Newbury Racecourse - 2023 Flat Season Booklet

2023 FLAT SEASON

WELCOME TO THE 2023 PRE SEASON

Newbury Racecourse has announced a 16% increase in prize money to be distributed throughout the 2023 Flat and Jumps season, with total prize money on offer amounting to a record £6.06 million. The injection in prize money has been largely funded by a record executive contribution of £3.1 million, an increase of £650,000 from 2022 which represents a 26% year-on-year rise, with further increases planned in 2024. The additional investment signifies Newbury’s ongoing commitment to maintaining its position as one of the leading racecourses in the country. For the first time in 2023, Newbury Racecourse will have two races featured in the World Pool fixture list: The Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes and The BetVictor London Gold Cup Handicap Stakes. Subsequently, the 2023 London Gold Cup will be worth £100,000 and the Al Shaqab Lockinge Day race card will feature a new £75,000 1-mile Handicap.

The Flat season will see the introduction of six high value novice and maiden races scheduled between April and September with total prize money of between £30,000 and £50,000. The total race value of Al Shaqab Lockinge Day will increase by £95,000, with prize money boosts for all Group 3, Listed, Class 3 Handicaps and Class 4 Novice and Maiden races.

Good luck and best wishes

Keith Ottesen

The team at Newbury looks forward to welcoming all connections for an exciting and competitive season of quality racing.

Keith Ottesen Clerk of the Course, Newbury Racecourse

GENERAL INFORMATION

BADGE ALLOCATION: We offer six badges for every runner in single ownership and ten badges for syndicates/partnerships. We are more than happy to discuss individual syndicate and partnership requirements and will try our best to accommodate requests where possible. Badges can be collected from either the Owners Club reception, located adjacent to Car Park 2 or the Owners & Trainers desk at the main entrance by Car Park 4.

OWNERS AND TRAINERS FACILITIES: We are delighted to welcome owners to our top class Owners and Trainers facility, The Owners Club. On arrival at the racecourse, please make your way to the main Owners Club entrance, located adjacent to Car Park 2, where you will be greeted by our team at the reception desk. Additional to your badge allocation, we offer six dining vouchers per horse to enjoy a main course and dessert from our raceday buffet in the restaurant in The Owners Club.

Claire Ricketts, Owners & Trainers Liaison via ownertrainers@newburyracecourse.co.uk, 01635 40015 or 07768 982626

STAFF: All stable staff with valid ID will be provided with a complimentary voucher entitling them to a hot meal (breakfast or lunch) with free tea, coffee and water available all day in The Lodge. Those staying overnight should contact Pippa Eygelsheim, Stables Manager by emailing peygelsheim@newburyracecourse.co.uk

Enquiries should be made directly to Claire Ricketts, Owners and Trainers Liaison by emailing ownerstrainers@newburyracecourse.co.uk

Claire Ricketts Owners & Trainers Liaison, Newbury Racecourse

HIGH VALUE RACES

Overall c £6.06 million. (16% increase) £5.24m in 2022. funded by a £3.1m EC a 26% increase YoY.

LOCKINGE DAY

TOTAL PRIZE MONEY OF £780,000, INCREASE OF £95,000 (14%) ON 2022, INCLUDING LONDON GOLD CUP FROM £70,000 (2022) TO £100,000 AND NEW £75,000 1M HANDICAP

RACES

22/04 SPRING CUP £70,000 (£50,000 IN 2022)

22/07 WEATHERBYS SUPER SPRINT BACK UP TO £250,000 (£200,000)

22/07 HIGHCLERE CASTLE GIN CUP £75,000 (£60,000)

19/08 HUNGERFORD STAKES (G2) £110,000 (£100,000)

23/09 DUBAI DUTY FREE HANDICAP £75,000 (£60,000)

23/09 MILL REEF STAKES (G2) £90,000 (£80,000)

FIXTURE LIST

FLAT

FRIDAY 21 APRIL

Dubai Duty Free Spring Trials Weekend

SATURDAY 22 APRIL

Dubai Duty Free Spring Trials Weekend

FRIDAY 19 MAY

Starlight Charity Raceday

SATURDAY 20 MAY

Al Shaqab Lockinge Day

WEDNESDAY 7 JUNE

Afternoon Racing

THURSDAY 15 JUNE

Greatwood Charity Raceday

TUESDAY 27 JUNE (EVE)

Evening Racing

THURSDAY 6 JULY (EVE)

Gin Thursday

THURSDAY 13 JULY (EVE)

Gin Thursday

FRIDAY 21 JULY

Afternoon Racing

SATURDAY 22 JULY

Weatherbys Super Sprint Day and Party In The Paddock

THURSDAY 27 JULY (EVE)

Gin Thursday

FRIDAY 18 AUGUST

Summer Afternoon Racing

SATURDAY 19 AUGUST

BetVictor Hungerford Day

starring Olly Murs

TUESDAY 29 AUGUST

Late August Afternoon Racing

FRIDAY 22 SEPTEMBER

Dubai Duty Free International Weekend

SATURDAY 23 SEPTEMBER

Dubai Duty Free International Weekend

FRIDAY 27 OCTOBER

BetVictor October Afternoon Racing

SATURDAY 28 OCTOBER

Virgin Bet Flat Finale

WATERSHIP DOWN STUD TOO DARN HOT GREENHAM STAKES (CLASS 1) (GROUP 3)

TOTAL PRIZE FUND £90,000

WATERSHIP DOWN STUD TOO

DARN HOT GREENHAM STAKES (CLASS 1) (GROUP 3)

TOTAL PRIZE FUND £90,000

TO CLOSE ON 4 APRIL (UK)

Weights published: 18 APRIL

Entries must be made by noon: 17 APRIL

Declarations to run must be made by 10am: 20 APRIL

SATURDAY 22 APRIL 2023

Dubai Duty Free Spring Trials Saturday

Distributed in accordance with Stakes and Prize Money Code

£51039 to the winning horse

The second to receive £19350, the third £9684, the fourth £4824, the fifth £2421 and the sixth £1215

For three yrs old colts and geldings only

SEVEN FURLONGS, Straight Course (7f)

Enter by noon, April 17th and pay £900 stake

Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 20th

Weights: 9st 2lb each

AL SHAQAB LOCKINGE STAKES (CLASS 1) (GROUP 1) (BRITISH CHAMPIONS SERIES)

TOTAL PRIZE FUND

£350,000

AL SHAQAB LOCKINGE STAKES

(CLASS 1) (GROUP 1) (BRITISH CHAMPIONS SERIES)

TOTAL PRIZE FUND £350,000

TO CLOSE ON 4 APRIL (UK)

Weights published: 16 MAY

Entries must be made by noon: 4 APRIL

Declarations to run must be made by 10am: 18 MAY

SATURDAY 20 MAY 2023

Al Shaqab Lockinge Day

Distributed in accordance with Stakes and Prize Money Code

£198485 to the winning horse

The second to receive £75250, the third £37660, the fourth £18760, the fifth £9415 and the sixth £4725 For four yrs old and upwards, ONE MILE, Straight Course (8f)

Enter by noon, April 4th and pay £1575 stake

Scratch by noon on May 2nd or pay £1800

Confirm by noon on May 15th and pay £1000

Supplementary Entry by noon, May 15th and pay £17500 stake

Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 18th

Weights: Colts and geldings.......9st 2lb; fillies…8st 13lb

WEATHERBYS SUPER SPRINT STAKES (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

TOTAL PRIZE FUND £250,000

WEATHERBYS SUPER SPRINT

STAKES (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

TOTAL PRIZE FUND £250,000

SATURDAY 22 JULY 2023

Weatherbys Super Sprint Day

CLOSED ON 28 FEBRUARY (UK)

Weights published: 18 JULY

Entries must be made by noon: 28 FEBRUARY

Declarations to run must be made by 10am: 20 JULY

Distributed in accordance with Stakes and Prize Money Code

£122925 to the winning horse

The second to receive £52275, the third £24600, the fourth £14750, the fifth £9825 and the sixth £7375 , the seventh £4950, the eighth £4325, the ninth £2450 and the tenth £2450

For two yrs old only,

FIVE FURLONGS about 34 YARDS (5f abt 34yds)

Enter by noon, February 28th and pay £450 stake

Scratch by noon on May 2nd or pay £400

Scratch by noon on June 20th or pay £450

Confirm by noon on July 17th and pay £450

Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 20th

Weights: Colts and geldings.........9st 5lb; fillies…9st

Penalties, a winner of a Class 2 race…3lb

Of a Listed race…5lb

Of a Pattern race…8lb

BETVICTOR HUNGERFORD STAKES (CLASS 1) (GROUP 2)

TOTAL PRIZE FUND £110,000

BETVICTOR HUNGERFORD STAKES

(CLASS 1) (GROUP 2)

TOTAL PRIZE FUND £110,000

SATURDAY 19 AUGUST 2023

BetVictor Hungerford Day

TO CLOSE ON 25 JULY (UK)

Weights published: 15 AUGUST

Entries must be made by noon: 25 JULY

Declarations to run must be made by 10am: 17 AUGUST

Distributed in accordance with Stakes and Prize Money Code

£62381 to the winning horse

The second to receive £23650, the third £11836, the fourth £5896, the fifth £2959 and the sixth £1485

For three yrs old and upwards

SEVEN FURLONGS, Straight Course (7f)

Enter by noon, July 25th and pay £400 stake

Confirm by noon on August 14th and pay £600

Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 17th

Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings. 9st 3lb; fillies…9st

4-y-o and up colts and geldings.....9st 8lb; fillies…9st 5lb

Penalties, after 2022, a winner of a Group 2 race…3lb

Of a Group 1 race…5lb

DUBAI DUTY FREE MILL REEF STAKES (CLASS 1) (GROUP 2)

TOTAL PRIZE FUND £90,000

DUBAI DUTY FREE MILL REEF STAKES (CLASS 1) (GROUP 2)

TOTAL PRIZE FUND £90,000

TO CLOSE ON 1 AUGUST (UK)

Weights published: 19 SEPTEMBER

Entries must be made by noon: 18 SEPTEMBER

Declarations to run must be made by 10am: 21 SEPTEMBER

SATURDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2023

Dubai Duty Free International Saturday

Distributed in accordance with Stakes and Prize Money Code

£51039 to the winning horse

The second to receive £19350, the third £9684, the fourth £4824, the fifth £2421 and the sixth £1215 For two yrs old only,

SIX FURLONGS (6f)

Enter by noon, August 1st and pay £300 stake

Scratch by noon on August 29th or pay £300

Confirm by noon on September 18th and pay £300

Supplementary Entry by noon, September 18th and pay £5000 stake

Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 21st

Weights: Colts and geldings.........9st 3lb; fillies…9st

The Dubai Duty Free Mill Reef Stakes (Class 1) (Group 2)

The Dubai International Airport World Trophy Stakes (Class 1) (Group 3)

Dubai Duty Free Handicap Stakes (Class 2)

Racingtv Handicap Stakes (Class 3)

The Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise Handicap Stakes (Class 4)

The Racingtv EBF Novice Stakes (Class 4)

THE VIRGIN BET ST SIMON STAKES (CLASS 1) (GROUP 3)

TOTAL PRIZE FUND £70,000

THE BETVICTOR ST SIMON STAKES (CLASS 1) (GROUP 3)

TOTAL PRIZE FUND £70,000

SATURDAY 28 OCTOBER 2023

BetVictor Flat Finale

TO CLOSE ON 23 OCTOBER (UK)

Entries must be made by noon: 23 OCTOBER

Declarations to run must be made by 10am: 26 OCTOBER

Distributed in accordance with Stakes and Prize Money Code

£39697 to the winning horse

The second to receive £15050, the third £7532, the fourth £3752, the fifth £1883 and the sixth £945

For three yrs old and upwards, ONE MILE about FOUR FURLONGS (abt 12f)

Enter by noon, October 23rd and pay £700 stake

Declare by 10.00 a.m. October 26th

Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings......9st; fillies....8st 11lb

BetVictor St Simon Stakes (Class 1) (Group 3)

The BetVictor Horris Hill Stakes (Class 1) (Group 3)

The Galloping To Give Stakes (Class 1) (Registered As The Radley Stakes) (Listed Race)

The Horris Hill School Handicap Stakes (Class 2)

The Renegade Brewery Nursery Handicap Stakes (Class 3)

The Conundrum Consulting EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes (Class 4)

The BetVictor Supports Safer Gambling Week Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Stakes (Class 5)

HOSPITALITY AND OFFERS

The Brand New Hennessy Restaurant -

Following a fourteen-week, £1,500,000 renovation, The Hennessy Restaurant has officially reopened.

wines. The new restaurant offers racegoers the opportunity to enjoy our year-round action from the ultimate surrounds, with picture-perfect views along the entirety of the Racecourse from an impressive vantage point high above the finish line.

PRIVATE HOSPITALITY SUITE OFFER£1000.00 + VAT (SINGLE HOSPITALITY SUITE FOR A MAXIMUM OF 20 GUESTS)

• Private Hospitality Suite with a private balcony overlooking the course

• Soup & Sandwiches

• Fresh filter coffee, English tea & fruit infusions

• Account or Pay as you go bar

• Official Racecards

Only valid for the below fixtures:

Tuesday 27 June, Thursday 6 July

Thursday 13 July , Thursday 27 July

With a capacity of up to 340 guests, The Hennessy offers a unique four-tier dining experience alongside the creation of new VIP booths, a brand-new foyer and greeting area, as well as modernised facilities throughout. A traditional fine dining a la carte menu – curated by head chef Paul Holliday – is on offer alongside Chapel Down’s award winning range of sparkling and still

KEY CONTACTS

Ahead of your visit, please contact any of the below individuals who will be on hand to assist you with any enquiries.

Claire Ricketts

Owners and Trainers Liaison

T 01635 40015

E ownerstrainers@newburyracecourse.co.uk

Keith Ottesen

Clerk of the Course

T 07813 043 453

E kottesen@newburyracecourse.co.uk

Newbury Racecourse plc

The Racecourse

Newbury Berkshire RG14 7PN

01635 40015

newburyracecourse.co.uk