NOTTINGHAM RACECOURSE (OWNERS EXPERIENCE)
Owners & Trainers Experience at Nottingham Racecourse
Attending as an owner or trainer at Nottingham Racecourse is a thoroughly enjoyable experience from start to finish — a blend of warm hospitality, excellent facilities, and thoughtful touches that make you feel genuinely valued.
Seamless Arrival & Warm Welcome
From the moment you arrive, the experience feels tailored and welcoming. Entry is via the dedicated Owners & Trainers entrance, where you’re warmly greeted by friendly staff who provide your badges and racecards with a smile.
Hospitality Suite: A Tasteful Start
After checking in, you’re invited to the Owners’ Suite where a glass of prosecco or fresh orange juice awaits. Inside, you’ll find a private bar and a selection of food that truly impresses.
The main dishes on offer are hearty and well-prepared — the lasagne boasts a crispy cheese topping, rich flavour and juicy mince, while the cheesy cannelloni offers equally high quality. Sides include fresh salad, golden wedges, tender broccoli, and garlic bread, all regularly topped up and perfect for a summer’s day. The salad bar is especially fresh and well-maintained, and the staff go out of their way to help with anything you need.
Dessert Selection
Nottingham’s dessert offering is as memorable as the main course.
Guests are treated to:
• Salted caramel tart
• Peach Melba
• Berry tart
• Fruit di bosco
• Fruit compote with whipped cream
All desserts are of superb quality, and it’s clear real care goes into both selection and presentation.
The Winning Connections Bar
If you’re lucky enough to have a winner, Nottingham makes it special. The Jockey Club provides a race replay on the big screen in the Winning Connections Bar, where winning connections are served champagne or a drink of their choice.
Nottingham goes a step further — presenting you with a keepsake video album and a delightful local touch: a specially made cheesecake and hamper-style gift selection featuring local products. It’s a thoughtful gesture that leaves a lasting impression.
Exceptional Views & Parade Ring Access
The track view from the Owners & Trainers area is first-class — a private balcony offers an uninterrupted, head-on view of the entire straight. It’s peaceful, spacious, and truly one of the best vantage points on course.
You also have excellent access to the parade ring — one of the most rewarding parts of ownership. Whether you’re soaking up the atmosphere, watching the final discussions between trainers and jockeys, or seeing the horses get saddled and legged up, it brings you close to the action in an authentic, memorable way.
The pre-parade ring is also impressive in size and design, with ample washing-down space, stables, and plenty of water facilities for the horses post-race.
Overall, Nottingham Racecourse delivers an outstanding experience for owners and trainers. The staff are incredibly friendly, the hospitality is spot-on, the food is top-drawer, and the racing facilities are thoughtfully designed. It’s a racecourse we’d highly recommend to anyone with a runner — you’ll be well looked after, and it’s a day to remember.
