2026
EUROPEAN
PATTERN BOOK
The perfect place to reach some of the biggest names in the horse racing industry. The EPB gives you the opportunity to promote to the Racing Industry at a global scale - the tool that is used to plan international racing.
RATE CARD POSITIONS
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£1,442
Inside Front Cover
£1,726
Back Cover
£1,236
Inside Back Cover
£732
Standard Page
£1,360
Two Pages
Premier publication for planning global racing campaigns
Guaranteed to reach key decision makers across the world
Invaluable guide to Flat racing
All Group and Listed races to be run in Europe on the Flat during 2026. Europe, Asia and the Middle East receive bulk orders to distribute to trainers.
Reaches some of the biggest decision makers and names in the industry. In collaboration with 9 countries.
VIEWED GLOBALLY!
The European Pattern Book really does have global appeal. It helps owners and trainers plan their forthcoming campaign for some of the biggest races in Europe. It offers fantastic value for ensuring worldwide coverage to some of the biggest decision makers and names in the thoroughbred racing industry.
WHAT IS THE EUROPEAN PATTERN BOOK?
Publication containing All Group and Listed races to be run in Europe on the Flat during 2026.
WHERE CAN PEOPLE BUY THIS PUBLICATION?
The EPB can be purchased on our online Weatherbys Shop, organizations in Asia, Middle East and Europe receive bulk orders for distribution. Available to purchase from: www.weatherbysshop.co.uk
WHO READS THE EUROPEAN PATTERN BOOK?
WHEN IS IT PUBLISHED?
All Trainers and Owners who have an interest in racing in Europe and abroad throughout 2025. Guaranteeing to reach the biggest names in the sport.
The Book is scheduled for release FRIDAY, 6TH MARCH 2026.
WHY SHOULD YOU ADVERTISE IN THIS PUBLICATION?
ADVERT SPECS
Your advert will be seen across the world, by some of the most valuable decision makers in the sport.
Artwork Deadline: 5PM GMT, MONDAY 2ND FEBRUARY 2026. *Dates to be confirmed
240mm x 140mm 3mm Bleed to all edges High Resolution PDF (PDF/X-1a compliant), CMYK colour only. All transparency and layers flattened.
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Group 2
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11th May
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20th May
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Listed
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Friday 12th July
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Listed
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8th July
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Thursday 22nd August
9th July
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