How it works

Sports4Causes is a new pilot ownership scheme which will be embedded into the sport, to support future growth, impact, and sustainability. We will be opening up the owners race day experience to racing fans nationwide to purchase on a one off basis at affordable rates.

The initiative is set to complement existing industry schemes, including the ongoing ownership initiatives and will be positioned to provide a clear pathway to convert racing fans to ownership.

Current racecourses affiliated with Sports4Causes include: Ascot, Bath, Brighton, Carlisle, Chepstow, Doncaster, Goodwood, Hexham, Lingfield Park, Ludlow, Newbury, Newcastle, Newmarket, Plumpton, and Windsor.

The Sports 4 Causes offering is only possible through the support of our affiliated owners who donate their badges which would otherwise go unused as well as the racecourses who have seen the value in what we are trying to achieve and in turn have chosen to facilitate the Sports 4 Causes offering at their courses. Those stakeholders combined has allowed us to give racing enthusiasts the opportunity to trial the racehorse owner experience before hopefully getting involved on a longer-term basis through syndicates, racing clubs or sole ownership.

Sports 4 Causes can assist in pointing customers who have enjoyed the ownership experience in the right direction when it comes to the various ownership models available, to suit every budget.

While we endeavour to create positive experiences for our customers on racedays, we are also thrilled that 40% of all badge revenue goes straight to Racing Welfare who do so much to support our industry and the people who work within it.

Sports 4 Causes is conscious that no negative impact should be caused to existing owners experience on racedays and have therefore but several provisions in place so that the Sports 4 Causes pilot scheme is a positive introduction for all.

Badges

Here are our Owner Badges that have been donated by the Racecourses and Racehorse owners in the shop window

Browse

Browse the shop for the Owners Badges on the day you wish to go racing

Buy

Pay for your badges

Race

Go racing as an owner

Ownership

Our overarching aim is to provide an authentic ownership race day experience for our customers. Standard packages will include owners badge for the day, car parking, access to the owners club for the duration of the day, race day host, complementary owners club lunch/evening meal and access to the parade ring accompanied by the race day host.

Charity

Racing Welfare has been chosen as Sports4 Causes primary beneficiary. Racing Welfare’s ongoing support of industry members is highly commendable and we want to do our bit to contribute to the work of this fantastic charity.

VIP Experience

The VIP experience can be purchased under our ‘Premium Package’ offering. The VIP experience will be a comprehensive and fully immersive owners day experience, however availability for those packages will be limited.

What's included in the owner badge price?

Your owners badge will include the following: Entry to the racecourse and exclusive owners club facilities for the duration of the raceday, owners carpark access, complimentary racecard, lunch/dinner offering, dependent on the race meeting being afternoon/evening. For premium package purchases, your bolt on extras will be stated in the product description.

Which racecourses can I visit?

Our current list of affiliated racecourses include the following: Ascot, Doncaster, Lingfield, Newbury, Wolverhampton, Newcastle, Hexham, Goodwood, Plumpton and Southwell.

Can I enter the parade ring?

Yes you sure can, however parade ring access will only be granted when in the company of the raceday host, this is a health and safety precaution.

How do I collect my tickets?

Upon purchase through our website, you will be sent a unique confirmation code via email. Please have this code ready upon arrival to the owners entrance where the racecourse team will exchange the code for your individual badge.

Can I buy badges as a gift?

Yes, we believe the gift of racehorse ownership is the perfect gift for that racing fanatic in your life. You will just need to enter their name (and email if you want the code sent direct to them) and they will be able to go along on the day thanks to your generosity.

Why are there different price points for badges?

We have created a pricing structure which we believe provides value for money and an affordable product for our customers to experience such a unique day out. The pricing is based off the particular race day in question, the facilities at that racecourse, the racecourse offering, weekday vs weekend and many other factors.

Can I get a child's ticket?

No, unfortunately due to the nature of the product and opportunity to get close to the racehorses, owner badges are for customers age 16 years +.

What do I wear?

Dress code guides can be viewed on the individual racecourse's website. We recommend a smart-casual but most importantly, comfortable dress code. Weekend meetings are more formal in general. A simple guideline would be as follows: Racegoers are encouraged to wear smart attire and many racegoers choose to dress up for their day with us.

Smart shorts, smart denim jeans and trainers are all permitted.

Denim must not be ripped, fancy dress, and football/sports team shirts and vests are not permitted.

Do I have a designated table in the owners club for the day?

Owners facilities are often quite busy, especially on popular weekend racedays. The likelihood is you will not have sole use of your table for the duration of the day and you may have to share tables on occasion, this however is all part of the experience and we would ask you to cooperate with owners club staff who do their best to ensure your day is as enjoyable as possible.