BetfairClub ROA
Members celebrated BetfairClub ROA's first birthday at Newmarket Racecourse. And Britain's most popular jockey Frankie Dettori joined in the fun before riding one of the club's horses. The Italian cut the club's birthday cake before racing began. To mark the occasion, the club had two runners during the last of the racecourse's 'Newmarket Nights' for 2008 with Boyzone in concert after racing.
BetfairClub ROA at Royal Ascot
The club enjoyed a fantastic day at Royal Ascot on Saturday, June 21, hosting an exclusive private hospitality facility in a great location within the Royal Enclosure. The event proved to be hugely enjoyable and pictured are some of the members who attended on the day. Members also had the opportunity to attend the Movida Trackside After Party, held by top London nightclub Movida, at the racecourse after racing, ensuring plenty of stamina was needed!
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 or £16.59 per month 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
The club membership fee of £199 can now be paid by monthly standing order, at just £16.59 per month. This offer applies to existing members upon their renewals, as well as new members, and makes the club even more accessible.
As a further renewal incentive, all club members renewing their membership for their second year will receive a smart club polo shirt. Members renewing by paying the full £199 in one payment will also get a free fleece.
If a member signs up a friend to the club, we will give you a free club jacket. So we hope members will spread the word about our club to their friends.
Our Trainers
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David Pipe is in his third 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. |
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Jubilee Queen is a 5yo mare, a half sister to Sun Alliance hurdle winner Fundamentalist out of a Strong Gale mare. After running in a bumper at the end of 2008, she will go novice hurdling next year. |
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Eve Johnson Houghton is in her second 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. |
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Support Fund (IRE) is a 4yo filly by Intikhab out of Almost A Lady. ‘Sporty’ runs on the Flat, and has won and been placed a number of times in races from 6-8 furlongs. |
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Nicky Vaughan started training last season, having previously been Assistant to John Gosden. Nicky trains at Michael Owen’s Manor House stables, Cheshire and trains mostly juveniles. |
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Supercast is the latest club horse. This 5yo gelding by Alhaarth has won and been placed 14 times on turf and the all-weather and his trip is 1m 1f and 1m 3f. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Galant Nuit is a French-bred four-year-old gelding. He had raced nine times before joining the Club in the late summer of 2008. |
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Hughie Morrison, based at East Ilsley in Berkshire, has been training since 1996. From a family steeped in racing history, he learnt his trade from trainer Paul Cole. |
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Jim Goldie has joined the roster of trainers as BetfairClub ROA expands into Scotland. One of the most successful trainers north of the border, he has enjoyed considerable success with his horses based at Uplawmoor south west of Glasgow. |
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Za Beau is the latest horse running for BetfairClub ROA. The seven-year-old mare is expected to be campaigned regularly at Scotland's racecourses. |
RUNNING PLANS & BETFAIRCLUB ROA EVENTS
ENTRIES and DECLARATIONS
Jubilee Queen: Won at Bangor on Wednesday 25 February. Now on holiday and returns to hurdling this autumn.
Cornus: Won at Thirsk - where his record is two wins and two places from four runs - on 17 April. Entered at Ascot on 9 May (4pm).
Galant Nuit: Being aimed at novice chases.
Supercast: Fourth at Doncaster on Saturday 2 May.
Xaara Star: Runs at Windsor on 7 May (5.30pm).
Safari Mischief: Should be racing at the start of May.
Champagnelifestyle: Debut after August.
EVENTS
Stable tour at Eve Johnston Houghton's yard & racing at Newbury - Saturday 16 May:
Club members have the opportunity to visit Club filly Xaara Star at home at Eve Johnson Houghton's stables (Blewbury, Oxon). There will be a tour of the yard and its facilities, including an opportunity to watch the training sessions on Eve's stunning gallops, followed by a fantastic afternoon of racing at the local racecourse, Newbury.
Club members are entitled to a 20% discounted on the ticket price for the afternoon's racing (£21.60 rather than £27) making this already exciting and exclusive day even better value. Members will also gain access to the Club Newbury private facility on the day.
Places are going fast - to book yours email betfairclubroa@roa.co.uk or call us on 020 7408 0903 to find out more.
Royal Ascot - Royal Enclosure exclusive facility - Saturday 20 June:
BetfairClub ROA will be hosting a fantastic facility for its members at Royal Ascot on Saturday 20th June. Members can gain access to this facility, which will be based in the Royal Enclosure's Norfolk Restaurant, for just £20. This price includes food and drink for the day. Please call the ROA office to book on 020 7408 0903 (again, places will be available on a first-come-first-served basis.)
The link below provides more details of the event as well as the application form for guest badges for Royal Ascot - guest badges will be required to gain access to the Royal Enclosure on the 20th June: http://www.ascot.co.uk/royal/enclosure.html
Please print off and complete the 'Royal Enclosure Saturday Guest Form' and send it to: ROA, 4th Floor, 60 St James's Street, London SW1A 1LE, with a cheque made payable to Her Majesty's Representative. Guest badge applications can take some time to be processed so we recommend you complete and return this form early to avoid disappointment later.
A formal dress code applies for this event, details for which will be available on www.ascot.com. Further details on timings, etc will follow closer to the event date.
Stable tour at Alan McCabe's yard & racing at Doncaster - Saturday 1 August
Club's 2nd birthday at Newmarket Racecourse - Friday 14 August
Prix de l'Arc De Triomphe tour - weekend in Paris - Friday 2 to Sunday 4 October:
Following the success of our tour to the Breeders' Cup in California in Autumn 2008 we are planning a weekend trip to the Arc in Paris, from Saturday 3rd to Monday 5th October 2009. More information and prices to follow shortly. Please register your interest by emailing betfairclubroa@roa.co.uk
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.