This page will be the 'one stop shop' for all details regarding Bookmaker Numbers etc. from 17th May to 20th June 2021. It will be updated frequently, so please refer to it often to keep abreast of the latest news.
AGT has teamed up with card payment specialists Acceptcards to deliver a cheap and effective way for bookmakers to process debit card payments on the racecourse. The proposal is set out in full in the 'Document Downloads' section of the website under the title 'Acceptcards Debit Card Solution.'
Please note that it is no longer necessary for bookmakers and staff to complete the BHA/Racing 2 Learn Covid training prior to going on-course.
We are delighted that the 2021 Cazoo Derby Festival will proceed with spectators, albeit limited to 4,000 overall. Approximately, half of the permitted spectators will be made up by Owners and Hospitality Guests (The Queen’s Stand, Duchess’s Stand & Tattenham Straight Hospitality).
Bookmakers are reminded to Opt In via email or telephone if they wish to stand at race meetings up to 20th June 2021. This can be done as a blanket Opt In to all meetings or on a raceday by raceday, pitch by pitch basis. Please email mainoffice@agt-ltd.co.uk with your Opt In requests or telephone 01480 499180 between 9am-12pm Monday to Friday.
ARC are pleased to announce that there will be no badge fees for on-course bookmakers and their staff (up to a maximum of 3 people including the bookmaker) when the next stage of Covid restrictions are lifted on the 17th May across all ARC racecourses.
York racecourse has announced the arrangements for race meetings taking place during stage 3 of the Government's relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions. Please see document downloads or click on the following link for details.
Carlisle racecourse has confirmed that the crowd capacity for the fixture on Monday 17th May 2021 will be 1,500.
We are delighted to be able to welcome back spectators and on-course bookmakers with effect from 17 May.
Read more about Message to Bookmakers with a List Position on Jockey Club Racecourses’ (JCR) Tracks
Bookmakers should note that the racecourses are deciding how many bookmakers stand, and where they stand, at 'behind closed doors' race meetings until 16th May 2021 (and beyond).