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.
“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 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.
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.
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.
THE CLUBROOMS
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.
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 2024.
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 Yearling Parade.
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.
Motivator wins The Derby
HORSES CURRENTLY IN TRAINING
CAVALRY CALL (IRE)
Foaled: 28 January 2021 Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford
PEDIGREE
CAVALRY CALL (IRE)
INVINCIBLE ARMY (IRE)
MICHAEL’S SONG (IRE)
INVINCIBLE SPIRIT (IRE)
RAJEEM (GB)
REFUSE TO BEND (IRE) RAINDANCING (IRE)
LUNA SONG (GB)
Foaled: 5 March 2022 Trainer: Sir Mark Prescott
PEDIGREE
LUNA SONG (GB)
FOLK SONG (GB)
SEA THE MOON (GER)
SANWA (GER)
FOLK OPERA (IRE)
SEA THE STARS (IRE)
OASIS DREAM (GB)
CASE STUDY (GB)
Foaled: 26 February 2023 Trainer: George Boughey
PEDIGREE
CASE STUDY (GB)
SHOWCASING (GB)
BOODLEY (GB)
STELLAR SUNRISE (GB)
Foaled: 19 February 2023 Trainer: Andrew Balding
PEDIGREE
STELLA SUNRISE (GB)
SPACE BLUES (IRE)
HERCOMESTHESUN (IRE)
OASIS DREAM (GB)
ARABESQUE (GB)
ACCLAMATION (GB)
GALAPAGAR (USA)
COLONNADE (IRE)
Foaled: 19 March 2023 Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford
PEDIGREE
COLONNADE (IRE)
TEOFILO (IRE)
ALANZA (IRE)
DUBAWI (IRE)
MISS LUCIFER (FR) INTIMACY (IRE)
INVINCIBLE SPIRIT (IRE)
GALILEO (IRE)
SPEIRBHEAN (IRE)
DUBAI DESTINATION (IRE)
ALASHA (IRE)
Saturday 18th January
BetMGM Clarence House Chase Raceday JUMPS
Saturday 15th February Betfair Ascot Chase Raceday JUMPS
Sunday 30th March Spring Family Raceday JUMPS
Wednesday 30th April Royal Ascot Trials Day FLAT
Friday 9th May Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% May Friday Raceday FLAT
Saturday 10th May Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% Victoria Cup Raceday FLAT
Tuesday 17th -
Saturday 21st June Royal Ascot FLAT
Friday 11th July Summer Mile Friday Raceday FLAT
Saturday 12th July Summer Mile Family Raceday FLAT
Friday 25th July King George Friday Raceday FLAT
Saturday 26th July King George Day FLAT
Saturday 9th August Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup & Concert FLAT
Friday 5th September The Big Ascot Food & Wine Festival Friday Raceday FLAT
Saturday 6th September The Big Ascot Food & Wine Festival Saturday Raceday FLAT
Friday 3rd October
Saturday 4th October
BetMGM Autumn Friday Raceday FLAT
BetMGM Autumn Saturday Raceday FLAT
Saturday 18th October QIPCO British Champions Day FLAT
Saturday 1st November Fireworks Spectacular Family Raceday JUMPS
Friday 21st November November Friday Raceday JUMPS
Saturday 22nd November November Saturday Raceday JUMPS
Friday 19th December Howden Christmas Friday Raceday JUMPS
Saturday 20th December Howden Christmas Family Raceday JUMPS
Production and Oisin Murphy after The Anders Foundation British EBF Crocker Bulteel Maiden Stakes, Ascot 27 Jul 2018
RECIPROCAL FIXTURES 2025
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 13th Warwick
Saturday 27th Uttoxeter
FEB Tuesday 6th Taunton
Friday 23rd Exeter
Sunday 25th Hereford
Wednesday 28th Wincanton
MAR Wednesday 6th Fontwell Park
Saturday 16th Kempton Park
Thursday 21st Ludlow
Monday 25th Huntingdon
APR Saturday 6th The Curragh
Sunday 7th Leopardstown
Wednesday 10th Lingfield
Thursday 11th Newmarket
Saturday 13th Chelmsford City
Sunday 14th Plumpton
Friday 19th Bath
Sunday 21st Stratford
MAY Saturday 4th Goodwood
Wednesday 8th Chester
Wednesday 15th York
Saturday 18th Cowdray Park Polo Club
Sunday 19th Naas
Saturday 24th Hampshire County Cricket
Friday 31st Chepstow
JUN Saturday 1st Tramore
Friday 7th Market Rasen
Saturday 8th Haydock Park
Monday 10th Windsor
Saturday 15th Sandown Park
Saturday 29th The Curragh
JULY Sunday 7th
Chelmsford City
Saturday 20th NewmarketJuly Course
Sunday 21st Newton Abbott
Sunday 28th Hickstead
AUG Saturday 3rd Hamilton Park
Wednesday 14th Salisbury
Sunday 18th Pontefract
Friday 23rd Killarney
Friday 30th Worcester
SEPT Sunday 1st Brighton
Thursday 12th Epsom Downs
Saturday 14th Musselburgh
OCT Wednesday 2nd Nottingham
Dubai Future Champions Festival*
Friday 11th & Newmarket
Saturday 12th
Saturday 26th Newbury
Sunday 27th Aintree
NOV Sunday 10th Ffos Las
Friday 15th Cheltenham
Saturday 30th Bangor-on-Dee
DEC Saturday 14th Fairyhouse
Sunday 15th Carlisle
*1 x half-price entry per Member, per day.
YOUR EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS
As well as the main benefits of the Royal Ascot Racing Club Membership, Members also receive access to further benefits and offers.
RHUBARB FOOD & DESIGN DISCOUNT
Members receive a 10% discount at any one of Rhubarb’s restaurants, as well as a 15% discount on any Rhubarb events, catered at home or in any other environment.
YOUR EXCLUSIVE INVITATION TO BICESTER VILLAGE
Explore more than 150 boutiques of globally renowned fashion and lifestyle brands with unmissable year-round savings. Alongside, enjoy a host of enticing restaurants, including Cecconi’s, Ottolenghi, artisan pastificio La Tua Pasta and Soho House & Co’s farmshop restaurant & cafe.
Plus, as a Member of Royal Ascot Racing Club, look forward to a suite of complimentary services, including:
• Access to the village’s private retreat, The Apartment, with complimentary refreshments
• Hands-free shopping*
• Reserved parking*
• Priority booking at participating boutiques*
• Personal shopping in our luxurious Personal Shopping Suites*
*Full Terms & Conditions apply.
LK BENNETT GOLD CARD
In association with official Ascot Sponsor LK Bennett, we are pleased to provide all Royal Ascot Racing Club Members with an LK Bennett Gold Card, providing 20% off all purchases both in store and online (T&C apply). This VIP discount can be used on-line at LKBennett.com.
VICTORIA RACING CLUB
Royal Ascot Racing Club Members have access to purchase two guest passes at a discounted fee and up to two more guest passes at the standard guest pass fee to enter the VRC Members’ Enclosure at Flemington, Australia, for selected racedays during the season. This will provide Members and their guests entry into the course and the VRC Members’ Enclosure, excluding the VRC Members’ Bar.
FINE DINING AT ROYAL ASCOT
Members receive discounted Fine Dining rates for themselves and their guests at Royal Ascot.
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
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.
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.
2025 ROYAL ASCOT RACING CLUB MEMBERSHIP FEES
One-off joining fee: £8,800 (excluding VAT)
Annual subscription fee: £16,830 (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 Helen Holloway, Senior Membership Manager, on 07976 447696, or email helen.holloway@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.