Leicester

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Leicester Racecourse,
Leicester.
LE2 4AL

0116 271 6515

www.leicester-racecourse.co.uk/racedays/ownersandtrainers/

@LeicesterRaces

At Leicester Racecourse we are delighted to welcome all Owners and their Trainers. We endeavour to do everything possible to ensure your day is a truly memorable one and that you have a wonderful experience with us.

General

CONTACTS:
General Manager:  David Maykels - [email protected]
Clerk of the Course: Jimmy Stevenson 07774497281 [email protected]
Owners Liaison: Diana Wilder - racing@leicester-racecourse.com 

ROA INFORMATION:
Racecourse Badge Scheme for Owners fixtures: 27 of 29 fixtures
ROA Car Park Label exemptions: None

GENERAL INFORMATION:
Racecourse Group: Independent
Racing Channel: Racing TV 
Racecourse Photographer: Tony Knapton (Proshot photography) 01914 697169 / 07740 940809 [email protected]
Stabling capacity: 108

TRAVEL INFORMATION:
ROAD: Leicester racecourse is situated at the junction of the A6 and the main Leicester outer ring road (A563). From the M1 (exit junction 21) or M69.
RAIL: Leicester train station is 2 miles northbound along the A6. There is a taxi rank outside the station and there are also two Arriva Sapphire Busses which run from the train station and stop outside the racecourse.
AIR: Helicopter landing at the course (by prior arrangement only). East midlands airport is 20 miles from the course via the M1. Local Taxi: Swift Fox Cabs 0116 26 28 222 

News

14 February 2025

ROA Racecourse Accreditation 2024

2024 Racehorse Owners Association Gold Standard Award sets a new benchmark of 46 winners

 

Track Talk

Sample the coffee in the Owners' and Trainers' bar as it is produced by a local business - SH from London

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How many badges per runner?

All racecourses will make every effort to supply this number of badges, but paddock access is dependent on field size in the race your horse is in. 

Racecourse

Number of entry badges

Number of paddock badges 

Notes

Aintree

8

8

Syndicates will be offered the choice of Owners badges or a larger selection of General Admission badges (syndicate managers should speak to the individual racecourses at the entry stage to arrange details).

Ascot

6

6

 

Ayr

6 - Sole / partnerships
8 - Syndicates
4 - lunches

6 - Sole / partnerships
8 - Syndicates

 

Bangor


6 lunches also available

depends on field size

Parade Ring:

Races with 6 or fewer runners – 6 owners permitted
Races with 7-10 runners – 4 owners permitted
Races with 11 or more – 2 owners permitted

Bath

8

8

Additional entry badges for syndicates available. See details at the foot of table

Beverley

6

6

 

Brighton

8

8

Additional entry badges for syndicates available. See details at the foot of table

Carlisle

6

6

Syndicates will be offered the choice of Owners badges or a larger selection of General Admission badges (syndicate managers should speak to the individual racecourses at the entry stage to arrange details).

Cartmel

6

2

 

Catterick

 

 

 

Chelmsford City

8

8

A limited number of additional badges can be requested in advance by contacting [email protected].

Cheltenham

6

6

This course does not use PASS.
Syndicates will be offered the choice of Owners badges or a larger selection of General Admission badges (syndicate managers should speak to the individual racecourses at the entry stage to arrange details).

Chepstow

8

8

Additional entry badges for syndicates available. See details at the foot of table

Chester

6

6 lunches also available

depends on field size

 

Doncaster

8

8

Additional entry badges for syndicates available. See details at the foot of table

Epsom

6

6

Syndicates will be offered the choice of Owners badges or a larger selection of General Admission badges (syndicate managers should speak to the individual racecourses at the entry stage to arrange details).

Exeter

6 for Sole Owners

8 for Syndicates

6

Syndicates will be offered the choice of Owners badges or a larger selection of General Admission badges (syndicate managers should speak to the individual racecourses at the entry stage to arrange details).

Fakenham

6 for Syndicates

4 for Sole Owners

2

Further restrictions may apply to the paddock with a safety limit of 75 in place

Ffos Las

8

8

Additional entry badges for syndicates available. See details at the foot of table

Fontwell Park

8

8

Additional entry badges for syndicates available. See details at the foot of table

Goodwood

6

6

Syndicates: Can swap lunch vouchers for an additional six complimentary badges, (Max 12 badges in total)

Additional O&T badges can be purchased, with additional badges for syndicates available on request  and at a discounted rate.

Hamilton Park

6

6

Syndicates: Can swap lunch vouchers for an additional six complimentary badges, (Max 12 badges in total)

Additional O&T badges can be purchased

Haydock Park

6

6

Syndicates will be offered the choice of Owners badges or a larger selection of General Admission badges (syndicate managers should speak to the individual racecourses at the entry stage to arrange details).

Hereford

8

8

Additional entry badges for syndicates available. See details at the foot of table

Hexham

6

2

This course does not use PASS.
Owners with runners will be contacted directly regarding their arrangements.

Huntingdon

6

6

Syndicates will be offered the choice of Owners badges or a larger selection of General Admission badges (syndicate managers should speak to the individual racecourses at the entry stage to arrange details).

Kelso

contact racecourse

contact racecourse

This course does not use PASS.
Owners with runners will be contacted directly regarding their arrangements.

Kempton Park

6

6

Syndicates will be offered the choice of Owners badges or a larger selection of General Admission badges (syndicate managers should speak to the individual racecourses at the entry stage to arrange details).

Leicester

6

safety limit total of 130

Safety limit of 23 in the Winners Enclosure

Lingfield Park

8

8

Additional entry badges for syndicates available. See details at the foot of table

Ludlow

6

6

if numbers allow

Capacity in paddock 75.

Reallocation of entry badges for syndicates if required, Contact course

Market Rasen

6

6

Syndicates will be offered the choice of Owners badges or a larger selection of General Admission badges (syndicate managers should speak to the individual racecourses at the entry stage to arrange details).

Musselburgh

Sole: 4 - 8
Syndicate: up to 12

 

Contact the racecourse directly for any additonal badges

Newbury

Sole: 6
Syndicates: 10

6/10

Syndicates have the choice of Owners badges or a larger selection of Premier enclosure badges if preferred (syndicate managers should call the racecourse to discuss).

Newcastle

8

8

Additional entry badges for syndicates available. See details at the foot of table

Newmarket

6

6

Syndicates will be offered the choice of Owners badges or a larger selection of General Admission badges (syndicate managers should speak to the individual racecourses at the entry stage to arrange details).

Newton Abbot

6

6

Owners and Trainers facility will be in operation from the meeting on the 21 August

Nottingham

6

6

Syndicates will be offered the choice of Owners badges or a larger selection of General Admission badges (syndicate managers should speak to the individual racecourses at the entry stage to arrange details).

Perth

contact racecourse

contact racecourse

 

Plumpton

-

-

Next meeting in September and badges will be aligned to requirements at that time

Pontefract

6 / 8 with advanced notice

6 /8 

  • Additional Entry badges are available to purchase for £15pp.

Redcar

6

6

 No reallocation of unused badges due to reworked owners areas, but it's hoped this will be resolved soon

Ripon

6

6

Additional entry badges can be purchased for £10. £14 for Feature meetings

Salisbury

 

 

 

Sandown Park

8

8

Syndicates will be offered the choice of either 8 Owners badges or an increased number of Syndicate badges which include General Admission and Paddock Access. Syndicate managers should speak to the individual racecourse at the entry stage to arrange details.

Sedgefield

8

8

Additional entry badges for syndicates available. See details at the foot of table

Southwell

8

8

Additional entry badges for syndicates available. See details at the foot of table

Stratford

6 - speak to course if requiring more.

6

Syndicates may have up to 20 paddock and syndicate room badges, which do not include lunch. 

Any over this may be purchased and is subject to runner numbers and will be £12 

Safety limited for the parade ring is 126

Taunton

 

 

Entry to the Racecourse is via the PASS System

Please choose either Option A or Option B only as a crossover of the two will not be accepted.
 

Option A – Six complimentary Owners’ badges and six complimentary food vouchers per runner, with a further four Owners’ badges and food vouchers available for purchase at £10 each.
Wearing your owners badge you are guaranteed a seat in the Annual Members’ restaurant, with a two–course lunch available for £37.00 (£29.50 in exchange for your food voucher) if you reserve before 4pm on the day of declaration

Option B - For any owner, or a syndicate, who would like to bring more guests or members, we are happy to allocate up to twenty complimentary Exmoor Suite badges and twenty Paddock Passes. Please email the racecourse directly to utilise this option.

Thirsk

6

depends on field size

Subject to availability, there is a further option to purchase up to x14 discounted Public Enclosure entry tickets per runner 

Uttoxeter

8

8

Additional entry badges for syndicates available. See details at the foot of table

Warwick

6

6

Syndicates will be offered the choice of Owners badges or a larger selection of General Admission badges (syndicate managers should speak to the individual racecourses at the entry stage to arrange details).

Wetherby

 

 

 

Wincanton

6

6

Syndicates will be offered the choice of Owners badges or a larger selection of General Admission badges (syndicate managers should speak to the individual racecourses at the entry stage to arrange details).

Windsor

8

8

Additional entry badges for syndicates available. See details at the foot of table

Wolverhampton

8

8

Additional entry badges for syndicates available. See details at the foot of table

Worcester

8

8

Additional entry badges for syndicates available. See details at the foot of table

Yarmouth

8

8

Additional entry badges for syndicates available. See details at the foot of table

York

6

6

Sole: Up to six extra badges may be purchased (£37each)
Syndicates: Can swap lunch places for additional complimentary six badges. Additional badges over and above this can be purchased but do not provide admission to Owners and Trainers or the paddock
Owners restaurant returns to the 1st Floor of the Melrose Stand

 

 

ARC courses - options

Arena Racing Company (ARC) are pleased to offer Owners with runners a choice of two generous badge options;

Owners can request in advance a maximum 8 owners' badges offering access to the private owners’ hospitality areas. Please register via the PASS system no later than 16:00 the day before racing at www.rcapass.com. If you do not have access to the PASS System or need any assistance with its use, please contact the PASS Helpdesk on 01933 270333 or [email protected]

or

Any Owner, Syndicate or Shared Ownership who would like to bring more guests or members can book up to 20 Syndicate Badges including a complimentary light lunch in the Syndicates Lounge overlooking the Parade Ring. Lunch will be served between the second – fourth races.  Please contact the racecourse or the racecourse’s Owner Liaison to book your syndicate badges and lunches no later than 12:00 the day before racing.