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VALENTINES GIFTS
Treat your loved one this Valentine’s!
It’s hard enough to prepare for that special day when you know what to buy your someone special, but what about when you don’t?
The British Horseracing Authority has a whole host of ready-made experiences to suit that hard to buy for partner, whether it’s a hard-to-please lady who wants to get dressed up for a high fashion event, or a man who wants to impress VIP style.
So put down the bottle of perfume and cuff links and treat the ones you love to something different this Valentine’s!
- Fancy a Racy weekend!
The ultimate gift for those who enjoy their thrills outdoors! Goodwood, home of the famed Festival of Speed, are offering exclusive packages for you to enjoy some racy action at two different kinds of tracks!
Watch your loved one wizz around the famous Goodwood motor circuit in a spectacular Lamborghini Diablo, a car that makes even a Ferrari look conservative, then top off your day in style with an afternoon at one of the most elegant racecourses in the world – Goodwood. Watch the horses thundering towards the finishing post from the stylish Richmond Enclosure while you both sip champagne and enjoy the beautiful backdrop of the Sussex Downs.
With everything included (even the champagne), this gift will guarantee a smile this Valentine’s.
From £200: Goodwood, West Sussex.
Further details contact Callum Mackay on 01243 755000
- You don’t have to be rich – to afford a racehorse this Valentines!
For the girl who loves Ascot and wants to take her enjoyment to the next level, how about a personal share in a winning racehorse?
This all-inclusive gift could soon see that special someone reaping the benefits of racehorse ownership for a season, watching their own racehorse train on the gallops in the stunning Surrey countryside, discussing tactics with their trainer and meeting their horse face-to-face!
The package includes a certificate of ownership from the trainer, a photograph of the racehorse, up to the minute information about the horse and notice of when the horse will be racing.
If that’s not enough, your loved one will also receive an exclusive Owner’s badge to watch their horse race, including special access to the Parade Ring and the Owners & Trainers’ Bar facilities at the course in question.
This package will make anyone’s friends envious this Valentine’s!
£500 per person: John Long Racing, Surrey
Contact the Trainer to discuss further options on 01883 340730
- For the person who has everything, the chance to experience racehorse ownership!
Discover the Sport of Kings and experience the thrill and prestige of ownership with a share in your own racehorse for a day. This unique experience consists of two stages and will be the perfect gift for anyone who has it all!
Your first day will start by visiting Gary Moore’s yard, world-class Trainer and father of current Champion Jockey, Ryan Moore. You will meet your horse and be whisked away for a special view of the morning gallops in the West Sussex countryside – a sight for sore eyes! You will then be given a behind-the-scenes tour of the stable, including a talk with the trainer to update you on your horse and tactics for the race.
The second stage enables you to register to receive your free, exclusive Owner’s badge and attend a day at the races. Stand in the Parade Ring with the Trainer and Jockey and watch your horse run his race from the Owners & Trainers section of the stand – if you’re lucky enough to win, you will even be invited into the Winner’s Enclosure to have your picture taken in front of the crowd!
From £199 per person: Gary Moore Racing, Cisswood, West Sussex
More details: Contact Jayne Moore 01403 891912
- Name a Race – the perfect way to wish someone special a happy Valentine’s
This is the ultimate personalised gift package guaranteed to stand out this Valentine’s.
Buy someone the truly unique gift of naming a race in their honour at Lingfield Park Racecourse, the premier All-Weather venue, offering old-English charm from the heart of the beautiful Surrey countryside.
This special package not only includes the naming rights itself, but entry to the racecourse for two, a racecard and four-course meal on a table that overlooks the winning post and is yours for the day.
Price starts at £414, Lingfield Park Racecourse, Surrey
More details: As this is a bespoke package please contact Lingfield Park to discuss your dates and requirements on 01342 834800
website – www.lingfield-racecourse.co.uk
- Exclusive membership to Newbury’s CLUB 18-25, for the person who loves to socialise!
If you’re looking for a gift for the young and hard-to-please, why not treat them to a Club 18-25 membership at Newbury Racecourse?
This incredible membership package gives members entrance to the racecourse year round, including the renowned Winter Festival and Party in the Paddock concert events, priority parking, priority booking in the Hennessy Restaurant and exclusive private box offers!
£90 per person: Newbury Racecourse, Berkshire
More details: website
01635 40015
- Keep your loved one warm in style this Valentine’s with Kauto’s quirky colours!
Buy your loved one a star gift this year and keep them warm in style for the winter.
Designed in the famous colours of legendary racehorse Kauto Star, this scarf is sure to be a hit with those who like to stand out from the crowd!
£9.99: The Cheltenham Collection.
Visit www.cheltenhamcollection.co.uk
- Buy someone the best this Valentines with a luxury package to the Cheltenham Gold Cup!
Put a smile on your partners face with this premium package to capture the magic of one of racing’s momentous events, the Gold Cup at Cheltenham on 19th March 2010.
New for The Festival 2010, the Glass Fronted Restaurant is elegantly furnished and overlooks the racecourse, providing a stunning view of the action. From the restaurant’s balcony, you can experience the unique atmosphere of The Cheltenham Festival and join the roar of the crowd as the horses thunder towards the winning post.
The package includes admission ticket and Club badge, car parking, morning coffee, 4 course luncheon, afternoon tea, table for the day and a complimentary racecard – everything you need for a day you won’t forget!
From £429 per person: Cheltenham Racecourse, Gloucestershire
More details: website
The Glass Fronted Restaurant Package – 08445 793003
If that’s slightly above budget, your loved one could still be enjoying lunch at The Festival on Gold Cup day with a restaurant package in Cheltenham’s Moscow Flyer restaurant. The perfect gift for a friend who’s looking for a great day out, the package includes Tattersalls admission, 3 course lunch, afternoon and a racecard – plus, it’s located close to the renowned Guinness Village, so you need not go thirsty during the day!
From £175 per person: Cheltenham Racecourse, Gloucestershire
More details: website
Booking line – 0844 579 3003
- The Newmarket Experience...experience the home of horseracing this Valentines!
For a Valentine’s trip that won’t be forgotten, buy your nearest and dearest a voucher that offers them a personal guided tour of the home of horseracing.
The tour runs from 9am – 1pm with the day starting by a visit to the 2,500 acres of Jockey Club gallops to watch the horses training. Next stop is a visit to a working training yard, followed by a behind-the-scenes trip to the British Racing School, where the future stars of the sport learn their trade. You will also be treated to a visit at the world-class National Stud where you can get up-close and personal to some of the world’s top stallions, and even mares and their foals in the fields. Group sizes limited to 2-6 people per tour.
From £70 for two people: Hoofbeats, Newmarket, Suffolk
More details: website
Booking line – 01638 578628
- Take your loved one to Scotland’s premier racecourse and splurge on an all-inclusive hospitality package!
Ayr Racecourse loves to celebrate and you could buy someone an exceptional package to Ayr’s St Valentine’s raceday on the 13th February, so that they can join in the fun!
This VIP package starts with a Buck’s Fizz drinks reception and a behind-the-scenes tour of the racecourse, including a glimpse of the stables and Jockey’s Weighing Room! Guests will dine in style in the Premiere Princess Royal Stand, with a three-course lunch, cheese board, afternoon tea and inclusive bar, all the while enjoying views of the Winning Post and Paddock from the restaurant’s private balcony.
As part of this VIP package, guests will also receive a complimentary racecard, access to private betting facilities and the post-racing entertainment!
From £135 per person: Ayr Racecourse, Ayrshire, Scotland
More details: website
Booking line – 0870 8505666
- If you’re still looking for that special something, how about a morning at a top racing stables with a leading trainer?
This Valentine’s gift gives you access straight into the thrilling world of horseracing with an exclusive invite to witness what really goes on behind the scenes.
Based near Gatwick, you will spend a morning with Gary Moore, top racehorse trainer and father of Champion Jockey, Ryan Moore. Arriving to refreshments, you will then head to the gallops to watch the horses being put through their paces. You will have the opportunities to talk to the stable jockeys, get a tour of the yard and an insight into the hard work that goes on before the horses get to the track.
A must-see for any racing fan or horse-lover – your partner won’t be able to thank you enough!
From £70 per person: Gary Moore Racing, Cisswood, West Sussex
Contact Jayne Moore 01403 891912
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