Ascot
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Although Ascot is a dual purpose course, hosting both jump and flat racing, it is primarily known for its flat racing and in particular the Royal meeting in June. The course hosts racing every month of the year, apart from April.
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Course Characteristics: The "round" course is actually triangular in shape, with a chute hosting races up to a mile in length, although just to confuse matters some one mile races are run on the round course. The round course is about 1¾ miles long. Jump races take place exclusively on the round course, which is right handed (clockwise). The straight course is uphill nearly all the way, whilst the round course is basically downhill to the furthest point from where there is a steadily uphill rise to the finish. As part of the major redevelopment work at the course the track was re-aligned and re-laid. One significant change has been to the drainage. This means, in the winter, the course is not as demanding as it once was. However there have been some concerns expressed regarding uneven going with pronounced differences in different parts of the track.
There is no discernable draw advantage, although some will say there is a stand side bias on the straight course, however in large field sprints where the pace is seems to have a greater impact.
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Admission (2011 prices): Ascot generally operates a two or three enclosure policy, depending on the meeting. The price guide for general meetings is as follows:- For the meeting on 27th April 2010, General admission is free and Premier admission will be £12 For the Royal Meeting things change. The Premier enclosure becomes the Royal Enclosure and unless you have the right contacts the only way you will be able to gain access to this inner sanctum will be to purchase a hospitality package and for that you are talking upwards of £900 a head. For the General Enclosure advance admission prices are £49 (Tue and Wed), £69 (Thu), £63 (Fri and Sat) For the General Enclosure on the day prices are £59 (Tue and Wed), £69 (Thu - Sat) For the Silver Ring advance admission prices are £17 (Tue and Wed), £29 (Thu), £22 (Fri) and £24 (Sat) For the Silver Ring on the day prices are £19 (Tue and Wed), £29 (Thu - Sat) Annual membership £320 (excludes Royal meeting)
There is a dress code at
Ladies
Ladies are kindly asked to take particular note of the following:
Gentlemen
In
Premier Admission on other racedays Gentlemen should
wear a jacket and tie, smart trousers or smart jeans, no trainers. There
will be an announcement on the day allowing jackets to be removed,
should the weather be hot. Ladies should dress for a smart occasion;
hats are encouraged but not compulsory. Children should be dressed
smartly.There is no dress code for the general enclosure, however bare
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Location: Located to the south west of London, Ascot is in easy reach of the motorway network situated between the M3 and M4 motorways. The course is well signposted from all the major approach routes with additional signage on race days. Even if you know the area well it is still advisable to follow the signposts, even if the route doesn’t appear to be immediately logical …. the routes are designed to ensure optimum traffic flow. Ease of public transport access: Good (Ascot station is a seven minute walk away)
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