horse racing abroad

HORSE RACING ABROAD

2016 / 2017

Providing specialist horse racing holidays with a commitment to excellence

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BOOKING CONDITIONSWHY TRAVEL WITH US?

A wealth of experience

At Horse Racing Abroad, we have over four decades’ experience at the forefront of providing specialist horse racing holidays. Established in 1975, we’ve built a name in the industry and have strong relationships with a number of specialist organisations, including Racing Authorities, experts and even jockeys and trainers themselves. All this means we can offer you the highest levels of service and an experience that is second to none. No other company can offer you the variety of destinations, accommodation choice, or the racetrack facilities and hospitality that we can. In fact, we’re confident that an HRA tour will always exceed your expectations!

Tour your way

We pride ourselves on being as flexible as possible with regard to your travel arrangements. The itineraries you will see throughout this brochure are a guide to what we offer; should you wish to amend the details we will go the extra mile to cater to your wishes wherever possible. For example, if you’d like more accommodation options, or flights from an alternative airport, your Sports Travel Specialist will happily assist.

Extend your stay

Additionally, we can add tailor-made extensions on all the tours in our brochure, either before or after the racing action. So, whether you want a night or two in Dublin after the Irish Champions Weekend or a road-trip up the Californian coast after the Breeders’ Cup, we can make it happen!

Bespoke horse racing holidays

With such a huge array of dates and destinations on the racing calendar, it would seem a shame to restrict our offering to the tours within this brochure. If you prefer the idea of unescorted travel and fancy jetting off elsewhere in the world for the racing, we have contacts worldwide, from Punchestown to Pau, St. Moritz to Mauritius!

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15 - 18 APRIL

WEEKEND IN JERSEY

19 - 22 MAY

COOLMORE STUD & THE IRISH GUINEAS

01 - 04 JULY

POLISH DERBY, WARSAW

12 - 15 AUGUST

DEAUVILLE & THE YEARLING SALES

09 - 12 SEPTEMBER

IRISH CHAMPIONS WEEKEND

30 SEPTEMBER - 03 OCTOBER

QATAR PRIX DE L’ARC DE TRIOMPHE

07 - 10 OCTOBER

VELKA PARDUBICKA STEEPLECHASE

26 OCTOBER - 07 NOVEMBER

MELBOURNE CUP

01 - 06 NOVEMBER

BREEDERS’ CUP, SANTA ANITA

17 - 29 JANUARY

J&B MET, CAPE TOWN

23 - 27 MARCH

DUBAI WORLD CUP

CONTENTS

WEEKEND IN JERSEY 15 - 18 APRIL 2016

3 NIGHT ITINERARY - FROM £595 PER PERSON

Place Horse Trainer Jockey

1st George Baker George Baker Mattie Batchelor

2nd Pas D’Action Mrs A Malzard Jemma Marshall

3rd Hawaiian Freeze J Moon Josh Baudains

Friday 15 April

Depart: London Gatwick, flight BA2772 12:10 hrs

Arrive: Jersey 13:15 hrs

Upon arrival in Jersey you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel, where three nights accommodation has been reserved on a bed and breakfast basis. The remainder of the day is at leisure.

Saturday 16 April

Morning visit to the racing stables of Alyson Malzard whose yard is situated alongside the racecourse. She has been the Channel Island champion trainer twelve times and currently has twelve horses in training. The remainder of the day is at leisure.

Sunday 17 April

Morning at leisure until departure for an afternoon’s racing at Jersey Race Club with the principal race being The Jersey Guineas.

Monday 18 April

Day at leisure until your departure to the airport.

Depart: Jersey, flight BA2775 17:25 hrs

Arrive: London Gatwick 18:25 hrs

Flights are available from many airports in the UK to Jersey. If you would prefer to travel from your local airport, please contact us for further details.

2015 Results

Jersey Guineas (3yo+) 1m½f

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Enjoy a Spring break on the beautiful island of Jersey. The racecourse is situated at Les Landes with spectacular views over Guernsey, Sark and Herm. Enjoy the exclusive facilities provided in the Members’ Marquee of Jersey Race Club. Accommodation in either the ever popular Club Hotel & Spa in St Helier or St Brelade’s Bay Hotel just a short distance from the delightful village of St Aubin.

The Club Hotel & Spa, St Helier from £595 pp

This luxury boutique hotel situated close to the waterfront boasts the Bohemia restaurant which holds a Michelin star, 4 AA Rosettes and is listed as one of The Sunday Times Top 100 UK Restaurants. The hotel also features a large roof terrace bar and a small honesty bar as well as an outdoor swimming pool with sun terrace.

Single supplement: £75.00 per room per night

Reservations for Bohemia Restaurant should be made in advance.

St Brelade’s Bay Hotel, St Aubin from £725 pp

Located on the south-west coast of Jersey overlooking a beautiful sandy beach. Recently refurbished this hotel enjoys an excellent restaurant, pool bar café and an elegant cocktail bar. It also offers a health club with indoor swimming pool, relaxing spa pool and steam room. All rooms feature a balcony with sea views.


On the day...

Enjoy the exclusive facilities provided in the Members’ Marquee of Jersey Race Club, together with day membership. We

include an excellent buffet lunch and your shared table is yours for the day. Just a short walk from the Members Marquee is the viewing bank from where you can watch the races. Smart

dress is encouraged, but jackets and ties aren’t required. Ladies choosing to wear hats wouldn’t be out of place!

Our Price Includes: Scheduled flights with British Airways • 3 nights’ bed & breakfast at The Club Hotel & Spa or St Brelade’s Bay Hotel based on twin/double occupancy • Admission to Jersey Race Club Members’ Marquee with buffet lunch included • All transfers • Visit to a racing stable • Complimentary racecards • Assistance of our representative throughout the weekend

St Belade’s Bay Hotel

The Club Hotel & Spa

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Thursday 19 May

Depart: London Heathrow, flight BA834 10:35 hrs

Arrive: Dublin 12:05 hrs

Upon arrival you will be transferred to the Horse & Jockey Hotel in Thurles for an overnight stay on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis.

Friday 20 May

After breakfast depart the hotel for a visit to the legendary Coolmore Stud in the heart of Tipperary. Following the tour we will make our way to The Keadeen Hotel, where accommodation has been arranged for two nights on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis.

Saturday 21 May

Morning at leisure up until your departure to The Curragh for the Irish 2000 Guineas.

Sunday 22 May

Morning at leisure until your departure to The Curragh for the Irish 1000 Guineas. After racing, you will be transferred to Dublin Airport for your homeward flight.

Depart: Dublin, flight BA839 20:40 hrs

Arrive: London Heathrow 21:55 hrs


COOLMORE STUD & THE IRISH GUINEAS 19 - 22 MAY 2016


1st Pleascach (IRE) JS Bolger Kevin Manning

2nd Found (IRE) A P O’Brien Ryan Moore

3rd Devonshire (IRE) W McCreery J Doyle

2000 Guineas (G1) (Colts and Fillies) (3yo) 1m

We are pleased to be able to offer a tour to Ireland that will combine a visit to the renowned Coolmore Stud with two days of racing at The Curragh for the Irish 1000 and 2000 Guineas.

Horse & Jockey Hotel, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

The Horse & Jockey Hotel is located near the historical landmark, ‘The Rock of Cashel’. The hotel features a bar with a traditional atmosphere as well as a restaurant and Café Bar. There is also a leisure centre with swimming pool and spa.


Keadeen Hotel, Newbridge, Co. Kildare

The Keadeen Hotel is located in the heart of County Kildare, close to The Curragh racecourse. The hotel provides a combination of excellent service, timeless elegance and superb food.


Horseshoe Restaurant - Upgrade

You can upgrade to the Balcony Restaurant which has access to a viewing balcony (no seating), and offers a table for the day. A three course buffet lunch is provided along with a cash bar.

Horseshoe Restaurant: £45 per person per day

2015 Results

1000 Guineas (G1) (Fillies) (3yo) 1m


1st Gleneagles (IRE) AP O’Brien Ryan Moore

2nd Endless Drama (IRE) GM Lyons Andrea Atzeni

3rd Ivawood (IRE) R Hannon Richard Hughes

Our Price Includes: Return scheduled flights with British Airways • Escorted coach transfers • 1 night at The Horse & Jockey Hotel and 2 nights at The Keadeen Hotel both on dinner, bed and breakfast basis, based on twin/double occupancy • Members’ Admission with reserved seat at The Curragh on Saturday and Sunday • Stud visit • Assistance of our representatives throughout

On the day…

Our tour includes Members’ Admission to the premier level of the grandstand with a reserved balcony seat at The Curragh

on both Saturday & Sunday.

Keadeen Hotel

Horse & Jockey Hotel

Friday 01 July

Depart: London Heathrow, flight LO282 10:15 hrs

Arrive: Warsaw 13:45 hrs

On arrival you will be met by our representative and transferred to your choice of hotel where accommodation has been arranged for three nights on a bed and breakfast basis. This evening you are invited for a Welcome Drink with your Host and Fellow Travellers.

Saturday 02 July

Day at leisure to explore Warsaw.

Sunday 03 July

Depart for a full day’s racing at Słuzewiec Racecourse where there will be 9 races with the feature race of the afternoon being the Polish Derby, run over 1½ miles.

Monday 04 July


Depart: Warsaw, flight LO285 20:00 hrs


Flights to Warsaw Chopin Airport are also available from Aberdeen, Bristol, Glasgow, London Gatwick & Luton.Ryanair also fly from Manchester to Warsaw Modlin Airport; please ask for further details.

Our price includes: Return scheduled flights with LOT Polish Airlines • All transfers • 3 nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation at either the Hotel Bristol, a Luxury Collection Hotel or The Sofitel Victoria, based on twin/double occupancy • Admission to Słuzewiec Racecourse and a buffet lunch with wine • complimentary racecard • Assistance of our representative throughout



1st Va Bank M Janikowski Per-Anders Graberg

2nd Sorento M Janikowski M Brezina

3rd Master Power A Walicki Tadgh O’Shea

Słuzewiec Racecourse is the home of the Polish Derby which first ran in 1874. It is one of the largest and most beautiful racecourses in the world, the original grandstand, of Arc Deco design, was built in 1939 and still stands to this day.

Warsaw

Nestled on the banks of the Vistula River, Warsaw is an extraordinary city just waiting to be discovered. The charming rows of townhouses sit alongside the splendour of the Royal Castle in the centre of the city. The Old Town was almost all destroyed during World War II and has since been reconstructed based on the XVIII century paintings of Bernardo Bellotto (also known as Canaletto). The meticulous attention to detail lavished on this project meant that the Old Town was later recognised by UNESCO by listing it as a World Heritage Site. Exploration of the city is best started at the Castle Square, the home of the Royal Castle, and where the 22-metre Sigismund’s Column stands, which portrays King Zygmunt III Waza, who transferred the capital from Krakow to Warsaw. Also worth a visit is the home of Marie Skłodowska (Curie) in the Old Town, where a museum commemorating the achievements of the two time winner of the Nobel prize can be found.

POLISH DERBY, WARSAW

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On the day...

On Derby day we will be given a brief history of the racecourse, along with a visit to the weighing room and a chance to meet with a trainer and jockey. Welcome drinks

upon arrival followed by a buffet lunch with wine awaits in the tribune, from where we can view the afternoon’s racing, which

consists of a 9 race card.

2015 Results

Polish Derby (G1) (3yo) (colt and fillies) (1m4f)

Sofitel Warsaw Victoria

View of the old town in WarsawHotel Bristol

01 - 04 JULY 2016

Hotel Bristol from £625 pp

Situated in the heart of Warsaw, along the famed Royal Route, the Hotel Bristol has served as the city’s most remarkable landmark and distinguished destination since 1901. The hotel captivates its guests with a majestic neo-renaissance facade and romantic interiors, filled with Art Deco elegance. We have secured the spacious Executive Rooms for your comfort which boast a comfortable sitting area with desk and contemporary decor. The leisure club has a sauna, steam bath, exercise room and magnificent indoor heated pool. The renowned Marconi Restaurant serves Italian seasonal cuisine and there is also the Bristol Wine Bar which is the perfect place for a nightcap!

Single supplement: £50 per room per night

Executive room supplement: £40 per room per night

Single supplement for Executive room: £90 per room per night

Please note that twin rooms are only avalable in the Executive room category

Sofitel Warsaw Victoria from £495 pp

In the heart of Warsaw, overlooking Pilsudski Square and the Saxon Gardens, this luxurious hotel is only a short walk from the Old Town and a stone’s throw from some of the best boutiques the city has to offer. After a busy day at the races or sightseeing you can relax in the leisure area featuring an indoor swimming pool with whirlpool and water jets, a fitness room, as well as a Turkish bath. Or enjoy an aperitif, in the hotel’s own Victoria Lounge overlooking Pilsudsi Square.

The modern rooms offer stylish, elegant furnishings featuring, the trademark Sofitel MyBed, workspace, free wireless internet, LED TV and tea and coffee making facilities. The en-suite marble bathrooms are fully stocked with Lanvin toiletries.


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Sofitel Warsaw Victoria

Hotel Bristol

DEAUVILLE & THE YEARLING SALES 12 - 15 AUG 2016

Friday 12 August

Depart: London Stansted, flight FR8771 07:30 hrs

Arrive: Deauville 09:35 hrs

On arrival in Deauville you will be transferred to your hotel where accommodation has been reserved for three nights on a room only basis. This afternoon, we will depart for an afternoon’s racing at Clairefontaine.

Saturday 13 August

Enjoy an afternoon’s racing at Deauville where the feature race is the Group 2 Prix de Pomone or spend the day relaxing and exploring the town.

Sunday 14 August

Enjoy an afternoon’s racing at Deauville where the feature race is the Group 1 Prix Jacques Le Marois. Return to your hotel after racing or stay to watch the Sales, which commence immediately following racing.

Monday 15 August


Depart: Deauville, flight FR8772 10:40 hrs

Arrive: London Stansted 10:55 hrs

Ryanair operate a twice weekly service to Deauville from London Stansted and we have based our itinerary on these flights. We have included baggage allowance of 15kg per person plus reserved seat numbers.

Please note that Ryanair is the only airline flying direct from the UK in 2016.

Our Price Includes: Return scheduled flights with Ryanair • 3 nights’ room only accommodation at your chosen hotel, based on twin/double occupancy • All transfers • Racecourse admissions at Deauville and Clairefontaine • Assistance of our representatives throughout.

Deauville, a favourite holiday destination for Parisians, has golden beaches, designer boutiques, gourmet dining and casinos. Our visit to Deauville coincides with the famous Yearling Sales that commence on Sunday 14 August and finish on Wednesday 17 August. This is the ideal opportunity to savour the unique atmosphere of the Sales. In addition to two days racing at Deauville, we shall be visiting Clairefontaine on the Friday afternoon featuring 8 flat races. Clairefontaine is one of the most picturesque racecourses in France with beautiful flower gardens and buildings in the style of the Normandy region.

Yearling Sales

The Yearling Sales are one of the most impressive on Deauville’s calendar and very deserving of their place on the international circuit. Bloodstock agents, individual buyers and tourists alike flock from all over the world to experience the unique atmosphere of the sales. In 2015, just over 41 million Euros worth of sales were made with an average selling price of 63,000 Euros. French history was made when a son of Dubawi sold for a record-breaking 2.6 million Euros! In addition, the sales ring was set alight when the first of Frankel’s foals sold for a staggering 1,150,000 Euros.

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On the day...

Included in your package price is admission into Deauville and Clairefontaine Racecourses. Reserved grandstand seats

are available at Deauville Racecourse only at a cost of £10.00 per person per day. To enhance your day further, we can

reserve places in either the Panoramic Restaurant or Paddock Restaurant at Deauville Racecourse and the Terrace Restaurant

at Clairefontaine. Your table may be a shared table of 8 or 10 people and that table will be available to you for the entire day. All the restaurants serve an a la carte menu and you will

be required to settle your bill on the day with the caterers.

It is strongly advised that you make a table reservation as alternative facilities are limited at the racecourses.


Deauville Sales


1st Esoterique (IRE) A Fabre Pierre-Charles Boudot

2nd Territories (IRE) A Fabre Mickael Barzalona

3rd Wild Chief (GER) J Hirschberger Alexander Pietsch

Prix Jacques Le Marois (G1) (3yo+) (1m)

2015 Results

Prix de Pomone (G2) (3yo+ Fillies & Mares) (1m4½f)


1st Banio Hope (FR) J-C Rouget Christophe Soumillon

2ndCocktail Queen

(IRE)

Mme M Bollack-Badel

Alexia Badel

3rd Frine (IRE) C Laffon-Parias Gerald Mosse

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Hotel Ibis Deauville Centre from £545 pp

Located close to the town centre with views over the marina, the hotel offers 95 air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, a bar and a terrace. We have reserved Superior rooms, more spacious than standard rooms, for your stay.


Mercure Deauville Centre Hotel from £630 pp

A delightful modern hotel in the Norman style of architecture set on the quayside of Deauville, a short walk from the town centre. The recently renovated rooms are tastefully decorated and well equipped.


Hotel Normandy

The Hotel Normandy is an Anglo-Norman manor situated in the centre of Deauville. This hotel captures the ambience of this town and offers its guests every comfort including La Belle Epoque restaurant, bar, piano lounge, fitness centre and indoor swimming pool. We have secured Superior rooms for your extra comfort.

Price on request

Hotel Ibis Deauville Centre

Mercure Deauville Centre Hotel

Hotel Normandy

IRISH CHAMPIONS WEEKEND 09 - 12 SEPT 2016

Friday 09 September


Arrive: Dublin 12:05 hrs

On arrival you will be transferred to the Keadeen Hotel in Newbridge for a 3 night stay on a bed and breakfast basis.

Saturday 10 September

After your guided tour of the Irish National Stud you will be transferred to Leopardstown Racecourse where the feature race is the Group 1, Irish Champion Stakes.

Sunday 11 September

Upon concluding your tour of the Curragh Thoroughbred Trail you will be transferred to The Curragh, where the feature race is the Group 1, St Leger Stakes.

Monday 12 September

Morning at leisure before your departure to Dublin Airport.

Depart: Dublin, flight BA829 16:15 hrs


Our Price Includes: Return scheduled flights with British Airways • Escorted coach transfers • 3 nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation, based on twin/double occupancy at The Keadeen Hotel • Entry and hospitality at the Pavilion Restaurant at Leopardstown • Entry and hospitality at the Balcony Restaurant at The Curragh • Tour of the Curragh Thoroughbred Trail • visit to the Irish National Stud • Assistance of our representatives throughout

We are pleased to offer a 3 night tour for the Longines Irish Champions Weekend that combines the Irish Champion Stakes and the Irish St. Leger. The weekend is action packed with two magnificent days of group racing. In addition to the excellent racing, we have arranged hospitality at both racecourses so you can watch the races in comfort and style! Finally, we have arranged a tour of the Irish National Stud as well as a trip around The Curragh Thoroughbred Trail.

Keadeen Hotel, Newbridge, Co. Kildare

Situated in Newbridge, just 30 minutes from Dublin City centre, the Keadeen Hotel offers a combination of excellent service, timeless elegance and superb food. The hotel’s award winning restaurant, Derby, serves fine cuisine in a charming, luxurious setting. The spacious health and leisure club boasts a pool, hot tub and sauna – a great way to relax after a day’s racing! All the bedrooms are tastefully decorated and all come with views of the stunning hotel gardens.



1st Golden Horn (IRE) John Gosden Frankie Dettori

2nd Found (IRE) A P O’Brien Seamie

3rd Free Eagle (IRE) D K Weld Pat Smullen


1st Order of St. George A P O’Brien Joseph O’Brien

2nd Agent Murphy Brian Meehan Jimmy Fortune

3rd Wicklow Brave W P Mullins Paul Townend


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Palmerstown House Estate Irish St. Leger (G1) (3yo+) 1m6f

On the day…

At Leopardstown you will be accommodated in the Pavilion Restaurant which offers a gourmet buffet and complimentary wine and soft drinks. Your reserved table for the afternoon affords an enviable view of the finishing straight, a perfect

place from which to view the day’s action. At The Curragh we have reserved tables in the Balcony Restaurant, located on

the Premier Level of the grandstand, where a 3 course lunch will be served. We have also included reserved seating on the balcony to ensure the finest views of the last 100 yards of the

track and the magnificent Curragh plains.

Keadeen Hotel

2015 Results

QIPCO Irish Champions Stakes G1 (3yo+) 1m2f

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Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe Chantilly30 September - 03 October 2016

QATAR PRIX DE L’ARC DE TRIOMPHE CHANTILLY

Reserved Grandstand Seats

Due to our long-standing relationship with France Galop we have managed to obtain a limited supply of seats in the Main Grandstand (the Tribune de l’Arrivee). The reserved,

numbered, seats are located under cover and offer the ideal vantage point from which to view the racing. Aside from

great viewing, these seats offer a central base for the day and somewhere to escape the crowds. The Paddock is situated

directly behind the Main Grandstand and is easily accessible. In order to make your day more comfortable, we recommend that you purchase reserved grandstand seats when you make your travel reservations and we will only be selling these to

clients utilising our travel arrangements. We expect that these seats will be in demand and as such we will be selling them on

a first come first served basis.

Reserved Grandstand Seats (Tribune de l’Arrivee) £150 per person - valid on both Saturday & Sunday

30 - 03 SEPT / OCT

2016

Please note: In contrast to Longchamp, where we had our own Horse Racing Abroad Pavilion, facilities at Chantilly are limited; the only permanent grandstand at the course seats just over 2,000 people. We have been able to secure limited numbers of these seats. Due to restraints on space at the racecourse, we cannot replicate our usual offering in terms of catering and bar services. As such, catering will be restricted to the facilities provided by the racecourse.

There are 9 races scheduled on Arc day. In the last two years the last race has been run between 18:40 hrs – 18:50 hrs. Consequently, we are unable to offer return travel to the UK on Sunday evening.

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We are delighted to be able to offer 2 and 3 night packages to the 2016 Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at Chantilly. The Arc weekend is the championship of European racing featuring 11 Group races over the two days. The purse for the whole weekend of the “Arc” meeting in 2015 was €7.9 million, with €5 million being reserved for the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe itself.

Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at Chantilly

In 2016 the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe will be run at Chantilly for the first time, due to the closure of Longchamp for an extensive 130 million Euro redevelopment. Chantilly is the home of the French Derby and is situated approximately 30 miles north of Paris.

Chantilly Racecourse

Chantilly Racecourse is located in the main horse training area of France on 65 hectares next to the Chantilly Forest. It is a right-handed course and it was built with interlocking tracks. The main course is 2,400 metres long, with another at 2,150 metres, plus a round course adaptable from 1,400 to 2,400 metres. The first race card at Chantilly was held on May 15th 1834 and its existing grandstand was built in 1879 by the famed architect Honore Daumet, who also did the renovations to the nearby Château de Chantilly.

Chantilly is a beautiful racecourse situated in a rural area 30 miles north of Paris. On an average non race day the transfer time is approximately 1 hour, although on racedays we expect it to be substantially longer, a situation beyond our control. Therefore, please be prepared for a much longer transfer to and from the racecourse. We have been advised that our coach park is close to the main entrance, however this cannot be guaranteed and it is important to note that unlike previous years, we are unfortunately unable to provide buggy assistance between the coach park and racecourse for those with reduced mobility.

SUPPORTING GROUP 1 RACES ON ARC DAY... SUNDAY 02 OCTOBER

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1st Golden Horn Josh Gosden Frankie Dettori

2nd Flintshire A Fabre Maxime Guyon

3rd New Bay A FabreVincent

Cheminaud

2015 Results

Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (G1) (3yo+) 1m4f

Group 2 Races

On Saturday 01 October there will be 8 races and the card includes 4 excellent Group 2 races.

• Prix Chaudenay (3yo) 1m7f

• Prix de Royallieu (3yo+ Fillies & Mares) 1m4½f

• Prix Dollar (3yo+) 1m2f

• Prix Daniel Wildenstein (3yo+) 1m

Prix de l’Abbaye (European Sprint Championship)

2 year olds and over Distance: 5 furlongs

Prix de l’Opera

3 year old fillies and mares Distance: 1 mile, 2 furlongs

Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere (Formerly the Grand Criterium)

2 year old colts & fillies Distance: 7 furlongs

Prix du Cadran (French equivalent of the Ascot Gold Cup)

4 year olds and over Distance: 2 miles, 4 furlongs

Prix de la Foret

3 year olds and over Distance: 7 furlongs

Prix Marcel Boussac

2 year old fillies Distance: 1 mile

ARC PACKAGES

Our packages are fully inclusive, comprising roundtrip transfers from Gare du Nord to your hotel along with roundtrip transfers and Pesage admission to Chantilly Racecourse on both Saturday and Sunday. Our representatives are on hand throughout the weekend to ensure the smooth running of your stay from start to finish. We offer a selection of Eurostar train departures, a wide range of hotels and the option of purchasing a reserved numbered seat in the main grandstand.

Hotel Le Magellan

17 Rue Jean-Baptiste Dumas, 75017 PARIS

Located in a quiet residential street in 17th arrondissement with an excellent variety of restaurants and bars in the vicinity, the Hotel Magellan offers 72 rooms, most of which overlook the hotel’s patio garden. The hotel has a bar and a breakfast room.

(Please note that as this hotel is situated on a quiet side street our coaches will arrive/depart

from the main road, approx. 2 minutes’ walk.)

2 nights from £390 per person / 3 nights from £450 per person


Hotel Paris Neuilly

1 Avenue de Madrid, 92200 Neuilly sur Seine

Located between the Etoile and La Défense is the delightful Hotel Paris Neuilly. The immediate area provides a variety of restaurants and shops. All 80 rooms have been fully renovated and are equipped with everything you require for a pleasurable stay in Paris. The hotel has a bar/breakfast room.



Mercure Montmartre

3 Rue Caulaincourt, 75018 PARIS

Located in the lively area of Montmartre, this hotel has been a favourite with our clients for many years. The hotel is within easy walking distance of the Basilica du Sacré Coeur, the Moulin Rouge and the animated Place du Tertre. The hotel features 305 modern rooms and a bar/breakfast room.



Hotel Ampere

102 Avenue de Villiers, 75017 PARIS

Horse Racing Abroad clients have enjoyed the charm and tradition of the Hôtel Ampère over many years. The hotel is located in the 17th arrondissement and the immediate area has an excellent selection of restaurants and bars. The hotel has 96 high quality rooms featuring all modern comforts, together with a bar and small patio garden.



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30 - 03 SEPT / OCT

2016 Hyatt Regency Paris Etoile

3 Place Général Kœnig, 75017 PARIS

The Hyatt Regency Etoile (formerly the Hotel Concorde La Fayette) is conveniently located and boasts some of the most spectacular views of Paris from its 33 floors. The hotel features 950 elegantly designed and well-appointed rooms. The hotel features 2 bars and a restaurant and is linked to the shopping mall, and metro, beneath the Palais des Congrès. We have secured Deluxe Queen rooms for your comfort.



Le Méridien Etoile

81 Boulevard Gouvion Saint-Cyr, 75017 PARIS

The Méridien Etoile has been our flagship hotel for many years and is conveniently located at Porte Maillot. The immediate vicinity has several good quality restaurants and bars. The hotel provides 1025 fully equipped and welcoming rooms in a contemporary, chic style. Le Méridien Etoile’s Jazz Club, Etoile, has become one of the most distinguished institutions in Paris for jazz lovers, hosting some of the world’s best musicians. We have secured Deluxe rooms for your comfort.



Hotel Baltimore

88 Avenue Kléber, 75116 PARIS

Located between the Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower, this hotel blends genuine Parisian charm with modern facilities and luxury. The hotel has a comfortable bar and there is an array of restaurants within easy walking distance. The 103 charming guest rooms are beautifully designed with a warm and friendly atmosphere to provide a relaxing stay. We have secured Premium rooms for your comfort.



Deluxe room supplement: £20 per room per night

Hotel Napoleon

40 Avenue de Friedland, 75008 PARIS

This beautiful art-deco hotel, located a stone’s throw from the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs Elysées, is steeped in history. Its 102 rooms are comfortable, elegant and fully equipped to a high standard and overlook the Avenue de Friedland or the quiet inner courtyard. The hotel has the Bivouac Café-Restaurant and the Bivouac Lounge Bar that has an outdoor terrace.



Executive room supplement: £65 per room per night

Junior Suite supplement: £140 per room per night

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Our prices include: Return travel by Eurostar on specified routing in Standard Class (see following page for routes and times) • 2 or 3 nights at chosen hotel on a bed and breakfast basis • Fully escorted racecourse transfers on Saturday and Sunday • Roundtrip transfers from Gare du Nord/hotel/Gare du Nord • Pesage admission to Chantilly on both days • Assistance of our representatives throughout the weekend • Complimentary racing papers

(Please remember that access to the Main Grandstand (the Tribune de l’Arrivee) with Reserved Grandstand seats is available at an additional cost of £150.00 per person)

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From: St Pancras/Ebbsfleet/Ashford

Friday 30 September 2016

Saturday 01 October 2016

From: Paris Gare du Nord

Monday 03 October 2016

EUROSTAR TIMES30 - 03

SEPT / OCT 2016

9014 St Pancras 09:17

Ebbsfleet 09:34

Ashford 09:55

Paris Gare du Nord 12:47

9023 Paris Gare du Nord 11:13

Ashford 12:07

St Pancras 12:39


St Pancras 16:309024 St Pancras 12:25

Ebbsfleet 12:42


9022* St Pancras 11:22

Ashford 11:55


9028 St Pancras 13:31


*Please note that this train will arrive too late for Saturday racing

Flights

Should you wish to travel to Paris by air then please contact the office for timings and prices. Please note, that we are unable to offer airport transfers, and we ask you to make your own way to your chosen hotel. As a guide, a taxi costs 60 Euro each way or the RER train service is 10 Euro each way.

Flights can be arranged from most UK airports on request.


Ebbsfleet 17:18

St Pancras 17:39

If you wish to travel to Paris on Eurostar services other than those listed above, or prior to Friday 30 September and/or Monday 03 October your transfers to/from Gare du Nord will be at your own arrangement and cost.

Standard Premier Class is available at a supplement of £150.00 per person. Standard Premier Class includes additional leg-room, table seats, light refreshments and complimentary drinks served at your seat.

Should you wish to make a booking on a service not included in our programme, or make a reservation in Business Premier Class, please call us for a quotation.

Please note that the Eurostar prices are group fares and once our allocations are full, a supplement may apply at the time of booking.

Gare du Nord Station, Paris

VELKA PARDUBICKA STEEPLECHASE 07 - 10 OCT 2016

Friday 7 October


Arrive: Prague 12:50 hrs

On arrival in Prague you will be transferred to the Radisson Blu Alcron Hotel, where accommodation has been reserved for 3 nights on a bed and breakfast basis.

Saturday 8 October

Day at leisure to explore the wonderful city of Prague. Why not take a trip to Prague Castle or visit the Old Town Hall to see the Astronomical Clock?

Sunday 9 October

Depart your hotel after breakfast to Pardubice Racecourse for The Velka Pardubicka Grand Steeplechase.

Return to your hotel in Prague at approximately 19.30 hrs

Monday 10 October

Depart: Prague, flight BA857 20:15 hrs



Flights are available from many airports in the UK to Prague. If you would prefer to travel from your local airport, please contact us for further details.

Our Price Includes: Return scheduled flights with British Airways • All transfers • 3 nights’ bed and buffet breakfast accommodation, based on twin/double occupancy, at Radisson Blu Alcron Hotel • Admission to Pardubice racecourse private facility with buffet lunch • Assistance of our representative throughout.


1st Ribelino (FR) Stanislav Kovar Pavel Kasny

2nd Zarif (IRE) Josef Vana Jr. Josef Bartos

3rd Universe of Gracie (GER) Jiri Kousek Jan Faltejsek


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As a true test of stamina, equine ability and horsemanship The Velka Pardubicka, ranks of equal importance in steeplechasing’s roll of honour to our own Grand National and The Maryland Hunt Cup.

Prague

Prague is one of Europe’s most fashionable cities, an historic baroque monument to Bohemia’s past, equally comparable to Florence, Venice and Rome for the majesty of its noble buildings, squares and cobbled streets.

Radisson Blu Alcron Hotel, Prague

Situated close to Wenceslas Square and the Charles Bridge, this deluxe Art Deco hotel has been beautifully restored and retains much of the original interior. Its 206 spacious rooms are luxuriously decorated and come with every modern convenience. The hotel has 2 restaurants the Art Deco, La Rotonde and the intimate Michelin starred Alcron Restaurant. There is also the lively Be Bop Bar, perfect for a nightcap.


Radisson Blu Alcron Hotel

On the day...

Overlooking the course, our private box, has an open balcony separated from the remaining area by glass sliding doors. On arrival enjoy local champagne followed by a hot buffet lunch and afternoon tea. Complimentary soft drinks as well as tea and coffee are available throughout the day. Alcoholic drinks can be bought from the private cash bar. Betting facilities are

available very close by.

2015 Results

Velka Pardubika (6yo+) (4m2fl10y)

THE MELBOURNE CUP MELBOURNE

Wednesday 26 October - Tuesday 01 November

As detailed in our 9 night itinerary opposite.

Wednesday 02 November

Depart: Melbourne, flight EK407 22:25 hrs

Following check-out, transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

Thursday 03 November

Arrive: Dubai 05:30 hrs

Depart: Dubai, flight EK001 07:45 hrs


Single supplement from: £165 per room per night

Business class supplement from: £3,900 per person

5 NIGHT ITINERARY - FROM £3,195 PER PERSON


1st Tarzino (NZ) Mick Price Craig Newitt

2nd Etymology (AUS) J O’Shea James McDonald

3rd Kia Ora Koutou (AUS) Adam Durrant Azzopardi


1stPrince of

Penzance (NZ)Darren Weir Michelle Payne

2nd Max Dynamite (FR) W P Mullins Frankie Dettori

3rd Criterion (NZ)David A Hayes & Tom Dabernig

Michael Walker

Emirates Melbourne Cup (G1 Handicap) (3yo+) 2m

This festival is a celebration of the Sport of Kings and boasts the richest prize in Australian sport, with a purse totalling $6.2 million. We are proud to be the only tour operator who is allocated seats in the Members’ Grandstand which offers the finest views of the finishing straight and the winning post. The Victoria Derby, marks the start of the festival and is commonly considered the best day for racing purists and provides the only all-Group race-day on the Australian racing calendar. Emirates Melbourne Cup Day attracts over 100,000 race-goers eager to experience the atmosphere; run over a gruelling 3,200 metres this race is known to be the best staying handicap in the world.

Park Hyatt, Melbourne

Overlooking St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Fitzroy Gardens the Park Hyatt Melbourne offers exclusive, luxury accommodation in the heart of the city. A welcoming ambience and exceptional levels of service can be expected. The Park Hyatt Melbourne is renowned for having some of the largest rooms and suites in Melbourne, decorated with rich art deco inspired furnishings. The hotel offers a variety of facilities such as the award-winning ‘radii’ restaurant and bar, the decadent Lounge and Melbourne’s finest day spa.

2015 Results

AAMI Victoria Derby (G1) (3yo) 1m4½f

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On the day...

At Flemington we have secured the finest reserved seating, in the Members’ Grandstand, with views of the finishing straight and the winning post. Numerous bars, eateries, Tote windows and TV screens are situated within the grandstand behind the

reserved seating area. This seating is valid for both Derby and Cup days. Racing in Sydney includes general admission

and a three-course meal, you benefit from uninterrupted views of the entire racecourse. The dress code for racing in both Melbourne and Sydney is very smart, jacket and tie for

gentlemen and smart racewear for the ladies.

Our Price Includes: Return scheduled Economy class flights with Emirates • 5 nights’ accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis at The Park Hyatt Melbourne • Reserved seating in the Members’ Grandstand at Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, on both Victoria Derby Day and Emirates Melbourne Cup Day • Transfers throughout • Assistance of our local agents

Prices are based on two sharing a twin/double room

MELBOURNE & SYDNEY26 - 07

OCT / NOV 2016

Wednesday 26 October

Depart: London Heathrow, flight EK006 22:15 hrs

Thursday 27 October



Friday 28 October

Arrive: Melbourne 06:35 hrs

On arrival you will be met by our local representatives and transferred to the Park Hyatt, Melbourne, where accommodation has been reserved in a Park Room for five nights on a bed and breakfast basis.

Should you wish to reserve a room for the night of Thursday 27 October to allow for immediate check-in please speak to our Sports Travel Specialists.

Saturday 29 October

Racing at Flemington: AAMI Victoria Derby Day! Roundtrip transfers are included.

Sunday 30 - Monday 31 October

Day at leisure in Melbourne.

Tuesday 01 November

Racing at Flemington: Emirates Melbourne Cup Day! Roundtrip transfers are included.


You will be transferred from the Park Hyatt, Melbourne for your flight to Sydney. On arrival in Sydney transfer to the Four Seasons Hotel where accommodation has been reserved for four nights in a Deluxe City View Room on a bed and breakfast basis.

9 NIGHT ITINERARY - FROM £3,995 PER PERSONThursday 03 - Friday 04 November

Days at leisure in and around Sydney – time to discover the city and take optional excursions or tours.

Saturday 05 November

Racing at Royal Randwick with a three course lunch.* Roundtrip transfers are included.

*At the time of publication, the race schedule has yet to be confirmed. Racing may take place at any of the 4 racecourses in Sydney.

Sunday 06 November

Following check-out, transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

Depart: Sydney, flight EK413 21:45 hrs

Monday 07 November





Business class supplement from: £4,150 per person

Four Seasons Hotel, Sydney

Stunningly situated, overlooking Sydney Harbour in the historic Rocks district, a short walk from the city’s shopping and business centres, Four Seasons is vibrant and elegant with dramatic harbour views. Each room is elegantly furnished and equipped to the highest standard.

Deluxe Full Harbour View Room upgrade from: £95 per room per night.

Our Price Includes: Return scheduled Economy class flights with Emirates • Virgin Australia Flight from Melbourne to Sydney • 5 nights’ accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis at the Park Hyatt Melbourne in a Park Room • 4 nights’ accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis at the Four Seasons Hotel, Sydney in Deluxe City View Rooms • Reserved seating in the Members’ Grandstand at Flemington Racecourse on both Victoria Derby Day and Emirates Melbourne Cup Day • Racing at Royal Randwick (subject to confirmation) with lunch • Transfers throughout • Assistance of our local agents

Prices are based on two sharing a twin/double room

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BREEDERS’ CUP, SANTA ANITA

Join us for two days of spectacular racing at Santa Anita, California for the 2016 Breeders’ Cup! The Breeders’ Cup World Championships, thoroughbred racing’s most prestigious global event, annually attracts the best horses from around the world. It is the richest prize-money event in sport, consisting of 13 championship races and purses totalling $26 million. The 2015 Breeders’ Cup marked the start of the final chapter of the 12th Triple Crown Champion, American Pharoah’s illustrious career. This victory was even more majestic than his coronation in the Belmont Stakes, as American Pharoah overpowered seven rivals and cruised to a 6½-length victory in the $5 million Breeders’ Cup Classic.

Santa Anita

Southern California produces some of the finest racing in America with many of America’s foremost horses and trainers centred in the Los Angeles area. With a stunning backdrop of the San Gabriel Mountains occupying 320 acres, the course features an unusual hillside turf, which crosses the all-weather track and is used for races over 6 furlongs.

The Races

Friday 04 November the following races will be run: $1 million Juvenile Turf, $1 million Las Vegas Dirt Mile, $1 million Juvenile Fillies Turf, $2 million Longine Distaff

Saturday 05 November the following races will be run: $2 million Juvenile Fillies, $1million Turf Sprint, $1 million Filly & Mare Sprint, $2 million Filly & Mare Turf, $1 million Longine Turf, $1½ million TwinSpires Sprint, $2 million Juvenile, $2 million Turf Mile, $5 million Classic

2015 Results

Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) (3yo+) (Dirt) (1m 2f)

Tuesday 01 November


Arrive: Los Angeles 19:30 hrs

On arrival you will be met by our representative and transferred to The Westin Hotel, Pasadena where accommodation has been reserved for five nights on a room only basis.


Day to relax and acclimatise.


Today, enjoy an optional early morning visit to Clockers Corner (supplement applies). Later you can opt for an afternoon’s racing (supplement applies). Tonight, enjoy a Welcome Drink with your Host and Fellow Travellers.

Friday 04 - Saturday 05 November

Racing at Santa Anita for the Breeders’ Cup

Sunday 06 November

Day at leisure until an afternoon transfer to the airport for your homeward flight.

Depart: Los Angeles, flight BA268 20:55 hrs

Monday 07 November


Flight upgrades, subject to availability: World Traveller Plus from: £470 Club Class from: £2,750

Our Price Includes: Return scheduled flights by British Airways • 5 nights room only accommodation based on twin/double occupancy at The Westin, Pasadena • Transfers throughout by air-conditioned coaches • Club House Loge seats and buffet lunch in Sirona’s Restaurant Facility at Santa Anita for Breeders’ Cup Days • Assistance of our representatives throughout.


BREEDERS’ CUP


1stAmerican

Pharoah (USA)Bob Baffert Victor Espinoza

2nd Effinex (USA) James Jerkens Mike E Smith

3rd Honor Code (USA)Claude

McGaugheyJavier Castellano

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The Westin Pasadena

The Westin Pasadena

Sunday 06 November

Mid-morning departure by luxury air-conditioned coach from The Westin, Pasadena to Hotel Bellagio, Las Vegas. The journey will take approximately 6 hours, including a stop en-route.

Enjoy 4 nights on a room only basis at the famous Bellagio hotel in Las Vegas to indulge in the spectacle of this fairytale city.

Monday 07 - Wednesday 09 November

At leisure in Las Vegas.


Depart: Las Vegas, flight BA274 20:40 hrs

Friday 11 November


Transfer to Las Vegas

Included in the price of the tour is the transfer from The Westin in Pasadena to the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas – a door-to-door service. This deluxe coach transfer avoids check-in times, flight delays and baggage handling. The coach is equipped with WC and DVD player, on which a racing film will be shown.


01 - 06 NOV 2016

THE BREEDERS’ CUP & LAS VEGASBREEDERS’ CUP

Pasadena

Pasadena is located 10 miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles and is only 10 minutes away from Santa Anita racetrack. It is famous for hosting the annual Rose Bowl football game and the Tournament of Roses Parade. Old Pasadena provides excellent shopping and a wide variety of restaurants.

The Westin Pasadena

The Westin is located close to the centre of Old Pasadena with its numerous shops and restaurants. The hotel has been refurbished recently and its 345 rooms are fully equipped to an excellent standard. The hotel has a restaurant, bar and a fitness centre. The heated outdoor swimming pool and sundeck, located on the fourth floor, afford superb views of the surrounding area.


Bellagio

This beautiful Italian renaissance style 5* property is an oasis of sheer elegance with state of the art comfort throughout. The Bellagio nestles alongside a magnificent lake adorned with spectacular fountains and surrounded by lush gardens. The fountains are enhanced, at night, by colour, light and classical music. The hotel offers a grand Casino, fine dining establishments and a theatre reminiscent of the Paris Opera House.


Tour Extensions

Rent a hire car and begin a Californian road trip from Los Angeles up Highway 101 passing through quaint Californian towns such as Monterey and Santa Barbara before reaching the iconic city of San Francisco.

Early November is still a great time to visit some of America’s greatest National Parks. After Las Vegas, why not drive ‘The Grand Circle’ to nearby Grand Canyon, Zion and Bryce National Park for some awe-inspiring natural beauty?

For fans of American iconic cities, stop off for shopping in New York on your flight home, enjoy some music in New Orleans or enjoy the sunshine on Miami’s stunning beach.

On the day…

Your tour price includes Club House admission and Club House Loge seats which are adjacent to the auxiliary press

box. Together with Sirona’s Private Dining Facility you have the ideal setting for a couple of days of top class racing! Sirona’s is situated in the main grandstand overlooking the paddock and the reserved tables are available for the whole day, on both Friday and Saturday. Coffee is served on arrival and is followed by a buffet luncheon. Sirona’s provides a cash bar

and private tote betting facilities.

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Bellagio, Las Vegas

J & B MET, CAPE TOWN 17 - 29 JAN 2017

Our Price Includes: Return scheduled flights with British Airways • Escorted transfers throughout by air-conditioned coaches/minibus • 11 nights bed & breakfast accommodation as stated in the itinerary, based on twin/double occupancy • Racecourse admission and hospitality on both 21st and 28th of January • Stud Visit with lunch • Visits to Cape Yearling Sales with canapés & drinks • Visit to Cape of Good Hope with lunch • Private Tour of Stellenbosch and Franschoek with lunch • Assistance of our agents throughout


1st Smart Call (SAF) A G LairdJuan Paul V’DMerwe

2nd Legal Eagle (SAF) M Janikowski Anton Marcus

3rd Captain America (SAF) A Walicki C Orffer

2015 Results

J&B Met (G1) (3yo+) 1m2f

We are delighted to be able to offer you this unique tour to Cape Town that combines racing at Kenilworth for South Africa’s famous J & B Met Handicap along with an exclusive tour of Klawervlei Stud Farm. Klawervlei Stud is home to fourteen of South Africa’s top class stallions and is situated in the breathtakingly beautiful surroundings of Stellenbosch; a town best known for its vineyards. Cape Town lies in an incomparable setting between the Atlantic Ocean and the majestic backdrop of Table Mountain. Cape Town, and its surrounding countryside, has everything to offer the visitor; a ride in the cable-car to the top of Table Mountain, the Cape Dutch architecture, the wine lands, the spectacular views from Cape Point plus many other delights.

J & B Met

Saturday sees the running of Cape Town’s biggest and best loved race, the J & B Met. This race is the most popular in South Africa and has become a major social event and Kenilworth Racecourse is always packed to capacity.

Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront

Modern and stylish, this ocean view hotel lies near Robben Island, the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront and Table Mountain. Tobago’s Restaurant pairs award-winning cuisine with South African wines, while Tobago’s Bar and Terrace serves cocktails poolside. This Cape Town hotel houses the Amani Spa, offering individual treatments, an oxygenating vitality pool and a fitness centre. Outside, the heated rim flow swimming pool proffers ocean views to swimmers and sunbathers.

The Lanzerac Hotel and Spa, Stellenbosch

Set in the heart of a 155-hectare wine estate on the outskirts of picturesque Stellenbosch, the 300 year old, historic Lanzerac Hotel & Spa ranks among the most exclusive establishments of its kind. In addition to outstanding surroundings, guests are offered the use of the Spa & Wellness centre facilities, three outdoor pools, cellar tours, wine tasting, plus the chance to purchase wine directly from The Lanzerac Estate.

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The Lanzerac Hotel and Spa

Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront

On the day...

We will have the pleasure of joining other Klawervlei guests in the well-appointed private Kenilworth Room. A superb buffet lunch is on offer along with a complimentary bar service. The facility directly faces the track allowing excellent viewing; the Parade Ring is also situated close by. Tote windows and TV

screens are situated nearby.

11 NIGHT ITINERARY - FROM £2,995 PER PERSONTuesday 24 January

Today we will head to the historic town of Stellenbosch, and stay at the Lanzerac Estate where a Classic room has been reserved for 3 nights on a bed & breakfast basis.

Wednesday 25 January

Mid-morning departure from hotel to Klawervlei Stud in Stellenbosch with lunch. Late afternoon return to the hotel.

Thursday 26 January

Today enjoy a private tour of the Stellenbosch, South Africa’s second oldest town and a visit to the historical town of Franschoek, where lunch will be included.

Friday 27 January

Mid-morning departure to the Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront for 2 nights in a Standard room on a bed & breakfast basis. The remainder of the day is at leisure.

Saturday 28 January

Mid-morning transfer to Kenilworth Racecourse for the Grade I J & B Met. We have reserved seating in the Kenilworth Room with all day buffet and open bar. Return to the hotel after the races.

Sunday 29 January


Depart: Cape Town, flight BA58 20:20 hrs

Monday 30 January


Single supplement £1,695 per tour

World Traveller Plus supplement: £815 per person

Club World supplement: £3,300 per person

Tuesday 17 January


Wednesday 18 January

Arrive: Cape Town 11:05 hrs

Transfer on arrival to the Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront for 6 nights in a Standard room on a bed & breakfast basis. The remainder of the day is at leisure.

Thursday 19 January

Day at leisure to explore Cape Town. Early evening departure to the Cape Town Convention Centre for Day 1 of the Cape Premier Yearling Sale. Enjoy canapés with complimentary drinks.

Friday 20 January

Day at leisure. Use this opportunity to take a trip to Robben Island where you can pay tribute to Nelson Mandela or peruse the jetties of the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront.

Saturday 21 January

Day at Kenilworth Racecourse where we have reserved seating in the Kenilworth or Somerset Room with all day buffet and open bar. Return to the hotel after the races.

Sunday 22 January

Day at leisure

Monday 23 January

Morning departure for a day’s tour of the Cape Peninsula. Visit the Cape of Good Hope, a penguin colony, and enjoy an excellent seafood lunch. Evening at leisure.

After all the hustle and bustle of Cape Town and the J&B Met, why not extend your holiday by taking in a 3 night safari? We have arranged three nights’ full board accommodation at Kapama Southern Camp. All the suites at Kapama Southern Camp feature full en-suite bathrooms and large picture windows to enjoy the stunning surrounds. Private patios offer the opportunity to enjoy relaxing sundowners, while indulging in a little game watching at the same time.

After the J&B Met tour ends, fly to Hoedspruit and transfer to Kapama Southern Camp. Enjoy twice daily game drives in pursuit of the Big Five or take a bush walk and learn to track wildlife the traditional way. One thing is for sure - you won’t want to leave! After a sad goodbye, you will head back to the UK.

3 nights from £850 per person based on two sharing a Standard Suite

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Kapama Southern Camp

Kapama game drive

SAFARI EXTENSION

THE DUBAI WORLD CUP

4 NIGHT ITINERARY - £1,595 PER PERSON

On the day…

Our tour price includes access to the Apron Views area which offers free, unreserved, grandstand seating and access to bars

and food outlets inside the grandstand on the ground floor.

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Jumeirah Zabeel Saray


Thursday 23 March

Depart: London Heathrow, flight EK002 13:35 hrs

Friday 24 March


On arrival, you will be met and transferred by air-conditioned luxury coach to your hotel.

Saturday 25 March

Morning at leisure until early afternoon departure for racing at Meydan Racecourse for the Dubai World Cup.

Sunday 26 March

Day at leisure

Monday 27 March

Depart hotel for the airport and your return flight



Business class supplement: £2,195 per person

Our Price Includes: Return scheduled flights by Emirates Airlines • 4 nights’ half board accommodation based on twin/double occupancy at Jumeriah Zabeel Saray in Deluxe Sea View Rooms • Escorted transfers throughout by air-conditioned coaches • Admission to the Apron View area at Meydan • Assistance of representatives throughout

At the time of publication the 2016 Dubai World Cup had yet to be run.

The Dubai World Cup is now firmly established as a premier event in the worldwide racing calendar and, with its top quality field of participants from across the globe, it is a day of truly international racing. Over the years the Dubai World Cup has grown spectacularly. First run in 1996 the event carried a total purse of $4 million. In 2015 this had risen to $30 million.

Dubai

Dubai is the perfect destination offering miles of golden sands to sleek city attractions. Your stay here is unique in the sense that you can experience so many contrasting elements in such a short timeframe. Laze by the water’s edge in the morning, enjoy duty free shops and indoor skiing in the afternoon, and then make your way to the world’s only 7-star hotel for dinner and drinks!

Why not upgrade to...

The Premium

Situated opposite the finish line and adjacent to the Parade Ring, The Premium offers reserved and numbered seating and offers one of the best views of the track. Food and beverages are readily available from the inside area behind the seats and can be enjoyed inside, with the comfort of air conditioning, as well as from your reserved seat. Included with this package is afternoon tea, gourmet dinner snacks, soft drinks and standard house beverages.

Supplement: £330 per person

The Winner’s Circle Restaurant

This glass fronted restaurant is situated on Levels 2 and 3 of the Grandstand with excellent views over Meydan Racecourse. Your experience will start with afternoon tea, served at your own private, reserved table followed by a five course set menu inclusive of soft drinks and standard house beverages.

Supplement: £660 per person

23 - 27 MAR 2017


Jumeirah Zabeel Saray is a luxury five-star hotel located on the iconic Palm Jumeirah which boasts stunning panoramic views of the Arabian Gulf. Guest rooms are elegant and stylish with modern amenities for your comfort. The hotel offers an impressive choice of restaurants, lounges and bars to cater for every taste. The hotel also offers a palatial Talise Ottoman Spa featuring steam and snow rooms, two thalassotherapy pools and a spectacular Turkish Hammam amongst many other delights. You will receive a spa voucher for 150 United Arab Emirates Dirham to use at the Spa during your stay.

From Jumeirah Zabeel Saray you can easily stroll along The Walk in JBR, where countless small shops and cafés create a pleasant atmosphere and opposite you can observe the luxurious yachts moored in the Marina whilst enjoying a spectacular Arabian sunset.


We consider the Jumeirah Zabeel Saray to be the perfect choice for our Dubai World Cup tour. However, in conjunction with our sister company ITC Luxury Travel, we are able to offer an extensive choice of luxury hotels in Dubai, should you prefer a different option. Why not combine your visit to Dubai with an extended stay in the Arabian Gulf or Indian Ocean?

Complimentary Half Board

Included in your stay is daily complimentary breakfast and a unique dine around experience which offers a choice of lunch or dinner across over 50 participating restaurants located across other Jumeirah properties in Dubai. From Spanish to South East Asian or Japanese to German the world‘s cuisines are yours to enjoy.

Tour Extensions

Oman is a popular neighbour of Dubai’s and a wonderful country of contrasts: explore golden beaches, mountains, historic archaeological sites and cultural interests, bustling markets, quiet coastlines and glamorous chic hotels.

Mauritius is an island of natural wonders, just a six-hour flight from Dubai and famous for its welcoming hospitality. Explore tropical waterfalls, forested mountains, botanical gardens and national parks, or simply take time to enjoy powder-white beaches and world-class diving in crystal clear waters.


1st Prince Bishop (IRE) Saeed bin Suroor William Buick

2ndCalifornia

Chrome (USA)Art Sherman Victor Espinoza

3rd Lea (USA) William Matt Joel Rosario

2015 Results

Emirates Dubai World Cup(G1) (Dirt) (3yo+) 1m2f

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C Club Terrace

INDIA vs ENGLAND 2016 2017

Join ITC Sports Travel to watch England play India in five Test Matches, five One Day Internationals and a T20. Be sure not to miss all the action!

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The ITC Luxury Travel family have been creating luxury holidays since 1974 and in 1989 our passion for luxury travel and sports came together with the establishment of ITC Sports Travel; creating sporting packages to top fixtures worldwide, including cricket, rugby, Formula One, golf and tennis. In 2009 ITC acquired the well-established company Horse Racing Abroad (HRA) offering horse racing enthusiasts’ holidays to some of the best races across the globe.

Not forgetting we can also tailor-make packages to almost any sporting event worldwide! Our Sports Travel Specialists can arrange everything to make your trip more than just a sports holiday, including exclusive hosts, prestigious hospitality and premium event viewing with the opportunity to experience the destination in the ultimate style and luxury.

March 2016France v England, 6 Nations, Rugby

Hong Kong Sevens, Rugby

The Dubai World Cup - HRA

Sandy Lane Gold Cup - HRA

April 2016US Masters Golf, Augusta

Weekend in Jersey - HRA

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Monaco Grand Prix, Formula One

French Open, Tennis

Coolmore - HRA

June 2016Wimbledon, Tennis

July 2016British Grand Prix, Formula One

Hungarian Grand Prix, Formula One

Polish Derby, Warsaw - HRA

August 2016US Open, Tennis

Festival Weekend in Deauville - HRA

September 2016Ryder Cup Golf, Minneapolis

Italian Grand Prix, Formula One

Irish Champions Weekend - HRA

October 2016Qatar Prix de L’Arc de Triomphe - HRA

Velka Pardubicka Steeplechase - HRA

November 2016Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Formula One

The Melbourne Cup - HRA

The Breeders’ Cup, Santa Anita - HRA

India v England, Cricket

December 2016Dubai Rugby Sevens

South Africa Sevens

January 2017Australian Open, Melbourne, Tennis

J & B Met, Cape Town - HRA

India v England, Cricket

West Indies v England, Cricket

February 2017Las Vegas Sevens, Rugby

March 2017Ireland v England, 6 Nations, Rugby

Hong Kong Sevens, Rugby

The Dubai World Cup - HRA

Sandy Lane Gold Cup - HRA

Call our Sports Travel Specialists on 01244 355 548 or visit www.itcsports.co.uk for more information

Platinum, 5-star luxuryWith over 40 years’ experience of providing bespoke, luxury holidays to the best hotels and most iconic destinations across the world, a holiday from ITC Luxury Travel goes above and beyond your expectations. We pride ourselves on our industry-leading, award-winning service and flexibility that means, when it comes to luxury travel, your wish is our command!

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Incredible sporting actionITC Sports Travel has a long-established reputation for delivering exclusive holidays to prestigious sporting events. Our flagship, hosted tours feature carefully designed itineraries with sporting celebrities, the best available event tickets and much more. Bespoke packages to almost any sporting event worldwide can also be arranged and tailored to your needs.

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Enriching, immersive escapesRegent Holidays have been offering travel to a wide range of unique and off-the-beaten-track destinations since 1970. So whether you want to journey past deep fjords on an Arctic cruise in Greenland or watch the sun rise over 2,000 temples on a tailor-made tour of Burma, Regent’s Travel Specialists can plan a truly extraordinary holiday to remember!

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Extraordinary, adventurous journeysRainbow Tours have long been pioneers of responsible travel, and specialise in tailor-made holidays, offering a selection of small group tours to mainland Africa, Madagascar and Latin America. Their well-travelled team can arrange safaris, custom-made trips for couples, family holidays, honeymoons and expert-led group tours.

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Tailor-made travel experiencesWestern & Oriental caters to those who wish to encounter new, interesting angles on some of the world’s most dramatic and beautiful places. From the wild horses of the American mid-West to the Caribbean charm of Cuba and Guadeloupe, W&O offers a truly diverse range of holidays and an impressive selection of 4-star accommodation across the globe.

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Unique, private hideawaysVilla Select pride themselves on professional, specialist service from the team in the UK, and overseas resort managers. Providing family villa holidays for over 30 years, and having visited every property they offer, the Villa Select team are ideally placed to advise you on the perfect villa for you.

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BOOKING CONDITIONS & GENERAL INFORMATIONThese Booking Conditions set out the terms on which you contract with ITC Luxury Travel Group Limited of Concorde House, Canal Street, Chester, UK. CH1 4EJ company registration number 01030986 trading as Horse Racing Abroad (“the Company”).They describe your obligations to the Company and the obligations of the Company to you. Please read them carefully.How to BookTelephone us directly on 01244 355 580. Normally it will be possible to confirm availability immediately and an option valid for up to four days may be taken on the holiday of your choice. To make your reservation, please call us and one of our expert sales consultants will provide you with first hand information on your chosen tour. You must then confirm your booking by telephone - your sales consultant will reiterate all aspects of your itinerary and ask you to provide details from the passports of each person travelling and confirm that you have read and agreed to our Booking Conditions. You will then be asked to complete and return your booking form together with the required deposit of £200.00 per person for European Tours or £250.00 per person for World-Wide Tours) unless published or low-cost airfares and/or race badges or accommodation require full payment at the time of booking, in which case the deposit will equal the total cost of the airfare, tickets or accommodation and a further 10% of the holiday price.Booking forms may be scanned and emailed, posted or faxed; payment may be made by credit or debit card, sent by cheque or via bank transfer. We will send you a Confirmation Invoice and a contract will exist between us once this has been issued.Please note: we reserve the right to alter the prices of any of the holidays shown in our brochure. You will be advised of the current price of the holiday that you wish to book before your contract is confirmed.Balance PaymentThe balance of the holiday must be paid 12 weeks before departure. If a booking is made within 12 weeks of departure, then the full amount must be paid at the time of booking.We regret to advise that we cannot accept cheques less than seven days prior to the date of departure. Payments made with a credit or charge card (Visa debit excluded) will automatically incur an additional 2% charge.SurchargesThe price of your travel arrangements is subject to surcharges on the following items for increases in: transportation costs e.g. fuel, scheduled airfares and any other airline surcharges which are part of the contract between airlines and the tour operator, Government action such as increases in VAT or any other Government imposed increases, currency in relation to adverse exchange rate variations. Even in this case, we will absorb an amount equivalent to 2% of the holiday price which excludes insurance premiums and any amendment charges. Only amounts in excess of this 2% will be surcharged. If this means paying more than 10% of the holiday price, you will be entitled to cancel your holiday with a full refund of all money paid except for any amendment charges. Should you decide to cancel because of this, you must exercise your right to do so within 7 days from the issue date printed on the invoice.Should the price of your holiday go down due to the changes mentioned above by more than 2% of your holiday price, then any refund due will be paid to you. However, please note that travel arrangements are not always purchased in local currency and some apparent changes have no impact on the price of your travel due to contractual and other protection in place.Minimum NumbersTours will only operate on a minimum of 10 persons being booked. We will advise you at least 30 days before departure if the minimum number of participants has not been reached. You will then have the choice of continuing your holiday on an unescorted basis or booking an alternative holiday with us, though in both cases if the alternative is at an additional cost, the difference will be payable by you. Alternatively, a full refund of monies paid will be available.Cancellation ChargesCancellation of a confirmed booking will incur a minimum loss of the deposit paid. For cancellation received within 12 weeks of departure, the following scale of charges will apply: Period before departure Cancellation charges 84 or more days Loss of deposit***57-83 days prior 40% of the total holiday value***33-56 days prior 60% of the total holiday value***1-32 days 100% of the total holiday value***Departure date or thereafter 100% of the total holiday value****** Or total deposit including interim payments and increased payments to cover low-cost airfares and/or event tickets, hospitality and accommodation costs, whichever is greater. Bookings on some airlines, yachts, cruises, villas and hotels during peak seasons or over major sporting events have varying cancellation terms which will replace the above cancellation charges. Any charges will be calculated and advised at the time of cancellation.

Amendments by usWe make every effort to operate holidays as featured in our brochure, but nevertheless from time to time, hoteliers and other services we use, can and occasionally do, withdraw or change certain facilities. When we are aware of this, you will be notified immediately. A holiday of a similar or higher standard will be offered in this eventuality, and if not acceptable, a full refund of all monies paid will be given. We will not cancel a holiday less than 12 weeks prior to departure, unless it is necessary to do so as a result of circumstances amounting to force majeure or if your balance payment is not forwarded to us on the due date.Amendments by youCertain airlines insist on tickets being issued immediately, which we will do upon receipt of your booking form and these are ticketed on a non-refundable, non-changeable basis. Therefore any alteration, such as name change, would incur the purchase cost of a new ticket. However, you should check with us for full details as airline policies do differ from carrier to carrier. Please note that due to stringent security precautions in force at airports, the name on your passport must agree with the name on your air ticket.Airline Assistance and BaggagePassengers requiring assistance at airports on check in should advise us prior to departure to ensure that the necessary arrangements are made with the airline concerned. Baggage Allowances vary according to the carrier, destination, route and the class of travel booked. You will be advised of the specific allowances and restrictions with your travel documentation. Should you require these at the time of booking, please ask your sales consultant.Airline Delays & Passenger Rights If your flight is cancelled or delayed, your flight ticket is downgraded or boarding is denied by your airline, depending on the circumstances, the airline may be required to pay you compensation, refund the cost of your flight and/or provide you with accommodation and/or refreshments under EC Regulation No 261/2004 - the Denied Boarding Regulations 2004. Full details of these rights are posted at EU airports and are also available from airlines/airline websites or visit www.caa.co.uk.Please note that any compensation or other payment due to you is the responsibility of the airline and will not automatically entitle you to a refund from us. All sums you receive or are entitled to receive from the airline concerned by virtue of these Regulations represent the full amount of your entitlement to compensation or any other payment arising from such cancellation, delay, downgrading or denied boarding. This includes any disappointment, distress, inconvenience or effect on any other arrangements; the fact a delay may entitle you to cancel your flight does not automatically entitle you to cancel any other arrangements even where those arrangements have been made in conjunction with your flight. If, for any reason, we make any payment to you or a third party which the airline is responsible for in accordance with the Denied Boarding Regulations, you must, when requested, assign to us the rights you have or had to claim the payment in question from the airline. If your airline does not comply with these rules you may complain to the Civil Aviation Authority on 020 7453 6888 or by e-mail to [email protected] or see www.caa.co.uk – Referring Your Complaint to the CAA. Please check your travel insurance policy for compensation following airline delays.Where long flight delays result in lost holiday time, refunds are not given by suppliers for unused accommodation as rooms are held for delayed arrivals and are not re-let. Please also note that an airline carrier may, if circumstances so require, divert, postpone or delay any flight, or alter the airport of departure or arrival and may, without notice, substitute alternative carriers or aircraft.We are not always in a position at the time of booking to confirm the flight timings which will be used in connection with your flight. The flight timings shown in our brochure, on our website and/or detailed on your confirmation invoice are for guidance only and are subject to alteration and confirmation. Flight timings are outside our control. They are set by airlines and are subject to various factors including air traffic control restrictions, weather conditions, potential technical problems and the ability of passengers to check in on time. The latest known flight times will be those shown on your tickets or confirmation of the flight booking, which will be despatched to you approximately two weeks before departure. You must, accordingly, check your tickets very carefully immediately upon receipt to ensure that you have the correct flight times. It is possible that the flight times may be changed even after tickets have been despatched; we will contact you as soon as possible if this happensAir CarriersThe EU publishes a list of airlines that are subject to an operating ban within the European Community. To view it, go to www.europa.eu and search on “banned airlines”.Disabled CustomersHorse Racing Abroad are not specialists in holidays for the disabled and regrettably most of our tours are not suitable for those with mobility difficulties. Please let us know if you or anyone in your party suffers from a serious medical condition or physical disability before a booking is made, as Horse Racing Abroad cannot provide individual assistance with boarding coaches or other forms of transport, baggage handling, walking or other personal requirements, and clients should be confident that they can do these tasks unaided. We are happy to

give advice with the choice of your holiday, which will be dependent upon the nature of the disability and whether the person with the disability is accompanied by an able-bodied companion. Please specify details of any disability or special requirements at the time of booking.Due to the nature of some of our hotels/destinations, many may lack the simplest facilities, such as ramps for wheelchairs and door access. This may apply to shops, restaurants public transport and recreational facilities.Within the EU airlines will facilitate access to air transport for disabled persons and persons of reduced mobility and ensure they receive assistance when travelling by air in accordance with EC Regulation 11/07/2006. This also applies to passengers departing from an airport situated outside the EU to an airport situated within the EU if the air carrier is an EU Community Air Carrier. Health requirementsYou must ensure you are aware of and comply with any health requirements, recommendations and precautions such as vaccinations for every country you are or may be visiting. Requirements and advice may change and it is your responsibility to ensure you are aware of all recommended vaccinations and health precautions in good time before departure. Details are available from your GP surgery or for the lastest information visit www.travelhealthpro.org.uk/country-information or www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice. Data ProtectionPlease be assured that we have measures in place to protect the personal booking information held by us. This information will be passed on to the principal and to the relevant suppliers of your travel arrangements, The information may also be provided to public authorities such as customs or immigration if required by them, or as required by law. Certain information may also be passed on to security or credit checking companies. If you travel outside the European Economic Area, controls on data protection may not be as strong as the legal requirements in this country. We will only pass your information on to persons responsible for your travel arrangements. This applies to any sensitive information that you give us such as details of any disabilities, or dietary/ religious requirements. (If we cannot pass this information to the relevant suppliers, whether in the EEA or not, we will be unable to provide your booking. In making this booking, you consent to this information being passed on to the relevant persons.) Full details of our data protection policy are available on request. All information in this brochure was correct at the time of going to press March 2016).ComplaintsWhilst we aim to ensure that your holiday runs smoothly, there may be times when it does not. Please follow the complaints procedure below to minimise inconvenience to all parties:1. Any complaint should be reported immediately and directly to the supplier and, as soon as possible, to our local representative (where applicable). If you fail to follow this simple procedure, your right to claim compensation may be affected, as we will have been deprived of the opportunity to investigate and rectify the problem.2. In the unlikely event that neither our representative nor our supplier is able to resolve the matter to your complete satisfaction, please write in, fax or e-mail the details of your complaint within 28 days of the end of your holiday and providing full details of the holiday and the reason for dissatisfaction, to: Horse Racing Abroad, International Travel Connections Ltd, Concorde House, Chester. CH1 4EJ/ Fax +44(0)1244 355 399, E-mail [email protected]. 3. Once in receipt of a complaint, we will react swiftly to resolve the matter. Our aim is to rectify any shortcomings immediately, so that you can fully enjoy the remainder of your holiday.4. We regret that we cannot accept liability in relation to any complaint or claim which is not notified entirely in accordance with these Clauses. Disputes arising out of or in connection with this contract that cannot be amicably settled, may (if the client so wishes) be referred to arbitration under a special scheme, which although devised by arrangement with ABTA is administered quite independently. It provides for a simple and inexpensive method of arbitration on documents alone with restricted liability on you in respect of costs. The scheme does not apply to claims for an amount greater than £5,000 per person. There is also a limit of £25,000 per booking form. Neither does it apply to claims which are solely in respect of physical injury or illness or their consequences. The scheme can however deal with compensation claims which include an element of minor injury or illness subject to a limit of £1,500 on the amount the arbitrator can award per person in respect of this element. Your request for arbitration must be received by ABTA within eighteen months of the date of return from holiday. Outside this time limit arbitration under the Scheme may still be available if we agree, but the ABTA Code does not require such agreement. For injury and illness claims, you can request the ABTA Mediation Procedure and we have the option to agree to mediation Further information on the Code and ABTA’s assistance in resolving disputes can be found on www.abta.com. For Foreign & Commonwealth Office advice visit: www.fco.gov.uk/knowbeforeyougo

BOOKING CONDITIONS

Exchange RatesThe price of your holiday was calculated using the exchange rates quoted as at 01 March 2016, Euro 1.26, Polish Zloty 5.50, Australian dollar $1.95, US dollar $1.55, SA Rand 21, UAE Dirham 5.80Your Financial Protection: We hold an Air Travel Organiser’s Licence issued by the Civil Aviation Authority (ATOL number 2786). When you buy an ATOL protected flight or flight inclusive holiday* from us, you will receive an ATOL Certificate. This lists what is financially protected, where you can get information on what this means for you and who to contact if things go wrong. We, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL Certificate, will provide you with the services listed on the ATOL Certificate (or a suitable alternative). In some cases, where neither we nor the supplier are able to do so for reasons of insolvency, an alternative ATOL holder may provide you with services you have bought or a suitable alternative (at no extra cost to you). You agree to accept that in those circumstances the alternative ATOL holder will perform those obligations and you agree to pay any money outstanding to be paid by you under your contract to that alternative ATOL holder. However, you also agree that in some cases it will not be possible to appoint an alternative ATOL holder, in which case you will be entitled to make a claim under the ATOL scheme (or your credit card issuer where applicable). If we, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL certificate, are unable to provide the services listed (or a suitable alternative, through an alternative ATOL holder or otherwise) for reasons of insolvency, the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust may make a payment to (or confer a benefit on) you under the ATOL scheme. You agree that in return for such a payment or benefit, you assign absolutely to those Trustees any claims which you have or may have arising out of or relating to the non-provision of the services, including any claim against us, the travel agent or your credit card issuer where applicable. You also agree that any such claims may be reassigned to another body, if that other body has paid sums you have claimed under the ATOL scheme. *The flights and flight- inclusive holidays we arrange are ATOL protected providing they are made available in the UK. For further information visit the ATOL website at www.atol.org.uk.We are also a member of ABTA (ABTA number V2359). If your holiday does not include flights, ABTA will financially protect your holiday by ensuring you receive a refund or, if your arrangements include return travel to the UK (other than flights) you are returned to the UK in the event that your holiday cannot be provided as a result of our insolvency. Please go to www.abta.com for a copy of the guide to ABTA’s scheme of Financial Protection.For flight inclusive bookings, all monies paid to any authorised travel agent of ours for your holiday with us will be held on behalf of and for the benefit of the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust subject to the travel agent’s obligation to pay such monies to us in accordance with our trading terms unless we fail. In the unlikely event of our financial failure, all monies then held by the travel agent or subsequently paid by you to the travel agent will be held by the agent on behalf of and for the benefit of the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust without any obligation on the agent to pay such monies to us.PassportsAll passengers are responsible for ensuring that their passports and visas (where required) are valid for their journey. Most non-EU countries require that passports are valid for at least six months after the departure from their country.For countries requiring visas, there should be at least one blank page in the passport to facilitate the visa stamp. Please note that some countries may require two blank pages for entry and departure visas. If you, or any member of your party, do not hold a British passport and/or do not reside in the UK, you must check the entry requirements with the embassy of the country/ies you will be visiting.VisasFrance, Ireland and Germany: Visas are not required byBritish passports holders. A full valid passport is requiredfor these destinations. Czech Republic & Dubai: Visas are not required by BritishPassport Holders but passports must have a minimum 6 months validity from the date of entry.USA: UK travellers to the US under the Visa Waiver Programme(VWP), which allows most British passport holders to visit for up to 90 days without a visa, will require an authorisation via the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) prior toboarding a carrier to travel by air or sea to the US. Travellerscan register for authorization online through the ESTA websiteat https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov and are advised to do so at least 72hours prior to travel.Australia: All UK citizens will require a Visa to enter Australia. Subject to compliance with the applicable conditions, we can issue an electronic travel authority (ETA) to Australia. Please advise us at the time of booking if you require assistance.

Please note that requirements do change and you mustcheck the up-to date situation in good time before departureand for further information please visit www.fco.gov.uk.LawWe both agree that English law (and no other) will apply to your contract and to any dispute, claim or other matter of any description which arises between us (“claim”) except as set out below. We both also agree that any claim must be dealt with by the ABTA arbitration scheme referred to above or Courts of England and Wales only unless, in the case of Court proceedings, you live in Scotland or Northern Ireland. In this case, proceedings must either be brought in the Courts of your home country or those of England and Wales. If proceedings are brought in Scotland or Northern Ireland, you may choose to have your contract and any claim governed by the law of Scotland/Northern Ireland as applicable (but if you do not so choose, English law will apply)Liability(i) You to the Company:a) It is your responsibility to arrive at places stated at the correct times and to reconfirm your return flight and departure times. The Company has no liability whatsoever to you for your failure to do so.b) You must act and behave in a reasonable and responsible manner toward any other person you meet in the course of your travel arrangements. If in our reasonable opinion or in the reasonable opinion of any other person in authority, you behave in such a way as to cause or be likely to cause danger, upset or distress to any third party or damage to property, we are entitled, without prior notice, to terminate the holiday of the person(s) concerned. In this situation, the person(s) concerned will be required to leave the accommodation or other service. We will have no further responsibility toward such person(s) including any return travel arrangements. No refunds will be made and we will not pay any expenses or costs incurred as a result of the termination.c) You accept responsibility for any damage or loss caused by you. Full payment for any such damage or loss (reasonably estimated if not precisely known) must be made direct to the accommodation owner or manager or other supplier or to us as soon as possible. If the actual cost of the loss or damage exceeds the amount paid where estimated, you must pay the difference once known. If the actual cost is less than the amount paid, the difference will be refunded. You will also be responsible for meeting any claims subsequently made against us and all costs incurred by us (including our own and the other party’s full legal costs) as a result of your actions. You should ensure you have appropriate travel insurance to protect you if this situation arises.(ii) The Company to You:a) We promise to make sure that the holiday arrangements we have agreed to make, perform or provide as applicable as part of our contract with you are made, performed or provided with reasonable skill and care. This means that, subject to these booking conditions, we will accept responsibility if, for example, you suffer death or personal injury or your contracted holiday arrangements are not provided as promised or prove deficient as a result of the failure of ourselves, our employees, agents or suppliers to use reasonable skill and care in making, performing or providing, as applicable, your contracted holiday arrangements. Please note, it is your responsibility to show that reasonable skill and care has not been used if you wish to make a claim against us. In addition, we will only be responsible for what our employees, agents and suppliers do or do not do if they were at the time acting within the course of their employment (for employees) or carrying out work we had asked them to do (for agents and suppliers).b) We will not be responsible for any injury, illness, death, loss (including loss of enjoyment or possessions), damage, expense, cost or other sum or claim of any description whatsoever which results from any of the following: - the act(s) and/or omission(s) of the person(s) affected or any member(s) of their party or the act(s) and/or omission(s) of a third party not connected with the provision of your holiday and which were unforeseeable or unavoidable or ‘force majeure’.c) Please note we cannot accept responsibility for any services which do not form part of our contract. This includes, for example, any additional services or facilities which your hotel or any other supplier agrees to provide for you where the services or facilities are not advertised by us and we have not agreed to arrange them as part of our contract and any excursion you purchase in resort. In addition, regardless of any wording used by us on our website, in any advertising material or elsewhere, we only promise to use reasonable skill and care as set out above and we do not have any greater or different liability to you.d) The promises we make to you about the services we have agreed to provide or arrange as part of our contract - and the laws and regulations of the country in which your claim or complaint occurred - will be used as the basis for deciding whether the services in question had been properly provided. If

the particular services which gave rise to the claim or complaint complied with local laws and regulations applicable to those services at the time, the services will be treated as having been properly provided. This will be the case even if the services did not comply with the laws and regulations of the UK which would have applied had those services been provided in the UK. The exception to this is where the claim or complaint concerns the absence of a safety feature which might lead a reasonable holiday maker to refuse to take the holiday in question. Please note, however, our obligation is to exercise reasonable skill and care as referred to in clause (ii)a). We do not make any representation or commitment that all services will comply with applicable local laws and regulations and failure to comply does not automatically mean we have not exercised reasonable skill and care.e) As set out in these booking conditions, we limit the maximum amount we may have to pay you for any claims you may make against us. Where we are found liable for loss of and/or damage to any luggage or personal possessions (including money), the maximum amount we will have to pay you is £250 per person affected unless a lower limitation applies to your claim under Clause (ii)f) below. You must ensure you have appropriate travel insurance to protect your personal belongings.For all other claims which do not involve death or personal injury, if we are found liable to you on any basis the maximum amount we will have to pay you is twice the price (excluding insurance premiums and amendment charges) paid by or on behalf of the person(s) affected in total unless a lower limitation applies to your claim under Clause (ii)f) below. This maximum amount will only be payable where everything has gone wrong and you have not received any benefit at all from your holiday.f) Where any claim or part of a claim (including those involving death or personal injury) concerns or is based on any travel arrangements (including the process of getting on and/or off the transport concerned) provided by any air, sea or rail carrier to which any international convention or EU regulation applies, the maximum amount of compensation we will have to pay you will be limited. The most we will have to pay you for that claim or that part of a claim if we are found liable to you on any basis is the most the carrier concerned would have to pay under the international convention or regulation which applies to the travel arrangements in question (for example, the Warsaw Convention as amended or unamended and the Montreal Convention for international travel by air and/or for airlines with an operating licence granted by an EU country, the EC Regulation on Air Carrier Liability No 889/2002 for national and international travel by air, the Athens Convention for international travel by sea (as amended by the 2002 Protocol with effect from 31st December 2012) and COTIF, the Convention on International Travel by Rail).Please note: where a carrier would not be obliged to make any payment to you under the applicable international convention or regulation in respect of a claim or part of a claim, we similarly are not obliged to make a payment to you for that claim or part of the claim. When making any payment, we are entitled to deduct any money which you have received or are entitled to receive from the carrier for the complaint or claim in question. Copies of the applicable international conventions and regulations are available from us on request.g) Please note, we cannot accept any liability for any damage, loss, expense or other sum(s) of any description (1) which on the basis of the information given to us by you concerning your booking prior to our accepting it, we could not have foreseen you would suffer or incur if we breached our contract with you or(2) which did not result from any breach of contract or other fault by ourselves or our employees or, where we are responsible for them, our suppliers. Additionally we cannot accept liability for any business losses.Conditions of CarriageThe various carriers who provide transport as described in this brochure have their own terms and conditions. These terms and conditions may limit and/or exclude the supplier’s liability to you, usually in accordance with applicable international conventions such as the Montreal Convention. Air travel is also subject to the operational decisions of air carriers and of airports, which may result in delays, aircraft being diverted or schedule changes over which the Company has no control. The Company can provide you with copies of all relevant conventions and conditions upon request. In accordance with EU Regulation 21/11/2005 we are required to advise you of the actual carrier operating your flight/connecting flight/transfer. Due to the flexible itineraries that we offer, we are not in a position to state these facts in this brochure. Any changes to the actual airline after you have received your tickets will be notified to you as soon as possible and in all cases at check-in or at the boarding gate.Copyright - ITC Luxury Travel Group Ltd Feb 2016

BOOKING CONDITIONSWHY TRAVEL WITH US?

A wealth of experience

At Horse Racing Abroad, we have over four decades’ experience at the forefront of providing specialist horse racing holidays. Established in 1975, we’ve built a name in the industry and have strong relationships with a number of specialist organisations, including Racing Authorities, experts and even jockeys and trainers themselves. All this means we can offer you the highest levels of service and an experience that is second to none. No other company can offer you the variety of destinations, accommodation choice, or the racetrack facilities and hospitality that we can. In fact, we’re confident that an HRA tour will always exceed your expectations!

Tour your way

We pride ourselves on being as flexible as possible with regard to your travel arrangements. The itineraries you will see throughout this brochure are a guide to what we offer; should you wish to amend the details we will go the extra mile to cater to your wishes wherever possible. For example, if you’d like more accommodation options, or flights from an alternative airport, your Sports Travel Specialist will happily assist.

Extend your stay

Additionally, we can add tailor-made extensions on all the tours in our brochure, either before or after the racing action. So, whether you want a night or two in Dublin after the Irish Champions Weekend or a road-trip up the Californian coast after the Breeders’ Cup, we can make it happen!

Bespoke horse racing holidays

With such a huge array of dates and destinations on the racing calendar, it would seem a shame to restrict our offering to the tours within this brochure. If you prefer the idea of unescorted travel and fancy jetting off elsewhere in the world for the racing, we have contacts worldwide, from Punchestown to Pau, St. Moritz to Mauritius!

HORSE RACING ABROAD

2016 / 2017

Providing specialist horse racing holidays with a commitment to excellence

Call us now on 01244 355 580 or visit www.horseracingabroad.com

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