Frequently asked questions:
In the County Enclosure smart dress is a requirement. Jackets and ties are not obligatory neither are hats or dresses, but racegoers wearing scruffy/ripped denim, beachwear, unduly casual or extreme attire will not gain entry to the County Enclosure. In hot westher tailored shorts are permitted. Racegoers in the Tattersalls Enclosure usually dress smartly. Smart shorts and jeans are acceptable but no bare tops or singlets please. Dress in the Family Enclosure is generally casual.
The gates open to the public 2 hours before the first race. You can check this time by phoning the Racecourse Office on 01673 843434.
The course offers ample free car parking in the public car parks. Free preferential parking areas are provided near the entrances for disabled visitors who are holders of the Blue Badge parking label. Alternatively you can park in one of our picnic car parks and watch the racing from the comfort of your own car. The picnic car parks are accessible from the Willingham and Legsby Roads at a charge of £5.00 per car £10 for mini buses (plus Family Enclosure admission per adult occupant).
We do advise everyone to buy their tickets in advance to guarantee availability. To buy your tickets in advance simply call our 24 hour ticket hotline on 0844 579 3009 , have your credit/debit card handy and we’ll take your booking, or click here to buy your tickets on-line.
Children under the age of 18, when accompanied by an adult are admitted for free and do not require a ticket or badge on selected days. On music days children do require a ticket and ar £6 per child.
For young persons with Student Union Cards (regardless of age), reduced admission prices apply on the day only and subject to availability at race meetings during the 2010 season. Proof of age or Student Union Cards will be required at the entrance. For senior citizens of state pensionable age, discounts are available. See the pricing information for further details. It is not possible to book tickets in advance at the concessionary discount price.
Wheelchair access at the racecourse is good, with access to special race viewing and parade ring viewing areas and disabled toilets. Preferential parking areas are provided near the entrances of the public car parks for disabled visitors who are holders of the Blue Badge parking label.
The Bookmakers can be found in the Tattersalls and Family Enclosures. Each bookmaker will advertise the minimum stake he will accept and the odds offered on each horse. To place your bet with a bookmaker, state the amount of your stake, the type of bet, the number and name of the horse e.g. £5 each way on number 5, Best Mate. On-Course Betting Shops are similar to any High Street betting shop in that you can enjoy a variety of different bets in smaller amounts than with a bookmaker and at any other race meeting taking place that day. To place a bet you will need to complete a betting slip with the relevant details. The Tote can be found in all enclosures. The system operates by pooling all bets placed on the race and sharing out the proceeds amongst the winners. Leading up to the race, an approximation of the current odds will be shown on the Tote screens by the betting windows. However, the size of the payout will depend on the amount of money bet. It is also possible to place bets at other race meetings - the approximate current odds will also be shown on the Tote screens. To place your bet with the Tote, state the amount of your stake, the type of bet, and number of the horse you wish to back and in which race e.g. £5 to win on number 5 in the next race. DOWLOAD OUR NEW AND EASY BETTING GUIDE HERE
We regret that refunds can only be issued in respect of unused or unwanted badges or tickets in exceptional circumstances. In the event of racing being abandoned, refunds on tickets will be paid in the following circumstances: Abandonment before completion of the first race - full refund Abandonment before third race - 50% refund Abandonment thereafter - no refund Refunds cannot be made on race days. Please apply in writing to the Racecourse Manager, Market Rasen Racecourse, Legsby Road, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN8 3EA.
We do not know what horses and jockeys will be at the Racecourse until 11.00am the day before racing. The racecard, which details all the day's horses and jockeys, is printed overnight and is available at the Racecourse on the raceday. This can be paid for in advance to save you queuing on the day.
The Going describes the state of the turf on the race track on raceday i.e. how soft or firm it is. Many horses have an individual preference for running on softer or firmer ground and therefore, the going can play a vital part in how well a horse runs on a particular day. There are various going descriptions which cover the range of ground conditions that horses are allowed to race on: Heavy, Soft, Good-to-Soft, Good, Good-to-Firm and Firm. Racing is not allowed to take place on ground conditions that are too soft or too firm.
PA announcements are reserved for health and safety, raceday and sponsors announcements only.
Yes, you can upgrade from any enclosure subject to availability and upon paying the difference to upgrade. On occasions, particularly the Saturday fixtures, the Premier Ticket is sold out prior to the Raceday.
If you've got any questions you've always wanted to ask then here's your chance. Sarah Friend has been working here for nearly a year and there’s nothing she doesn’t know about the racecourse! If you have any questions about Market Rasen Racecourse or racing please call her on 01673 843 434 or click here to contact Sarah via email.