racegoers

The group's annual attendance of 1.8m is generated by 1.5m individual racegoers, meaning the great majority go only once.

Jockey Club racecourses launch racing reward scheme 2011

The unsponsored competition, a victim of the sport's reduced income, will not be missed by punters, racegoers or bookmakers but certainly made a difference to the lives of those lucky enough to end the season at the top of the leaderboard.

Lack of funds brings an end to jump racing's Order of Merit Chris Cook 2010

Richard Thomas, the Chester chief executive, pointed out that barely 10,000 racegoers made their way to Newmarket, and questions whether Saturday's fixture congestion is really a price worth paying.

Saturday's gravitational pull is irresistible for racing's top events | Greg Wood 2011

The first "loyalty reward" scheme for racegoers, launched today by Jockey Club Racecourses, is aimed at driving up attendance by one million visits per year.

Jockey Club racecourses launch racing reward scheme 2011

Charles Barnett, Ascot's chief executive, said the overarching intention was to be "as helpful as possible" to visitors and to assist racegoers in understanding what is "cherished" about the dress code at Royal Ascot.

Royal Ascot pins down hat guidelines 2012

Even the Rowley Mile, surely the most spectator-unfriendly track in the world, was apparently designed as it is to allow Restoration racegoers to follow the action on horseback.

Champions Day has a brighter future at Ascot than at remote Newmarket Greg Wood 2010

Many of today's punters and racegoers cut their betting teeth in the 80s and 90s, when at times Cecil seemed almost unbeatable.

Frankel carries hype and hopes of racing in 2,000 Guineas 2011

One two-carriage train an hour connects it to Cambridge, which on major days leaves many racegoers with a choice between being crushed on the rattler or dropping £40 on a cab.

Champions Day has a brighter future at Ascot than at remote Newmarket Greg Wood 2010

Most of the Epsom racegoers will be unaware of the long, muddled saga of Tote privatisation.

Sale of the Tote: High stakes | Editorial 2011

The rise follows concerted attempts by tracks to attract new racegoers, including a "free racing" initiative in April, organised by Racing For Change, which promoted free entry to at least one track each day over the course of the month.

Racecourse attendances are up for the third year running 2012