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Putting a Bet On Once you have had a look at the runners in the parade ring and have picked out which horse you would like to place a bet on, make your way to the racecourse viewing stands to watch the race, where the bookies are generally situated. You may want to look out for the best odds available, but as a general guide the shorter the price the better the chance, for example, around 2-1 would indicate that the horse is expected to run well, whereas 25-1 or 50-1 indicates that the horse has only an outside chance. If your price is 2-1, you can expect to win £2 for every £1 you bet, in addition to your stake. The bookies will only be too happy to explain if you need any assistance. You will generally be required to make a minimum £2 stake. Watching the Race Once you have placed your bet you’ll need to find a good position to watch the race, usually in or in front of the Grandstand. Opposite the winning line is best, but it can also be fun to watch the action from much closer to the course by standing against the rails. Winner's Enclosure After the race, you can head to the Winner’s Enclosure (normally at one end of the Parade Ring) to cheer the winner in and see the winning connections receive their trophy. Not only does Racing with ARO provide a great day’s racing action, but there is often family entertainment and lots of facilities with hot and cold refreshments available, including a Bar and often an Ice-Cream van. Come Racing with Your Chance To Get Close To The Action! - 9 -
Appendix 4 Trainer’s Race Day Guide Written by Angela Colledge Trainer & member of the Race Planning Committee This guide has been written for first time owners or owner/trainers, and will explain what to do and expect at ARO racedays. Before You Set Off It is a good practice to trot your horse up on a hard surface before leaving – you don’t want to drive 4 hours only to discover your horse trod on a stone the day before and is now lame out of walk! Make sure you have everything you’ll need for the day, the following checklist includes the essentials:- Raceday Checklist Passport/s Stable Passes Colours Bridles. Planning Your Journey First of all, make sure you plan your journey and allow enough time for unforeseen eventualities, such as road works, breakdown, etc, as there is nothing more stressful for you or your horses than having to rush. I always like my horses to have 3 hours to rest after traveling longer distances; even the best travelers use themselves to some degree during transport, but this is just a guide, everyone is different. At The Racecourse Booking Your Horse into its Stable On approach to the racecourse, follow signs to the Racehorses Entrance. On arrival, go to the racecourse stables office to book in, making sure you have your stable passes with you, as you will be asked to sign in and collect a wristband. You must have this wristband on all the time when you are in the stabling area. You may also be asked for your horse’s passport; a list will be posted at the stables office, so check this. If your name is on the list then the vet will need to see your horse’s passport before they run. The vet can usually be found in the stabling area before racing. You will be told your stable number(s) by the stable manager; you may then unload your horse and take it into the stables. Having made your horse comfortable, you can now leave him to rest. Declaring Your Horse Armed with your colours, make your way to the Weighing Room (usually found near the paddock, this will be well signposted). Go to the Declarations Desk where you will find a list of runners for each race. Once you have found the race your horse is entered for, find your horse on the list, fill in and sign the declaration. This MUST be done at least 45 minutes before the race is due to be run (if in doubt ask an ARO Official who will be able to help). Also, check that all the information on the declaration sheet is correct, especially any headgear you have declared for your horse. It is also essential to check that the information on your horse appears correctly in the racecard, especially your colours. If there are any errors speak to the Declarations Clerk or any other Official who is around. Don’t forget to sign for your complimentary racecard from the Declarations Clerk once you have declared. Meeting Your Jockey Now you need to find your jockey. You can either ask the ARO Official to go into the changing rooms and get him/her for you, or if you’re not faint-hearted (lots of naked/semi-naked bodies) you can go in yourself. On finding your jockey introduce yourself, if you do not already know them, give them the colours, arrange with them whether you want them to saddle the horse or if you will collect the saddle from the Weighing Room and do it yourself. If so, agree on a time as they may be riding in the race before, and this will effect what time they weigh out. NB. If you are an owner/trainer/jockey please refer to the Jockey’s Raceday Guide at this point. Saddling and Parading Your Horse You will need your horse ready to go into the Pre-Parade Ring (this is the smaller ring with the open fronted stables) with its race bridle on 45 minutes before your race. E.g., for a 2-30 Race, be in the Pre-Parade Ring by 1-45. Always turn yourself and your horse out to a high standard for the image of the sport and out of respect for the sponsors. There is often a best turned out prize as well! You will notice that a lot of Arabian Racehorses have their manes pulled; if like me, you like to leave them un-pulled, please plait the mane, as there is nothing worse for a jockey than two feet of mane wrapped around the reins, and then having it whip you in the face for the duration of the race. Once you are ready, pick an empty saddling box and saddle your horse, having arranged with your jockey whether he is - 10 -
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