Bollywood-themed day puts Warwick on award shortlist

Warwick Racecourse is a finalist in two categories at the Racecourse Association Showcase & Awards 2013, writes David Hucker.
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In all, 24 courses have been shortlisted and the winners will be announced at Lingfield Park on November 14.

A record number of entries were whittled down by an independent judging panel to five finalists across each of the seven categories.

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Warwick’s Celebration of Bollywood Raceday competes with Doncaster, Goodwood, Huntingdon and Mussleburgh for the best campaign award while Ladies Who Lunch, Warwick Ladies’ Day faces competition from Beverley, Hexham, Lingfield Park and Newmarket in the events category.

Meanwhile, the course has announced details of its annual memberships for 2013-2014, offering racegoers the chance to enjoy the entire jump and flat seasons from just £8.60 a fixture.

Standard membership benefits include free entrance to Warwick and more than 50 days at other UK racecourses, access to a private facility on Warwick racedays and a range of other discounts.

Premium membership also includes free racecards, reserved viewing in the owners’ and trainers’ grandstand and use of the owners’ and trainers’ bar, including sandwiches and refreshments.

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The standard membership price is £180 per person and runs from November 1 to October 31 2014.

Joint membership and jumps-only packages are also available.

Premium membership costs £350 per person.

General manager Huw Williams said: “Horse racing at Warwick offers excitement and passion and our annual passes are great value for money.

“How many other top flight sports can offer an afternoon or evening of sporting drama for under a tenner?”

For more information, including other membership benefits, visit www.warwick racecourse.co.uk

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