IMPORTANT NOTICES

Abandoned Racing

Sandown Park may abandon racing:-

1. Where so directed by the BHA, the police or emergency services or their respective servants or agents.

2. In any emergency or other exceptional circumstances beyond the reasonable control of Sandown Park

In the event of racing being abandoned, refunds on badges or tickets will only be paid in the following circumstances:

(a) Abandonment before completion of the first race – FULL REFUND

(b) Abandonment before the completion of the third or feature race, whichever is later – 50% REFUND

REFUNDS CANNOT BE MADE ON RACEDAYS. To obtain a refund racegoers should follow the procedure below:

(a) If you purchased your tickets/badges/ car park labels in advance via the ticket hotline, internet, post, or at the Racecourse then you will receive an automatic refund to the card by which you paid or by cheque if original payment was by cheque or cash

(b) If you purchased your tickets/badges/ car park labels at Sandown Park on the day, please send your tickets/ badges with the details and your name & address to: Ticket Refunds, Sandown Park Racecourse, Portsmouth Road, Esher, Surrey KT10 9AJ. A refund will be made by cheque, please allow at least four weeks for requests to be processed No refunds will be given for badges or tickets that are purchased and not required or used other than if racing is abandoned.

Admission Policy

All persons visiting the property of Sandown Park (the Racecourse) are admitted subject to these Regulations & to the Rules of Racing The Racecourse reserves the right to refuse admission or expel without notice, any racegoer who, in the reasonable opinion of the Racecourse, behaves or is likely to behave in an unruly manner or in a manner likely to give offence to other racegoers

Alcohol

Please would racegoers kindly note that the bringing of your own alcoholic drink into the Racecourse is strictly prohibited For your own enjoyment and to avoid disappointment please observe this restriction. Please respect our neighbours when leaving the racecourse No alcohol is to be taken off site

Crossing The Course Racegoers are required to conform to the instructions given by gate and/or security staff especially when crossing the racecourse Course crossings will occasionally be closed as a matter of safety.

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed into the Racecourse Enclosures, with the exception of assistance dogs. The RSPCA advises that animals are never left inside cars If an animal is left in a car and is panting for breath it may be starting to suffer from heatstroke, which can kill an animal very quickly. Please help us get this message across It will save more animals from suffering and avoid the need to prosecute owners.

Dress Codes

Premier Enclosure:

Smart casual dress is required, which is defined at follows:

• Gentleman must wear collared shirts

• Polo shirts and polo necked jumpers are permitted

• Ladies should dress for a smart occasion

• Smart jeans are allowed however they must not be ripped or torn

We kindly ask that you do not wear:

• Beach flip flops and trainers (including sports, fashion and plimsolls)

• Sportswear (including t-shirts)

• Shorts (including tailored and sports)

• Swimwear

• Fancy Dress

Grandstand Enclosure:

The dress code is informal & casual dress

Please Note: Bare tops or vests are not allowed in any enclosure.

HBLB Contribution Prize Money

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £738,602 in rate card and incremental prize money at this racecourse from January to April 2023

Notices

Weights, Pedigrees, Trainers’ Names, Descriptions, Performances and Values of races have been added for the convenience of the Public, but are subject to alteration

All horses must parade in the Parade Ring except by permission of the Stewards, but in all cases must pass through the Ring on the way to the Post The Management reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone without assigning a reason for so doing.

Parade Ring Access

In the interests of safety, access to the parade ring is strictly limited to Owners and Trainers with runners in the race, British Horseracing Authority and Racecourse Officials who are on duty at the meeting and Emergency Service Personnel Those people holding badges or accreditation that allow access to the Parade Ring are asked to refrain from entering this area unless it is absolutely necessary in the course of their business

Photography

Racegoers may take photographs for private purposes in the public enclosures. Under no circumstances may photographs taken on the racecourse be used for publication without prior accreditation being obtained Flash photography is not allowed anywhere on the Racecourse as it may distract or frighten horses

Racehorse & Jockey Welfare

The welfare of the sport’s equine and human participants is paramount to British Horseracing All racehorses competing in Britain are stabled at the premises of trainers who are licensed by The British Horseracing Authority. The standards demanded by The BHA of licensed racehorse trainers far exceed those prescribed by animal welfare legislation. The British Horseracing Authority similarly licenses every racecourse, setting high standards for the racing surface and all parts of the course used by competitors, both human and equine. BHA Officials ensure that racecourses delivers these standards. In addition Sandown Park Racecourse employs three veterinary surgeons, whose sole responsibility it is to provide care to the horses throughout their time at the racecourse. In the event of an incident on the racecourse, any horse affected will receive immediate treatment from the racecourse’s veterinary team Qualified paramedics and doctors are also on hand in the case of any incident involving a jockey If any incident occurs during a race it is routine practice for screens to be erected around the horse or jockey receiving treatment. This is to allow the veterinary or medical personnel to make a safe and accurate diagnosis and so that they may perform any treatment in a private and calm environment If necessary, horses and riders will be transported from the course to receive further treatment at the nearest equine hospital or Accident & Emergency hospital

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