Another iconic figure in the Scottish Bookmaking scene says goodbye.
Peacefully at home, on Wednesday, the beautiful, generous, extrovert man, that was George Mitchell passed away.
George Snr, had been on the Scottish racing scene, (Horse & Greyhounds) for over 60 years.
The Jockey Club has announced reduced prices for on-course bookmakers operating at midweek fixtures across its racecourse estate from Wednesday, 1st June 2022.
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Windsor racecourse has confirmed that the Silver Ring will be temporarily closed for the whole of the 2022 season as a result of the changes introduced to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. This decision will be reviewed prior to the 2023 season.
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The bookmaker portal to purchase badges online in advance of race meetings is now up and running.
With effect from the start of the 2022 season bookmakers must purchase badges in advance by calling the Racecourse Office (during office hours) on 01642 484 068 or by using the following link - https://www.redcarracing.co.uk/bookmakers/
With effect from Monday 19 July, bookmakers must purchase badges in advance using the link below. For information on the refund process, please refer to the bottom of this message.
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From the 19th July onwards Bookmakers must purchase their Daily Betting Badges online in advance for all ARC courses, there will be no facility to purchase at the site on the day. Online purchase can be made until 11am on the Raceday with the e-ticket being delivered straight to a smartphone via e-mail.
Market Rasen are expecting a crowd of around 2,000 for this fixture across all 3 enclosures.
Due to this fixture no longer being a music night pitching up times will be:-
Course 75 mins
Tatts 1 hour
Rails 1 hour
As for the previous concert meetings the number for lower Tatts will be restricted. It is anticipated there will be 5 pitches on the front, 5 in the 2nd row and 3 in the 3rd. This is subject to slight alteration and will be confirmed on Friday 15th after viewing the set up.
Unfortunately this meeting was missed from the BHA list of fixtures transferred from turf to AW.
The meeting is listed on the racing calendar as Turf and as per AGT guidelines the list that will be used will be Turf.