Ladies Day Racegoers To Be Waited On Hand And Hoof

July 19, 2011 - PRLog -- For the first time in racing history, Newbury Racecourse - one of the UK's best loved racecourses and local track to the Middletons - has partnered with Randolph's, expert providers of luxury butler service, to offer a unique ‘Pampered in the Paddock’ package for this year's Ladies Day racegoers.

This year's Ladies Day, Saturday 13th August, promises ladies no need to hold on to their hats as there will be a Randolph's butler on hand to help with just about anything, even a wardrobe malfunction.

For that flute glass which magically fills, the umbrella that appears when it rains, the door that's held open exactly when you need it, ladies need look no further. The ‘Pampered in the Paddock’ package allows those who like the finer things in life to experience the ultimate VIP treatment, enhancing the experience of a great afternoon of racing.

For £145 pp inc VAT, racegoers ordering the package can expect the following lavish treatment:

•   Premier Enclosure ticket & car park badge

•   Glass of Champagne on arrival to kick off the day in style

•   Tour of the racecourse to familiarize guests with all the Ladies Day must see areas

•   Private escort to a distinctive ‘Pampered in the Paddock’ hospitality area, equipped with a dedicated lawn enclosure overlooking the pre parade ring at the heart of the racecourse and near to the racing action

•   Choice of picnic tables and chairs or rugs for each group

•   Fast track drinks service will be on the menu throughout the day (drinks charged on consumption)

•   Scrumptious seafood platter lunch served by your butler

For those with a thirst for racing knowledge, butlers will pick up tips in the parade ring from top breeders, owners and trainers to offer exclusive betting tips to their group of guests, as well as keeping them 'in the know' with when the next race is taking place and how to find their way around a racecard. A roving Tote representative will never be far from the hospitality area to ensure racegoers avoid queuing when they fancy a flutter.

Butlers will be on hand until the evening, when they will leave racegoers in the hands of the ultimate ladies' man, Tom Jones, who will be performing live in the grounds for the second of this year's Party in the Paddock concert events. With the launch of this year’s White Room, racegoers will be invited to experience the ultimate after party, offering a cool and atmospheric place to enjoy signature cocktails created by mixologists. Kingston Rhythm will be playing the latest tracks as well as floor filling favourites.

Ladies Day at Newbury Racecourse is renowned as a sensational day’s racing with seven elite Flat races during the day, gastronomic hospitality, including delicious designer cocktails at the newly launched cocktail bar, and a fantastic fashion celebration with a luxury holiday to Florida and many other great prizes up for grabs in the popular Fashions in the Field competition.

This year also sees Newbury Racecourse partner with fashion brand, Coast, which is renowned for its colourful occasion wear fit for a day at the races. With Coast's experts in the field of fashion on hand to advise racegoers on trends and styles throughout the day as well as stylish prizes up for grabs, August 13th 2011 is set to be a real fashion frenzy.

Stephen Higgins, Joint Managing Director of Newbury Racecourse, says: "We are delighted to be launching this new package, allowing all racegoers the opportunity to be treated like royalty for the day. The ‘Pampered in the Paddock’ package compliments our 'Inside Track' as the butlers will be armed with expert racing knowledge to ensure even first-timers feel at home on the course.  This service confirms our position at the forefront of the campaign to reignite people's passion for racing, whilst at the same time giving people a relaxing experience with no queuing for drinks or betting to ensure they ensure the social side of Ladies Day as much as possible."

Says Steven J Randolph, Founder of Randolphs: “This is the first time we have partnered with a racecourse to launch a luxury package and we are thrilled to be working with Newbury to offer the ultimate in VIP treatment for their racegoers. As experts in luxury service, we are looking forward to being able to offer something extra – in the form of racing knowledge - for Ladies Day.”
‘Pampered in the Paddock’ tickets have limited availability. To book ‘Pampered in the Paddock’ tickets, or for more information on the package or The White Room after party, please visit www.newbury-racecourse.co.uk .



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NOTES TO EDITORS:
NEWBURY RACECOURSE
TODAY: Newbury Racecourse is one of the UK’s leading racecourses welcoming a wide spectrum of visitors. In 2011 Newbury Racecourse aims to attract a whole new group of enthusiasts through initiatives such as its new racegoer campaign, the ‘Inside Track’ - designed to make NRC the most inclusive racecourse in the world.
KEY FIXTURES: The signature fixtures of the season at Newbury include the Hennessy Gold Cup, one of the most prestigious Jump races in Britain and the Group 1 JLT Lockinge Stakes in May – one of the highlights of the Flat racing season.
HISTORY: Newbury Racecourse hosted its first race in 1905. Since then Newbury has grown to be a Grade one listed course which stages 30 days of top class Jump and Flat racing per year.
STATS: The racecourse employs around 70 full and part time members of staff, with over 400 casual staff and provides a total of over £3.5 million in prize money over the course of the racing calendar. Newbury Racecourse is crucial to the local economy and surrounding area which benefits from a total racing industry spend of £196 million pounds annually.
DINING: Newbury also boasts an eclectic mix of first class restaurants serving 100% freshly prepared menus. From fine dining and panoramic views at The Hennessy Restaurant , to The Racegoers Restaurant, and The Brasserie, a ‘walk in’ beautifully furnished dining area.
CONFERENCES AND EVENTS: Newbury Racecourse is the largest and best-equipped exhibition venue in Berkshire and the surrounding areas and boasts a wide range of facilities including an onsite golf course. For race day hospitality it boasts 40 private boxes, as well as a number of trackside venues.
LOCATION: Newbury Racecourse is situated just outside the town of Newbury, Berkshire, just 40 minutes by train from London Paddington direct to its own station with rail links from the West too.
REDEVELOPMENT: Newbury Racecourse and its joint partner David Wilson Homes have been granted outline planning permission by West Berkshire Council for the major redevelopment of the racecourse to assure its long-term future.  It is anticipated work on site will commence in spring/summer 2012.
The multi-million pound redevelopment plans include better access to the racecourse via a new bridge and the creation of a more impressive entrance to provide a real ‘sense of arrival’. There will be other improvements and additions to the current racing and golfing facilities at the racecourse and a new building for the children’s nursery, a 120-bed hotel and up to 1500 new homes’, on land no longer required for racing activities. The homes will range from apartments for first time buyers to five-bedroom family houses of which up to 450 will be affordable, shared equity housing or available to rent. For further media information please contact PR consultants Property House Marketing on emma@housegroup.co.uk, or visit www.newbury-racecourse.co.uk