible on the day, subject to availability.

Health & Safety Notice

The Racecourse would be grateful if racegoers could observe all Health & Safety requirements whilst at Sedgefield Racecourse We would also be grateful if parents could keep a close eye on children and prevent them from climbing on the running rails and getting onto the actual racecourse. We would also like to remind racegoers that the FIRST AID room is located opposite the racecourse offices

Public Safety

In the interests of public safety all visitors to the racecourse must follow the directions of the Safety Stewards on the Stands and the Raceday Staff throughout the racecourse Please do not leave bags or your possessions unattended at any time as this could cause a security alert. Please be aware that horses can be unpredictable, therefore care and attention is necessary within the vicinity of the horses UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL DRINK AND/OR GLASSES BE ALLOWED ON TO GRANDSTANDS, OR VIEWING AREAS IN FRONT OF THE GRANDSTANDS OR AROUND THE PERIMETER OF THE PARADE RING. RACEGOERS DISREGARDING THIS REGULATION OR BEHAVING IN A DISORDERLY MANNER WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE RACECOURSE

Public Evacuation Procedure

In the unlikely event that the racecourse has to abandon racing and evacuate buildings please read the following information for your safety. Racecourse management will only take such action if an emergency situation such as a fire or possible bomb threat and at all times decisions will be taken placing public safety as a priority. In the event that an evacuation is necessary the following announcement will be made over the public address system: THIS IS AN EMERGENCY SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT IT IS NECESSARY FOR ALL PERSONSTO LEAVETHE RACECOURSE WOULDYOU PLEASE FOLLOWTHE DIRECTIONS GIVEN BY STAFF AND MOVETOTHE ASSEMBLY LOCATIONS PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RETURNTOYOURVEHICLES AS ROADS MUST BE KEPT CLEAR FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES.YOUR CO-OPERATION IS REQUIREDTO ENABLE RACINGTO RESUME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Unless otherwise instructed, all customers and staff will be evacuated to the assembly points shown on the diagram, and not allowed to access car parks or move vehicles This is for public safety and to allow emergency services such as the fire brigade to attend as quickly as possible along clear roads In

Thank You To Our Sponsors

The Sedgefield Racecourse Executive would like to thank our sponsors and wish them an enjoyable and prosperous day’s racing.

SUNDAY 29TH JANAURY (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)

Stewards Of The Meeting

ALAN DEMPSEY (Chief Steward) NEIL EDMINSON (Stewards Panel Chair)

PHILIPPA HARDY, HELEN KINSELLA, ROBERT McCARTHY

STARTERS

JASON CALLAGHAN

RYAN COLLEY

JUDGE

KATIE DOWSON

CLERK OF THE SCALES

KARL CURRAN

VETERINARY OFFICER

TIM DAVIES

VETERINARY SURGEONS

CHARLOTTE GREENSIT

FRANCESCA GREENHAM

CHARLOTTE CRISP

MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr PAUL DEWHIRST

Dr JOHN ADAMS

Dr PETER EVANS

NURSE

CHRISTINE TOMBLING

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

RACHEL KIRTLEY

ALEC DENT

JOE O’GORMAN

COMMENTATOR

DARREN OWEN

BETTING RING MANAGER

JOHN CLARK

CLERK OF THE COURSE & SAFEGUARDING OFFICER

MICHAEL NAUGHTON

RACEDAY PRESENTER

ROBERT HOGARTH