Wincanton Racecourse is situated in the heart of the Somerset countryside and offers an excellent programme of quality jump racing. Winner of “Best Small Racecourse in the South West", Wincanton is renowned for its friendly atmosphere attracting big crowds and some of the best National Hunt horses in the country.

There are three enclosures from which to watch the racing. The Premier enclosure offers excellent views of the course, a choice of bars and restaurants including the “See More Business” bar. Visitors to the Premier enclosure have access to all areas of the course including the parade ring, winner’s enclosure and viewing area. The Grandstand enclosure allows access to the parade ring as well as offering a range of food and drink outlets. From the Course enclosure there are views from all the stands and lawns and it is also a favourite spot for race-goers to picnic.

For further information or restaurant bookings please call 01963 32344

 

Quick guide for first time racegoers

• You don't need to dress up or wear a hat! - clothing and footwear should be warm and comfortable as it's likely you'll be walking around a lot and you may be standing outside on the course for long periods
• Bets can be placed in a number of ways, with the most popular being WIN and EACH WAY. a straight WIN bet is exactly that, with your horse having to win for you to collect. AN Each Way bet of £1 costs £2 and so on, however your horse only needs to finish in the placings, i.e 1,2 or 3rd, or 1,2,3 and 4th in some races for you to win.
• Bets can be placed from as little as £2 per race.
• Take a newspaper or buy a racecard at the course so you know what races are scheduled and the form for each horse running
• 'Going' is the state of the racecourse surface - this can range from 'heavy' (wet) to 'firm' (dry)
• The premier enclosure is the most expensive but offers the viewing and facilities with access to all other areas of the course. Grandstand tickets provide viewing access to the parade ring and winners enclosure as well as great options for food and drink. Course tickets are the least expensive option and get you very close to the racing. The Course Car Park costs £6 per car (plus £6 per person) and offers the perfect picnic site right beside the action!
• The parade ring is used to see which horses look in the best conditon to run in the races, and can sometimes provide an informative view of your horses chance of winning. 

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Wincanton Racecourse Wincanton, Somerset BA9 8BJ wincanton@jockeyclubracecourses.com

Tel: 01963 32344 Fax: 01963 34668