UPDATE REGARDING THE PILOT EVENT AT NEWMARKET

Updated on 9 September

The Jockey Club will discuss with local authorities before making a decision on pilot racedays involving limited crowds at Newmarket later this month.

It comes after the Government today (Wednesday) announced a tightening of restrictions and a ‘rule of six’, preventing gatherings of more than six people unless in Government-approved circumstances.

The Department for Culture, Media & Sport has subsequently indicated that the pilot racedays on September 24th, 25th and 26th at Newmarket’s Rowley Mile may still be able to go ahead, but with extra restrictions included a reduction in the capacity limit to 1,000 people.

Ahead of next week’s pilot event, our team have been busy working through the pre-registration requests from our annual badge holders. Those who’ve pre-registered, keep an eye out for our email on Monday 21 September for confirmation of which days you’re registered for.

In light of the new limited capacity it is necessary to take tickets for the Newmarket racedays off sale.

We are now processing refunds for all those who purchased admission tickets.

In a statement The Jockey Club said: “Jockey Club Racecourses (JCR) is due to stage two limited spectator trials this month - at Warwick Racecourse on 21st September and at Newmarket’s Rowley Mile Course from 24th to 26th September.

“Following updated Government guidance announced today, JCR understands that the Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) supports the pilots going ahead with a new capacity limit of 1,000 people on site and a range of health and safety measures that are already planned to be in place.

“JCR will now discuss this central Government update with the respective local authorities before making a further announcement.”