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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to join Elite Racing Club?

One year's membership to Elite Racing Club costs £99, which is paid at the start of your membership period.

Are there any hidden costs on top of the membership fee?

No. Other than the membership fee, there are no other compulsory costs involved in your membership. You certainly will not be billed to cover any of the costs for training or caring for the Club's horses and visits to the stables to see the Club horses are usually free for Members.

We do offer a number of optional services that are additional to Club membership, some of which do incur a small charge, and tickets to organised Club hospitality events are advertised at discounted prices for members to book. However, you are under absolutely no obligation to use any of these optional services or to attend Club hospitality events.

How long does membership last?

Membership to Elite Racing Club lasts for a full 12 months from the date your application is processed (or from a specific start date, if one has been chosen). At the end of the period, you will then have the option to renew for a further 12 month period.

Do I have to renew my membership at the end of my membership term?

No. Although we hope that you will want to remain a member of Elite Racing Club, you are under no obligation to continue with your membership once your initial term has come to an end.

Can I buy a membership for someone else?

Yes, you can purchase Elite Racing Club membership as a gift for someone else. When you purchase the initial period of Club membership, ensure you make the name/details of the person the membership is for very clear. Please also include your own name, address and a contact telephone number in case we need to contact you about the membership. If you are purchasing the membership over the phone, simply provide our member of staff with all the same information as above.

Can I choose which day the membership starts on?

Yes. If you would like membership to begin on a particular day, such as Christmas Day or a birthday if the membership is a gift, simply state this on the application form or inform our member of staff if purchasing the membership over the phone.

If I purchase a membership for someone else, am I able to have the membership pack posted to my address or does it have to go to the new member?

If you have purchased an Elite Racing Club membership for someone as a gift, you may wish to give them the membership pack yourself. If so, the membership pack can be delivered to an alternative initial delivery address. Please note that you should then ensure that you choose a date for the membership to begin that falls after you have given the new member their membership pack, because updates will be sent directly to the new member as soon as their membership commences. If ordering the new membership by phone, simply inform our member of staff of the address you wish the membership pack to be delivered to and the date you wish the membership to begin. If you are ordering by post, state clearly with your application the address you wish the membership pack to go to as well as the date you would like the membership to start.

What's in the membership pack?

The Elite Racing Club membership pack provides you with a wealth of information, starting with your welcome letter, which contains your membership card as well as important membership details, such as your membership number and the unique identification codes you will need to access our exclusive telephone information hotline and online services. Also enclosed in the pack will be a selection of very useful publications.

Members Handbook - this book has been designed to help you to enjoy your membership to the full. It is packed with information about Elite Racing Club and includes full details about all of the many benefits of being a Member. There are also sections such as the 'beginner's guide to going racing', a general betting guide and a glossary of horseracing terms that many Members find useful.

Horses In Training - this publication is printed twice a year (usually in April/May and October/November) and contains details of all of the Club's horses in training and information from the trainers including their plans for each horse's future.

Breeding Programme - this annual publication features details of all of the Club's broodmares, foals and yearlings as well as information about the covering sires used for the year.

How often will I receive an Elite Racing Club magazine?

The Elite Racing Club magazine is published online monthly (you can pay an additional premium to have a copy posted as part of your membership). See the application form for more details.

Is it possible to visit the Club's horses?

Stable visits to the trainers' yards, where the Club's horses are based, are organised by the Club throughout the year and we aim to visit each yard at least twice per year. Depending on the facilities at the particular yard, members can usually see a parade of Club horses, or watch them working on the gallops. There may also be a stable tour, or sometimes a question and answer session with the trainer. These visits are usually free for members to attend.

Can I bring guests to Club stable visits and hospitalities?

Yes, members are welcome to apply to bring guests to both stable visits and hospitalities. Please note that for some very popular events, or where there is limited availability, the number of guests each member can bring may be restricted. There is also a small fee charged for guest places at stable visits.

As a member, am I entitled to enter the parade ring/winners enclosure when a Club horse runs?

In order to enter the parade ring/winners enclosure at the racecourse, you must have an Owners & Trainers badge. The Club is allocated a number of these badges by the racecourse when there is a Club runner. Members can then apply to be entered into the ballot to secure one of these badges. Note: You should never enter the parade ring/winners enclosure without a valid badge.

Are members entitled to discounted entry to racecourses?

Many British racecourses take part in our Racecourse Discounts scheme, where members can receive discounted entry to certain racecourses and meetings during the year.

Are members involved with the naming of new horses?

We often hold competitions asking members to suggest names for homebred Club horses and yearlings, with a prize awarded to the supplier of the chosen name for each horse. However, this is not always the case and not every new horse is subject to a competition for naming.

Does the Club provide any betting information for Club horses?

For Club runners, the very latest information from the trainer about the horse and its chances in the race are provided via the website/email and the Club's telephone information line. We will also provide what we consider to be a 'value for money' price for the Club runner in that race, although it should be noted that we are not privy to information on other runners in our races.