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Front cover: Motivator wins The Derby in the Club’s colours, 2005
Welcome
TO THE ROYAL ASCOT RACING CLUB
Offering Members and their guests unparalleled style and comfort at one of the world’s premier racecourses, this is much more than a racing club.
Access to some of the world’s finest racing at Ascot’s twenty-six racedays is provided to Members, who also benefit from the Club’s ownership of meticulously selected thoroughbred racehorses. Members have an interest in up to six horses, which run in the Club’s white and dark blue colours. With purchase cost, training and all racing expenses included in the annual subscription, enjoyment provided by the Club horses is risk-free and offers a truly exciting alternative to traditional racing ownership. Prize money net of trainer, jockey and stable shares, and profit on the sale of horses, is distributed to Members.
Since its launch in 1998, the Club has been acknowledged throughout the racing world for its unsurpassed facilities, service and dining experience.
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The Ascot Raceday Experience 06 Royal Ascot 09 The Clubrooms 10 The Ownership Experience 14 Exclusive Benefits 25 Membership Application Process 27
“If you have tasted being part of a horse that’s run at that level, then you really have sipped from the golden chalice”
The Hon. Harry Herbert Racing Manager, Royal Ascot Racing Club
THE ASCOT RACEDAY EXPERIENCE
A bastion of sociability and style, with superb benefits, wonderful facilities and a devotion to the exceptional. Exclusive, extraordinary and endless fun, the Royal Ascot Racing Club invites you to explore a truly unparalleled experience.
For more than 300 years, the patronage of thirteen monarchs has made Ascot truly special. Royal Ascot Racing Club Members and their guests enjoy twenty-six top-class Flat and Jump racedays at Ascot across the year. With fine dining provided by the renowned Rhubarb Food & Design, as well as inclusive drinks, a day in the Clubrooms is not to be missed.
With incredible racing showcasing the stars of the sport both over obstacles and on the Flat, a raceday at Ascot offers the opportunity to witness some of the highlights of the racing calendar in the flesh. With one of the RARC Clubrooms situated in the perfect position over-looking the winning post, there’s no better place from which to cheer home the winners.
Whilst Royal Ascot and its five days of tradition, pageantry, and style in June form an exquisite highlight for Members and their guests, other prestige racedays include the historic QIPCO King George Day in July and, the finale of the European Flat season, QIPCO British Champions Day in October.
Many racedays offer a unique theme and atmosphere that Members can indulge in as they please. These include Royal Ascot Trials Day in April, a music concert in August, a spectacular fireworks display in November and a delightfully festive weekend in December.
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ROYAL ASCOT
Royal Ascot is Britain’s most valuable race meeting, attracting racehorses from across the globe to compete for millions of pounds in prize money and the prestige of winning at this most special of meetings. The nineteen Group races, eight of them Group One, make legends of the finest thoroughbreds with Black Caviar, Frankel and Yeats, to name just a few, all Royal Ascot winners turned household names.
Anticipated and revered, Royal Ascot is an experience shaped by the iconic moments that punctuate each day. Whether it’s the arrival of the Royal Procession at 2pm, seven exhilarating races throughout the afternoon or the communal signing around Ascot’s iconic bandstand early evening, each day is an unforgettable whirlwind of excitement and colour.
A day in the Clubrooms at Royal Ascot is particularly special for Members and their guests, with everyone asked to comply with the Royal Enclosure dress code. The Club quite simply adds a touch of decadence to your day, with an elevated dining menu, a personalised racecard for each Member and a few extra surprise and delights along the way – experience the Royal Meeting at a different level.
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THE CLUBROOMS
Within the magnificent Grandstand, Members have access to two beautiful Clubrooms. The first overlooks the unsaddling enclosure. The second is positioned overlooking the winning line. With an exclusive terrace and viewing area to the west of the Royal Box, it commands sweeping views of the racecourse and the Berkshire countryside.
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The Clubrooms offer exclusive sporting and social facilities with luxurious bars and private betting. Convivial yet relaxed, the Clubrooms are a welcome sanctuary away from the bustle of the racecourse, with areas for private conversation and reading.
Permitting entry into the Clubrooms for the 26 racedays, Members receive two metal badges: one non-transferable and individually engraved, for use only by the Member, and one transferable guest badge. Additional guests may be invited to enjoy the rooms on all racedays excluding the Tuesday of Royal Ascot. These are at a subsidised cost and subject to availability.
During Royal Ascot, Members have access to the Clubrooms with a Royal Enclosure five-day badge. All Members’ guests must purchase Royal Enclosure badges for entry to the racecourse.
Both Clubrooms offer fully-inclusive dining by the renowned “Rhubarb Food and Design,” serving complimentary canapés, lunch and afternoon tea, together with Champagne, wines and beverages throughout the day.
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Binding the
Club together, it’s our horses that keep everyone talking.
THE OWNERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Ascot Racecourse Limited owns between four and six race horses, that are managed by Highclere Thoroughbred Racing for the enjoyment of the Members. All racing and training expenses are included in the annual subscription.
The horses are meticulously chosen by The Hon Harry Herbert, Racing Manager to the Club, and John Warren, His Majesty’s bloodstock and racing advisor. With a win/ place strike rate of 58% since the Club’s inception, the expertise in selecting the horses shown by Harry and John has stood us in very good stead over the years, and we look forward to seeing how the newest recruits fair throughout the course of 2023.
Members receive a share in the prize money earned by the Club horses and proceeds of sales after expenses have been deducted. These proceeds are usually distributed at the start of the following calendar year. Any losses on sales are borne by Ascot Racecourse and not the Members.
When one of the Club horses is running, either at Ascot or elsewhere, Members may put their name forward to be placed into a ballot for owners’ badges.
Members will regularly receive updates from the Racing Manager, giving a progress report and running plans of the horses. Members will receive invitations to join in with annual Club events such as stable visits, an overnight stay at the Jockey Club Rooms in Newmarket, and the popular Parade of Horses.
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From Top Left: Headway, winner of the Spring Cup, Lingfield 2018; Production, winner of the Anders Foundation British EBF Crocker Bulteel Maiden Stakes, Ascot 2018; Pollenator, winner of the May Hill Stakes, Doncaster 2009; All The Time, winner of the City Framers Chester EBF Fillies’ Conditions Stakes, Chester 2022; Symposium, winner of the Original Harrogate Water Handicap Ascot 2016.
Since its inception the Club has witnessed a series of stunning victories.
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Motivator wins The Derby
HORSES CURRENTLY IN TRAINING
PICCADILLY CIRCUS (IRE)
Foaled: 12 March 2020 Trainer: William Haggas
PEDIGREE
PICCADILLY CIRCUS (IRE)
AUSTRALIA (GB)
GALILEO (IRE)
OUIJA BOARD (GB)
PICCADILLY FILLY (IRE)
PLATINUM JUBILEE (IRE)
Foaled: 15 April 2020 Trainer: Andrew Balding
EXCEED AND EXCEL (AUS)
TORTUE (IRE)
PEDIGREE
PLATINUM JUBILEE (GB)
OASIS DREAM (GB)
GREEN DESERT (USA)
HOPE (IRE)
TEOFILO (IRE)
MARISOL (IRE)
MY PERSONAL SPACE (USA)
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MIRRORING (IRE)
Foaled: 2 April 2021 Trainer: Michael Bell
PEDIGREE
MEHMAS (IRE)
ACCLAMATION (GB)
LUCINA (GB)
MIRRORING (IRE)
MOMENT OF TRUTH (IRE)
TEOFILO (IRE)
GOLDTHROAT (IRE)
CAVALRY CALL (IRE)
Foaled: 28 January 2021 Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford
PEDIGREE
INVINCIBLE ARMY (IRE)
INVINCIBLE SPIRIT (IRE)
RAJEEM (GB)
CAVALRY CALL (IRE)
MICHAEL’S SONG (IRE)
REFUSE TO BEND (IRE)
RAINDANCING (IRE)
VIRIDIAN (IRE)
Foaled: 3 March 2021 Trainer: William Haggas
PEDIGREE
VIRIDIAN (IRE)
ACCLAMATION (GB)
ROYAL APPLAUSE (GB)
PRINCESS ATHENA
EXCEED AND EXCEL (AUS)
BLUE WILLOW (GB)
COYOTE (GB)
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ASCOT FIXTURES 2023
Saturday 21st January Clarence House Chase Raceday JUMPS
Saturday 18th February Betfair Ascot Chase Raceday JUMPS
Sunday 2nd April Spring Family Raceday JUMPS
Wednesday 3rd May Royal Ascot Trials Day FLAT
Friday 12th May Peroni Nastro Azzurro May Friday FLAT
Saturday 13th May Peroni Nastro Azzurro Victoria Cup Raceday FLAT
Tuesday 20th -
Saturday 24th June Royal Ascot FLAT
Friday 14th July Summer Mile Friday FLAT
Saturday 15th July Summer Mile Family Raceday FLAT
Friday 28th July QIPCO King George Friday FLAT
Saturday 29th July QIPCO King George Saturday FLAT
Saturday 12th August Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup FLAT
Friday 8th September September Racing Friday FLAT
Saturday 9th September September Racing Saturday FLAT
Friday 6th October Autumn Racing Friday FLAT
Saturday 7th October Autumn Racing Saturday FLAT
Saturday 21st October QIPCO British Champions Day FLAT
Saturday 4th November Fireworks Spectacular Family Raceday JUMPS
Friday 24th November November Racing Friday JUMPS
Saturday 25th November November Racing Saturday JUMPS
Friday 22nd December Howden Christmas Friday JUMPS
Saturday 23rd December Howden Christmas Family Raceday JUMPS
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Production and Oisin Murphy after The Anders Foundation British EBF Crocker Bulteel Maiden Stakes, Ascot 27 Jul 2018
RECIPROCAL FIXTURES 2023
Members can use their metal badge to enjoy free admission to racing and other sports around the country as part of our reciprocal Membership arrangement.
JAN Saturday 14th Warwick
Saturday 28th Uttoxeter
FEB Tuesday 7th Taunton
Friday 24th Exeter
Sunday 26th Hereford
MAR Wednesday 1st Wincanton
Wednesday 8th Fontwell Park
Saturday 18th Kempton Park
Thursday 23rd Ludlow
Friday 24th Musselburgh
Tuesday 28th Huntingdon
APR Saturday 1st Stratford
Monday 3rd Lingfield
Friday 21st Bath
Sunday 23rd Plumpton
MAY Saturday 6th Goodwood
Wednesday 10th Chester
Wednesday 17th York
Sunday 21st Naas
Saturday 27th Ffos Las
JUN Thursday 1st Market Rasen
Saturday 10th Haydock Park
Sunday 11th Cowdray Park
Polo Club
Thursday 15th Worcester
Saturday 17th Sandown Park
Monday 19th Windsor
JULY Saturday 1st The Curragh
Saturday 8th Carlisle
Saturday 22nd Newmarket
Sunday 23rd Newton Abbott
Thursday 27th Hickstead
AUG Saturday 5th Hamilton Park
Wednesday 16th Salisbury
Saturday 19th Newmarket
SEPT Sunday 3rd Brighton
Saturday 9th Leopardstown
Thursday 14th Epsom Downs
Sunday 24th The Curragh
Tuesday 26th Nottingham
Saturday 30th Chelmsford City
OCT Future Champions Festival*
Friday 13th & Newmarket
Saturday 14th
Saturday 28th Newbury
NOV Wednesday 8th Musselburgh
Friday 17th Cheltenham
Tuesday 28th Tramore
DEC Saturday 2nd Bangor-on-Dee
Saturday 9th Chepstow
*One half-price ticket per Member. Any additional reciprocal dates will be confirmed directly to Members in due course.
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RHUBARB FOOD & DESIGN DISCOUNT
Members receive a 10% discount at any one of Rhubarb’s restaurants, and a 15% discount on any Rhubarb events, catered at home or in any other environment.
CLIVEDEN HOUSE AND ICONIC LUXURY HOTELS DISCOUNT
We are very privileged to be able to work with Cliveden House, in association with whom we are delighted to bring you some exclusive benefits, available only to Royal Ascot Racing Club Members.
Spa Days
Enjoy a day of relaxation at Cliveden House in Taplow, including a spa treatment of your choice and spend the rest of the day making the most of the awardwinning facilities available on site. The day also includes a choice of either lunch in the Spa Kitchen or afternoon tea in the Cliveden Dining Room or Great Hall as well as complimentary soft refreshments throughout the day. This offer is priced at £350 per person Monday - Thursday and £370 per person Friday - Sunday and is available on selected dates.
Iconic Luxury Hotels Stay
We are also delighted to share an exclusive offer for Members of a complimentary upgrade and breakfast when booking a stay at any of the five hotels below.
• Cliveden House near Taplow
• Chewton Glen in New Milton
• The Lygon Arms in Broadway
• The Mayfair Townhouse in London
• 11 Cadogan Gardens in Chelsea
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As well as the main benefits of the Royal Ascot Racing Club Membership, Members also receive access to further benefits and offers.
YOUR EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS
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Platform Nineteen, Winner of the Little Green Rascals Children’s Nurseries Handicap, York 2019
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
• Entry to all Ascot Racedays for Member and guest
• Five-day Royal Enclosure badge for Members and the opportunity to purchase additional Royal Enclosure badges for guests
• Access to convivial yet relaxed Clubrooms overlooking the winning line and the unsaddling enclosure
• Fully-inclusive dining by the renowned Rhubarb Food and Design
• The opportunity to bring additional guests to enjoy the Clubrooms*
• Two complimentary King Edward VII Enclosure admission tickets per raceday*
• Car parking pass, valid for all 26 racedays
• Interest in up to six horses in training
• A share in the prize money earned by the Club horses during the year, as well as the profits from each horse sale
• Opportunity to enter ballot for owners’ badges when one of the Club horses is running
• Regular stable visits and Members’ events
*Subject to availability, exclusions apply.
2023 ROYAL ASCOT RACING CLUB MEMBERSHIP FEES
One-off joining fee: £8,800 (excluding VAT)
Annual subscription fee: £16,000 (excluding VAT)
New Members must be proposed and seconded by existing Members or the Royal Ascot Racing Club Committee. For more information about Membership availability, please contact Michelle Atkinson, Head of Memberships, on 01344 878032 or email michelle.atkinson@ascot.com
If there are no vacancies, you will be advised upon receipt and your name added to the waiting list. Please note there is a waiting list charge, refundable on receipt of your first annual subscription.
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Being a Member of the Club provides unprecedented access to the very heart of world-class racing. We are proud to provide a racing club experience like no other.
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