Betfanatic.co.uk have decided to compile information on UK racecourses and share it with our members – todays feature is Ascot Racecourse, and we’ll be bringing you key information such as what facilities there are and how you get there.
The whole team have just returned from a days racing at Ascot so check out our photographs and videos towards the end of this article. Ascot has the honour of hosting Royal events and should be visited by any serious Horse Racing fan looking for a luxurious day out.
There are two different racing experiences available at Ascot Racecourse, the standard Ascot Experience or the more exclusive Royal Ascot. Which ever you have chosen you are in for a totally unforgettable day of horse racing and fine dining.
The quality of the horse racing at Ascot is simply outstanding. There are plenty of places to watch the racing. Stand by the rails to feel the vibration as the horses thunder down the Straight Mile to the Winning Post, or relax in luxury in a seventh floor private box. To get the best position to watch the racing we advise you find your spot at least 5 minutes before each race.
Ascot Racecourse - The Racetrack
The Ascot Flat Track is a right-handed triangle galloping track. It is stiff with few undulations. The track is just over 1 mile and 6 furlongs round, with 2½ furlong run-in. The track has a straight mile and a round mile. All races up to 7 furlongs on straight track.
The Ascot National Hunt Track is right-handed, galloping track, with stiff fences. The circuit is 1 mile and 5 furlongs. It runs mostly uphill which provides a good test of stamina and jumping ability. Which ever track is being used the winning post is directly in front of the grandstands, so you can be guaranteed the perfect view as the horses cross the line.
On Saturday 30th October 2010 the entire Betfanatic team was invited to meet the guys behind the Horse Racing Advisory Service, From The Stables, for a tour of Charlie Mann’s Racing Stables – we have recently published an article describing When Betfanatic Met From The Stables and at the end of that day we all visited Ascot Racecourse for the final meet of the Season.
Betfanatic had a wonderful experience at Ascot Racecourse. The From The Stables team had arranged owners passes for us all – giving us much better access to the facilities and allowing us to relax in style. We managed to document the event well and enclose our favourite photographs below.
We also managed to capture the final few minutes of the magnificent Ascot Racecourse fireworks display. It was by far the best fireworks we have ever seen – designed by the double British championship winning display team Star Fireworks . It was an unforgettably wonderful day!
No racecourse can top the quality and style found at Ascot, every kind of request can be serviced and all tastes are catered for. An example of the facilities that can be found at Ascot Racecourse are below:
- Parade Ring Restaurant – Complete with its own exclusive balcony, this stunning restaurant is located at the heart of the Grandstand, overlooking the Parade Ring and Winners’ Enclosure. It also has exclusive track side seating adjacent to the Royal Box.
- The Panoramic Restaurant – This fashionable and contemporary restaurant, resplendent with a private balcony and roof terrace, is the ultimate vantage point from which to watch all the action at Ascot. A popular restaurant situated at the very top of the Grandstand, the Panoramic Restaurant commands beautiful far-reaching views of the Racecourse and Windsor Great Park beyond.
- Old Paddock Restaurant – Overlooking the Pre-Parade Ring and the Saddling Boxes, this beautiful venue also has access to the lawns below. This wonderful restaurant set in the tranquil Old Paddock area of the Racecourse has easy access to the Pre-Parade Ring, Parade Ring and Track. In the Old Paddock Restaurant you may book either an exclusive table of 10 or, for smaller groups, a shared table.
- Windsor Forest Restaurant – A beautifully intimate dining room with a private balcony overlooking the track, guests have a unique opportunity to be close to the racing and enjoy some of the best views of the day’s action. A flawless setting from which to soak up the atmosphere, this restaurant is only available on selected days throughout the year.
Ascot Racecourse - Windsor Forest Restaurant
Directions To Ascot Racecourse
Ascot Racecourse is ideally situated in beautiful wooded countryside adjoining Windsor Great Park, about a 50 minute drive or train journey from London. Located close to the M3, M4, M40 & M25 motorways and to London Heathrow for international visitors, Ascot Racecourse offers easy access for all racegoers wherever their departure point. To aid our readers we enclose an interactive map to help you when planning your trip to Ascot.
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Ascot Racecourse does have a strict dress code, both ladies and gentlemen are asked to dress in a manner appropriate to a smart occasion. Many gentlemen wear a shirt and tie with a jacket or suit. Please note that blue jeans, shorts, t-shirts and sports attire (including football and rugby shirts, sweatshirts and trainers) are not permitted.
Fancy dress is permitted at Ascot Racecourse within the Grandstand Admission area on all days outside Royal Ascot. However, fancy dress will not be permitted if it is liable to cause offence to any other racegoers on religious or sexual grounds. Ascot Racecourse Limited reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone deemed to be dressed inappropriately. Ascot Racecourse provides one of the best days racing money can by, you should really check it out – it’s out of this world.
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