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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY TO FAKENHAM RACECOURSE IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ
Entry to this racecourse and grounds (the “Racecourse”) is granted subject at all times to the Fakenham Racecourse Company Terms and Conditions of entry, which can be found at www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk (under Racing tab, sub heading Important Raceday Information). If you would like a copy of the Terms and Conditions please ask a member of staff.
Please note that special conditions may apply to you if you are attending the Racecourse as a member of staff (whether engaged by the Racecourse and/or any of our contractors) or otherwise than in your personal capacity as a spectator These special conditions can be found at www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk (under Racing tab, sub heading Important Raceday Information).
It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with the Terms and Conditions (including any applicable special conditions), but we draw your attention in particular to the following conditions which apply to all entrants to the Racecourse. Non-compliance with the following provisions will constitute a serious breach of the Terms and Conditions, as a result of which we have the right to cancel and withdraw any Ticket or other entitlements issued to you and eject you from the Racecourse.
The management reserves the right to change the terms & conditions of entry without prior notice.
• Only those attendees who have been given express prior permission by Fakenham Racecourse (the“Operator”) to trade, advertise, distribute leaflets or conduct any other commercial or promotional activities on the Racecourse may do so. This prohibition extends to and includes any person directly or indirectly involved in the collation and/or distribution of any audio, visual, audio-visual coverage of, or data relating to, any race or fixture at the Racecourse or any other British racecourse which has not been expressly permitted in advance by the Operator
• Use of cameras, video equipment, laptop and other computer equipment, mobile telephones and other telecommunications devices at the Racecourse is strictly controlled and limited. You are not permitted to make any commercial use of any audio/visual coverage, still images or data relating to racing at the Racecourse. You must not use any device or technology to capture, record, store, transmit or broadcast any data relating to any race, fixture or other race-related activity at the Racecourse (except amateur photography, for private and domestic use), unless you are expressly permitted to do so.
VISITORS AGREE TO:
• Submit to a search of their persons, bags and vehicles;
• Comply at all times with the instructions of the officers and management of the Company, the officers and stewards of the British Horseracing Authority, security staff and police.
• Observe the racecourse rules of betting: only visitors carrying valid betting badges and occupying an authorised pitch may offer or lay bets.
• Observe the rules and terms and conditions governing other commercial activities on the racecourse: only authorised vendors are permitted to trade.
• Abide by the racecourse dress code which is as follows: smart casual attire for hospitality guests (e.g. no trainers) and for others to dress respectfully (e.g. no bare chests). The management of the racecourse reserve the right to refuse entry to any person it regards, at its sole discretion, is in breach of the dress code.
THE FOLLOWING ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED:
• Drunken and abusive behaviour, foul language or the possession of illegal substances;
• The display of any signage or branding and the distribution of any promotional or advertising material;
• Obstruction of any of the racecourse’s gangways, stairways, entrances and exits and unauthorised climbing on any structure within the racecourse;
• Access to unauthorised areas of the racecourse;
• Bringing on to the racecourse any of the following:
Any items of food or drink including picnics. The exception is that these items can be consumed in the car parks, but not in the enclosures;
- Any flags, banners or other such articles which may distract visitors or the horses;
Tents or gazebos without prior consent of Fakenham Racecourse.
- Any dangerous chemicals or substances hazardous to health or machinery;
- Ball games i.e. football or rugby;
Limitation Of Liability
To the maximum extent permissible by law the Company shall not, nor shall any of its officers, managers or staff, in any circumstances, be liable for any loss, damage, cost or expense or any consequential or indirect loss or damage of any kind suffered by visitors to the racecourse, including but not limited to any loss or damage to personal items and vehicles belonging to visitors while on or about the racecourse. This does not affect our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence; nor any liability which cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law
First Race 1.00 - THE COUNTRY FOOD TRUST CLAIMING HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4356 to the winning horse The second to receive £2007, the third £1003 and the fourth £502. for four yrs old and upwards, each claimable at their advertised claiming price. Free Entry by noon, March 11th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 15th. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 4lb; 5-y-o and up 12st Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Allowances: For each £1000 below the maximum advertised claiming price of £13000 1lb (Minimum advertised claiming price £4000). A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a £50 cash award to the lad or girl in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. SPECIAL NOTE: Whilst there is no Owners’ stake money payable for entry into this race, the usual fees specified under the provisions of the Race Entry Code will be payable for each horse entered. This race forms part of the Fakenham Double Up Bonus. Full details to be found at https://www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk/racing/ownerstrainers/. - Closed March 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3338; Second £1670; Third £834; Fourth £418. (Penalty Value £4356.80)
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Second Race 1.40 - THE GB DRIVEWAYS SURFACING NORFOLK & SUFFOLK NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (for The Prince Carlton Cup) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4488 to the winning horse The second to receive £2065, the third £1032, the fourth £516 and the fifth £257. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Free Entry by noon, March 11th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 15th. Penalties, after March 4th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A Challenge Cup, originally given by the late Mrs Beryl Bloom, will be presented to the winning owner A £50 cash prize will be given to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race.
SPECIAL NOTE: Whilst there is no Owners’ stake money payable for entry into this race, the usual fees specified under the provisions of the Race Entry Code will be payable for each horse entered. This race forms part of the Fakenham Double Up Bonus. Full details to be found at https://www fakenhamracecourse.co.uk/racing/owners-trainers/. - Closed March 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3433; Second £1716; Third £859; Fourth £429; Fifth £214. (Penalty Value £4488.85)
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Third Race 2.20 - THE ROBERT CASE MEMORIAL MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4629 to the winning horse The second to receive £2132, the third £1065 and the fourth £533. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Free Entry by noon, March 11th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 15th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 6lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. THE FAMILY OF THE LATE ROBERT CASE has kindly sponsored this race and will present a Challenge Cup to the winning owner In addition, they will award a £50 cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. SPECIAL NOTE: Whilst there is no Owners’ stake money payable for entry into this race, the usual fees specified under the provisions of the Race Entry Code will be payable for each horse entered. This race forms part of the Fakenham Double Up Bonus. Full details to be found at https://www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk/racing/owners-trainers/ - Closed March 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3547; Second £1774; Third £887; Fourth £444. (Penalty Value £4629.10)
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Fourth Race 3.00 - THE LIGHTDOOR LIMITED BUILDING THE PADDOCKS CHEVELEY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4488 to the winning horse The second to receive £2065, the third £1032, the fourth £516 and the fifth £257. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Free Entry by noon, March 11th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 15th. Penalties, after March 4th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. This race forms part of the Fakenham Double Up Bonus. Full details to be found at htts://www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk/racing/owners-trainers/ SPECIAL NOTE: Whilst there is no Owners’ stake money payable for entry into this race, the usual fees specified under the provisions of the Race Entry Code will be payable for each horse entered. - Closed March 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3433; Second £1716; Third £859; Fourth £429; Fifth £214. (Penalty Value £4488.85) Weights raised 10lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
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Fifth Race 3.45 - THE COUNTRY FOOD TRUST FAKENHAM SILVER CUP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £13202 to the winning horse The second to receive £6075, the third £3037, the fourth £1520 and the fifth £757. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). Free Entry by noon, March 11th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 15th. Penalties, after March 4th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A Perpetual Challenge Cup will be presented to the winning owner, to be held and a cash award of £50 will be given to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. SPECIAL NOTE: Whilst there is no Owners’ stake money payable for entry into this race, the usual fees specified under the provisions of the Race Entry Code will be payable for each horse entered. This race forms part of the Fakenham Double Up Bonus. Full details to be found at https://www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk/racing/owners-trainers/.Closed March 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £10098; Second £5048; Third £2525; Fourth £1263; Fifth £630. (Penalty Value £13202.50)
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Sixth Race 4.20 - THE WALTER WALES MEMORIAL HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107 - see Standard Conditions). Free Entry by noon, March 11th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 15th. Penalties, after March 4th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The Walter Wales Memorial Cup will be presented to the winning owner and £50 will be given to the person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. SPECIAL NOTE: Whilst there is no Owners’ stake money payable for entry into this race, the usual fees specified under the provisions of the Race Entry Code will be payable for each horse entered. This race forms part of the Fakenham Double Up Bonus. Full details to be found at https://www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk/racing/owners-trainers/ - Closed March 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)
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Seventh Race 5.00 - THE ROBERT HOARE MEMORIAL OPEN HUNTERS’ STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2566 to the winning horse The second to receive £1283, the third £641 and the fourth £321. for five yrs old and upwards. Free Entry by noon, March 11th, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 15th. Weights: 5-y-o 11st 8lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 12lb Mares allowed 7lb Penalties, after 2020, a winner of a steeple chase 4lb Of 2 steeple chases or of a Class 1 to Class 3 steeple chase 8lb (Half penalties for wins achieved in Novices’ and Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases in Great Britain or Ireland) NB: With reference to the 8lb penalty for at least two Chase wins, a horse may only claim a half penalty if all wins were in Novice or Maiden Hunters’ Steeple Chases. To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys. A best turned out prize of £50 will be awarded for this race. The family of the late Robert Hoare will present the winning owner with the Perpetual Challenge Silver Fox Trophy SPECIAL NOTE: Whilst there is no Owners’ stake money payable for entry into this race, the usual fees specified under the provisions of the Race Entry Code will be payable for each horse entered. This race forms part of the Fakenham Double Up Bonus. Full details to be found at https://www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk/ racing/owners-trainers/. - Closed March 11th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £2231; Second £1116; Third £558; Fourth £279. (Penalty Value £2566.50) HC
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