BetfairClub ROA

BetfairClub ROA is the perfect introduction for anyone aged 18-32 interested in becoming an owner.

The club leases five horses for members to follow (Flat and jumps) and arranges stable tours and other racing-related social events throughout the season.

Membership is £199 per annum and provides the following benefits:

• Follow five Club horses running throughout the year
• Receive regular updates on the horses
• Attend Club stable visits and social events
• Gain access to exclusive BetfairClub ROA racecourse facilities on selected racedays
• Obtain owners’ badges from a pool allocation when Club horses run
• Get a year's subscription to the monthly industry ‘must-read’, Thoroughbred Owner & Breeder Magazine
• Free £50 bet with Betfair

If you would like to join BetfairClub ROA phone Club Manager Tom Gittins on 01608 659988 or email betfairclubroa@roa.co.uk

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Our Trainers

	David Pipe is in his second season as a licensed trainer, having taken over at Pond House, Somerset, from Champion trainer Martin. David trained 134 winners in his first season from a string of 140.		Reidwil (FR) is a 5yo gelding by Bonnet Rouge out of Reine Du Mont. This horse’s best run from 5 starts was a 1/2 length 2nd at Lingfield. He is currently running in hurdle races.
	Eve Johnson Houghton is in her first season training, after taking over from father Fulke. Eve trains from Woodway stables, Oxon. Eve has recorded 11 wins already this season from a string of 40.		Support Fund (IRE) is a 4yo filly by Intikhab out of Almost A Lady. 'Sporty' has run 13 times on the Flat, winning twice at Brighton and placing four times in races from 6-8 furlongs. She will run on the turf during Summer 2008.
	Nicky Vaughan started training this season, having previously been Assistant to John Gosden. Nicky trains at Michael Owen’s Manor House stables, Cheshire and trains mostly juveniles.
	Alan McCabe trains from Paul Dixon’s Haygarth House stables in Nottinghamshire. Alan has previously worked for Godolphin and now has charge of a string of 40 horses.		Cornus (GB) is a 6yo gelding by Inchinor out of Demerger. Cornus has been a star for the club, running up a sequence of wins in the second half of 2007. He runs over distances between 5 and 7 furlongs on all surfaces.
	Ferdy Murphy, who has been in racing almost all his working life, trains in Middleham in North Yorkshire. He has enjoyed frequent big successes at Cheltenham, Aintree and Punchestown.		Cardinal Spirit is a 6yo gelding who is being campaigned over hurdles. His best effort to date was victory in the club's colours at Doncaster.

RUNNING PLANS & BETFAIRCLUB ROA EVENTS

ENTRIES and DECLARATIONS

Support Fund: Entry for Salisbury on Thursday 15 May in the 4.35pm race.

Cornus: Entered in 3.35pm race at Newmarket on Friday 16 May.

Reidwil: None.

Cardinal Spirit: Entered for 2pm race at Perth on Thursday 15 May.

EVENTS

Betfair Brigadier evening, Thursday 29 May: Sandown have a 2-for-1 tickets offer. Members can take it up by producing their membership cards at the entrance. We will organise a meeting place for members.

Epsom Derby, Saturday June 7: Places are available to Club members on special open-top buses run by Casus Events. The package costs £100 per person and includes transport to and from central London (drop offs at Kings Road & Victoria) to Epsom by open-top bus, and entrance to the Lonsdale Enclosure. The buses are an iconic feature of Derby Day and this is your chance to experience the thrill of the races from onboard!

The buses are based alongside the rail during the racing, in the Lonsdale Enclosure, opposite the Queen's Stand. Bring your own food and drink to make the day go with a swing! To reserve your place, e-mail us at betfairclubroa@roa.co.uk

Brighton Racecourse ownership day, Wednesday 11 June: We have a table for ten people. The day begins at 11.45am with Champagne and strawberries. Our horse Support Fund will be in a special parade, followed by lunch and racing. This event is free for members. Email betfairclubroa@roa.co.uk to reserve a place. First come, first served.

Saturday 21 June: The club will host a private facility within the Norfolk Restaurant in the Royal Enclosure.

The facility is free to members and is a short walk from the pre-parade ring. Dining is available in the facility, along with a 'chill out' area with easy chairs and a private bar. The first race is 2.30pm and the last is at 5.30pm.

Organising your badge: All badges must be purchased in advance through the ROA office. The cost will be £26 for those under 25 and £82 for those over 25. (Closing date for badges is May 30th).

Simply download and fill out the badge request form http://www.ascot.com/royal/enclosure.html and then send your forms to Sadie Ryan, BetfairClub ROA, 4th Floor, 60 St James's Street, London SW1A 1LE, along with your payment. Booking tables - Club members can also book a table within the Club area y telephoning 0870 7263264 and quoting Club ROA.

Movida Party - 21st June after racing at Ascot

Club members are invited to stay on after racing for the Movida Party in a marquee on the Lawn inside the Royal Enclosure. Tickets cost £58.75. Download your ticket application form from http://movida-ascot.com/(please mention BetfairClub ROA on your form) and send to Dimitri Serif at Movida address.

Applications will only be accepted by members who have applied for Royal Enclosure badges for racing, as the event is subject to the same security checks.

The party, which was attended by many sporting celebrities last year, includes:

Entrance to Movida 'Trackside Evening Party'
Evening car park pass
6.30pm-2am
Movida bar, lounge and evening environment
'Evening' tables (£100 per head min. spend)
Movida waitress & Hostesses
Complimentary bus back to London (Hanover Square)

Ascot accommodation deal: We've arranged a discounted all inclusive rate of £115 per room inc breakfast at the following hotel for club members wanting to stay over on the night of June 21 at Ascot: Sunningdale Park, Larch Avenue, Ascot, Berkshire SL5 0QE.

There are no twin rooms available, so the rate is for single or double occupancy. The Sunningdale Park is two miles/five minutes by car to the racecourse, and is five minutes from Sunningdale railway station (transfers can be arranged in advance). Check in is 2pm Saturday and check out is 10am Sunday. For more, visit www.deverevenues.co.uk/find-venue/sunningdale-park.html.

We've reserved 12 rooms, and any members wishing to book should email Nicky Rapley: nrapley@deverevenues.co.uk with c.c. details quoting reservation number 16010.

Newmarket Nights - Friday August 15: This event is free to members + one guest. The Club will be sponsoring a race at this evening race meeting on the July course, Newmarket. We have a Club marquee (great location for racing and band) with drinks and snacks for members and guests.The band playing after racing are Boyzone. We hope you will join us for a fun evening.

Breeders Cup 2008: BetfairClub ROA will be hosting a five-day tour to the 2008 Breeders' Cup from Wednesday 22 to Monday 27 October. Including two days racing at Santa Anita racetrack in California, this trip will also include visits to Clocker's Corner to watch horses work, see the famous Santa Monica beach and a trip to a stud farm and vineyard in the Santa Barbara valley.

The package (excluding flights) to include tours, four nights' hotel accommodation (twin rooms, for single or shared occupancy as required), breakfasts, bus service throughout, two days of racing at Santa Anita (incl. lunch & racecards) for £350 per person.

To book your place call Tom Gittins on 01608 659621 or email betfairclubroa@roa.co.uk

It is up to tour members to book their own flights for this trip.

We will be travelling on the following flights with Virgin:

Outward (Wednesday 22 October)
Flight VS007
Heathrow - 11.30am
LAX - 2.35pm

Inward (Sunday 26 October)
Flight VS024
LAX - 10.20pm
Heathrow - 3.45pm (Monday 27 October)

Flights are currently £530 (incl. all taxes, subject to availability).

Book by visiting www.virgin-atlantic.com

American and Continental also fly this route if you would like to shop around, but if your flights differ in timings you will have to make your own arrangments for transport to the hotel (50 mins drive).

BetfairClub ROA expects to hold a stable visit combined with an afternoon at the races once a month for members. Bookings must be made in advance to Tom Gittins, on 01608 659621 or email betfairclubroa@roa.co.uk.