WHAT TO EXPECT OF A DAY AT THE RACES?
A Day at the Races can be anything you want it to be!
The layman's view of racing is that it is an elitist sport for the wealthy and privileged. The reality could not be further from the truth! Racing is a sport for everyone - for young and old, men and women, rich and poor.
A Day at the Races can be a great day or night out with colleagues from work, an amazing way to catch up with friends, a fantastic way to make friends or a fabulous way to spend time with the family.
It's an exciting, pulsating and inexpensive way to spend the day.
To make the most of your day, follow the basic steps laid out here for the First Time Racegoer:
- Arrive early, beat the rush and have a good look round the Racecourse - look at the Racecourse maps at all entrances to get your bearings.
- Check out the food options (click here for more details) or why not bring your own picnic?
- Relax in one of the bars with a glass of wine or a pint and have a look at the racecard and the runners for the first race!
- Wander over to the Parade Ring to make your final selections (if you are in the Grandstand & Paddock or Premier Enclosures).
- Put your bet on (click here for more information) and then seek out the best place to cheer on your first selection!
- If you're lucky enough to win, go and welcome your horse into the Winners Enclosure and then head straight to the tote or the bookmakers to collect those winnings!
Most of all, have fun at Pontefract. Meet some new friends and have a great day out.
