INFORMATION FOR OWNERS & RACING PARTICIPANTS

Owners Key Raceday Information

Thank you for declaring your horse to run at Cheltenham. We are very much looking forward to welcoming you, and your guests to The Home of Jump Racing, and hope that you have an enjoyable day with us.

As you will be aware, we are operating under very different circumstances this season, to those which we have previously known. We are following various strict protocols implemented by the Government whilst still striving to offer the best racing experience possible to Owners.

We are pleased to be able to offer six Owners' Badges, along with six working suppers per runner. In accordance with Government Guidelines, you can only mix with people from your household or support bubble. Please note, badges will NOT be posted out, as per previous years but will be available for collection on arrival at the Owners’ desk at the North Entrance.

Following our previous letter, I would like to remind you that Owners' Badges and meals must be booked in advance, and no later than 4.00pm on the day prior to the raceday. We are unable to accept any bookings made after this deadline as all our track and trace data has to be submitted in advance.

If you haven’t done so already, you and your guests are required to have completed the ROA COVID Learning module and read the COVID Code of Conduct and Terms of Entry. It is also recommended that you download the NHS COVID Track & Trace App. National recommendations have also advised us to encourage anyone attending who is not subject to regular testing under the Return to Sport/Elite Sport guidance to access a lateral flow COVID test on the day they are due to attend. Testing kits are available from participating pharmacies which can be found on the NHS test and trace map. The test takes thirty minutes and anyone testing positive should not attend but go to get a PCR test. We would also recommend a follow up test a few days after attending.

Car Parking & Badge Collection

The racecourse is just a 5 minute drive from Cheltenham Town Centre, on Evesham Road; and within a mile of the M5 Junction 10 (Sat Nav Postcode GL50 4SH).

Entry to the Racecourse is via the main entrance off the roundabout at the top of the Evesham Road. Attached is a car label which you can either print off or show to the car park attendants from your phone. They will direct you to the Owners’ parking in the Amber Zone Car Park (situated behind the North Entrance).

Gates will open at 4pm, with the first race due off at 5.00pm.

Vix Bowen-Jones & her team will be on hand at the Owners' Entrance to provide you with your Badges, direct you to your dining facility and run through the Amber Zone areas dedicated for owners. Trainers, Jockeys and Officials have their own dedicated Green Zone, please note the cross over of Zones is strictly prohibited under current Government guidelines. They will also be happy to help with any queries you may have.

Dining Facilities

Wendy Rollason (07889 383173) will coordinate the suppers, which will be served on Levels 1 (Annual Members) and Level 2 (Owners & Trainers) of the Princess Royal Stand. Both facilities are course facing and have balconies for viewing the racing. Tables will be kept to a maximum of six to provide spaces for those attending with you from your household or support bubble, in accordance with current Government guidelines. Face Masks must be worn at all times but they can be removed whilst seated at your table when eating and drinking. To comply with the current Government COVID-19 Guidelines the meal offering we are able to provide is “canteen style” dining, served from a counter which can be eaten at a table which will be allocated to you on your arrival.

Please note, it may not be possible to keep your table for the whole evening. Tables will be allocated on a first come, first served basis, with a turnaround of tables throughout the day, to ensure we can accommodate as many Owners as possible. Tea, coffee and non-alcoholic beverages will be served in these facilities. However, as Government Guidelines are allowing pubs to serve alcoholic beverages outside from 12^th April, Quevega’s which is an outdoor bar located above the Winners’ Enclosure steppings will be open should you want something a little stronger.

Current Protocols

Aside from the wearing of a face mask, except when eating and drinking, we would kindly ask that social distancing is respected and maintained, along with regular hand washing / sanitisation, to help protect us all. You are requested to mix with people from your household or support bubble. Please also check any restrictions put in place in local areas and follow the relevant Government advice (including travel to / from any affected areas).

Our racecourse will be split into two different zones (Amber and Green) while we are racing behind closed doors, view map. The Amber Zone is the area provided for Owners and the limited spectators we are allowed to admit. The Green Zone is the area provided for racing participants and essential staff only. It is vital that you do not enter the Green Zone. There will be dedicated areas around the Parade Ring for owners to see their horses in the Pre-Parade Ring, the Parade Ring and Unsaddling Enclosure post-race if your horse isn’t in the first three.

The 1st, 2nd & 3rd placed horses will unsaddle in the Winners’ Enclosure. Connections of these horses will be able to greet them and have a debrief from the Parade Ring Steppings. Presentations to winning connections will be made in Quevegas, and placed connections will also be invited to to watch a replay of their race.

Racing At Home

For those of you who are not able to attend on the day, you will be able to download a copy of our racecard which will be sent to you by the Racehorse Owners' Association (ROA).

We can also email you a photograph of your horse in the Parade Ring, as well as a framed print and recording for the winning horse.

Trainers Key Raceday Information

All unlicensed Trainers must declare their staff to the BHA to receive the health questionnaire by emailing their staff member's name and email address to covidhelpdesk@britishhorseracing.com.

Jockeys Key Raceday Information

The layout of the Green and Amber Zones is shown on the attached plan.
Please bring photographic ID with you on the raceday.
Screening Stations will open five hours before the first race each day.
You will enter the site on the Main Drive off Evesham Road. Please follow the Green Zone Entry Signs.
Colour Bag Drop will be at the back of the Weighing Room
27 Male and 5 Female spaces in the existing changing rooms.
50 Male and 7 Female additional spaces in M30, located at the back of the Weighing Room. Shower and toilet facilities will be provided for both Males and Females in M30.
Kit washing facilities will be available in both the existing Weighing Room Building and M30.
Your valet will communicate with you which changing room to use.
A range of hot and cold, food and drinks will be available in the existing Weighing Room Building and M30.
Saddle drop will be outside the existing Weighing Room.
For all races, runners will go straight to post.
The 1st, 2nd & 3rd placed horses will unsaddle in the Winners’ Enclosure. Connections of these horses will be able to greet them and have a debrief from the Parade Ring Steppings.
Physio treatment will be available from the M30
If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact us on +44 1242 537602

Stable Staff Key Raceday Information

The layout of the Green and Amber Zones is shown on the attached plan.
Please bring photographic ID with you on the raceday.
Screening Stations will open five hours before the first race each day.
Staff in Horse boxes will be screened on arrival off New Barn Lane as they enter the Green Zone.
We will be able to accommodate staff overnight. Please contact our Stable Manager John Morrison on 07584683232 or cheltenham.stables@thejockeyclub.co.uk
If you intend to bring a companion horse please let our Stable Manager know 24hours in advance of the raceday.
If you wish to feed your horse while the horse is stabled with us you must inform the Stable Manager beforehand.
A complimentary hot meal and tea and coffee will be served for Stable Staff in Hunters Lodge.
Day-time showers will be available in Hunters Lodge.
Colour Bag Drop will be at the back of the Weighing Room.
Saddle drop will be out side the existing Weighing Room.
Best Turned Out Prizes and Gratuities will be via bank transfer as we are not able to distribute cash. We will communicate with your yard directly post the raceday if you win a prize or a gratuity.
Track viewing will be available at the end of the Horse Walk and on the lawn/steppings in front of the Princess Royal Stand
The 1st, 2nd & 3rd placed horses will unsaddle in the Winners’ Enclosure. Connections of these horses will be able to greet them and have a debrief from the Parade Ring Steppings.
Please maintain a two metre social distancing guidelines at all times and wear face coverings at all times unless eating and drinking If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact us on +441242 537602