Horses in training

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This son of Motivator is a real chip off the old block in that he possesses the typical Motivator head, shoulder and general outlook; a very nice colt with plenty of ability.

This colt has done particularly well and there is no question that he is a more substantial horse to look at this year. He has a somewhat wintry coat and perhaps he doesn’t quite look as right in his skin as some of the others I saw but this will all change when his exercise is stepped up in February. Like all of Michael Bell’s horses he will only be trotting throughout January. The long term plan is to aim him at the Dee Stakes (Gr 3) at Chester on 7th May and to very much take it one step at a time from there.

Pollenator is a neat, strong, racy filly who has similar characteristics to her sire and was very eye-catching on the gallops as a two year old. She followed up her Newmarket maiden victory with a fantastic win in the DFS May Hill Stakes (Gr 2) at Doncaster in the Autumn before coming to Highclere Stud for a well deserved break.

I was thrilled to bits with this filly when I saw her today at the Stud recently. She really has developed in all of the right places and looked an absolute picture of health. She will return to Richard Hannon towards the end of January and she is likely to head for one of the 1,000 Guineas trials or possibly even go straight for the race itself. It will be interesting to see how far she stays but we will know a lot more when she has taken on the best fillies over a mile. I suspect that she will stay up to a mile and a quarter but who knows whether she will get the Oaks trip!

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RARC : Number of Horses : 6

The Royal Ascot Racing Club was launched in 1997 and provides its members with a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the world’s finest racing at the world’s most famous racecourse, in unparalleled style and comfort. The Club is unique providing as it does the very best on track facilities at Ascot in a prime location with superb catering by "Rhubarb".

The Club 's horses are managed by Highclere and have enjoyed considerable success during its first ten years, most notably with Motivator, winner of The Vodafone Derby (Gr1) at Epsom in 2005. Motivator also won both the Racing Post Trophy (Gr1) at Doncaster in 2004 and The Totesport Dante Stakes (Gr2) at York in 2005.

The Royal Ascot Racing Club has one NH horse and five flat horses in training and members are kept fully up to date on their progress. The Club silks are white with dark blue armlets and a dark blue cap.

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Royal Ascot Racing Club

The Royal Ascot Racing Club (RARC) gives its members a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the world’s finest racing at the world’s most famous racecourse, in unparalleled style and comfort. RARC is unique providing as it does the very best on track facilities at Ascot in a prime location with superb catering.

The Waiting List

On receipt of your application form your name will be added to the list. Should a current member leave us, The Club Committee will invite potential applicants to join. All waiting list candidates are under no commitment to join and no payment is required until your application to become a member is approved.

The Clubrooms

The Clubrooms are elegant and sophisticated but also delightfully comfortable and relaxing. They are based on level 2 of the new stand, just west of the finishing line and directly over the horsewalk. In addition to expansive seating areas the rooms have, on both the north and south sides extremely well appointed bars, private Tote betting facilities and of course, televisions. There is also an extensive viewing area, which is just along from the Royal Box. Catering is provided at each meeting by the fabulous “Rhubarb” - coffee and tea, delicious canapés, a light lunch including a cheese board and traditional afternoon tea together with complimentary soft drinks, wines and house champagne and house spirits. During the Royal Meeting RARC members can still enjoy canapés and afternoon tea in the clubrooms but also have use of a restaurant where they can book a table for lunch for any number of guests (subject to availability) at an additional cost and enjoy hospitality second to none.

Racehorses and Yard Visits

In 2005 the great Motivator won the Epsom Vodafone Derby and we are thrilled to continue to have Highclere Thoroughbred Racing looking after the horses that run in the Club’s colours (white with dark blue armlets and a dark blue cap), with The Hon. Harry Herbert as our Racing Manager. There are 6 horses in training with the likes of Sir Michael Stoute and Richard Hannon and members are kept fully up to date on the horses progress. Each year there are a number of stable visits arranged throughout the year. Members and guests can watch the horses undertake a piece of work on the gallops and talk with grooms and trainer afterwards. Champagne and canapés are supplied too! A fun dinner in the Jockey Club rooms in Newmarket and then up early to see the horses work on Warren Hill. Every October we gather Highclere Castle when members can view new bloodstock at our annual yearling parade. Finally all winnings are divided between all the Club members.

Badges

Each member receives two metal badges (one individually named badge, for use only by the member, and one guest badge which is transferable). These allow entry into the Clubrooms for racing throughout the year, with the exception of the Royal Meeting when arrangements are slightly different. During the Royal Meeting, the member receives a complimentary Royal Enclosure five-day badge but additional badges need to be purchased to accompany the metal guest badge. During the course of the year, members also have the opportunity to invite four extra guests to enjoy the benefits of the Clubroom using "cardboard" badges. These badges are allocated via a booking system at a cost of £195 including VAT each (no cardboard badges are available during Royal Ascot, King George Day, Festival Saturday or the RARC Annual meeting day).

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