The Battle of the Clerk Vs the PA – who will win?

One month from today two Ascot members of staff will go head to head on the race track in a bid to raise money for BHEST (British Horseracing Education & Standards Trust).

Our Clerk of the Course, Chris Stickels will race against his PA, Beccy Green, the duo will compete against other aspiring jockeys for the ‘The Racing to School Frankel Challenge Trophy’ on Wednesday 2nd May.

BHEST is a Racing to School charity, British horseracing’s free education programme that aims to engage pupils of all backgrounds and ages in the UK by running a wide range of learning activities.

The rivalry is already fierce in the office, so we're looking forward to a thrilling race on 2nd May, at the Moss Bros Free Raceday.

Learn a little more about these two aspiring jockeys:

Chris – Clerk of the Course

Age: 42
Height: 5ft 7 (May not be exact!)
Weight: 11 stone (May not be exact!)
Name of horse: Not confirmed but it might be Mahadee
Training regime: Ride out twice a week in the mornings and ride either Big Bucks or Yeats aka the equicizers once a week.
Favourite food: A good old fashioned Sunday Roast
Favourite racing hero: Big Bucks
Previous experience: Not ridden in a charity race before
Chance of winning the race: Outside chance
Will you beat Beccy? Of course.

Beccy – PA to the Clerk of the Course

Age: 32
Height: 5ft 9
Weight: Not telling!
Name of horse: This information is top secret at the moment but I will reveal all in a couple of weeks.
Training regime: Occasionally will go for run but probably more like a walk! Ride out 3 times a week early in the morning and ride Big Bucks or Yeats aka the equicizers 2 to 3 times a week
Favourite food: Grapes i.e. Wine
Favourite racing hero: My own horse, Another General.
Previous experience: Ridden in 3 charity races before, came 2nd, 3rd and 5th. I just haven’t won yet.
Chances of winning the race: Well occasionally 100 to 1 are winners! 
Will you beat Chris? Will try even if it kills me.

Follow their training on @AscotInsider over the next month until their big day, when we’ll see who will win the battle of, the Clerk V the PA.

To witness their battle, tickets start from £13.50 in advance for Premier Admission. Grandstand Admission has now Sold Out. To book call 0844 346 3000 or visit ascot.co.uk.

If you would like to make their early mornings and mileage to ride out worth their efforts, you can donate by visiting their Just Giving Page.

Win Tickets to Countryside Raceday Plus A Unique Opportunity

On Sunday 1st April, Countryside Raceday, we’re sponsoring 'The Like Ascot Racecourse on Facebook Hunters’ Chase' at 5.45pm.

We’re giving two fans with guest, the opportunity to win tickets to the raceday, choose the Best Turned Out horse and present a trophy.

This competition has now closed and the winners selected. Thank you to all those who've entered. Good Luck next time.



Send your answer along with your name and address to facebook@ascot.co.uk by Monday 26^th March at 12pm.
Tickets for Countryside Raceday are available from £18 per person. Generous group discounts apply and kids under 18 go FREE. To book, call 0844 346 3000 or visit ascot.co.uk.

Countryside Raceday Terms & Conditions
1. Competition closes at 12.00pm on Monday 26th March.
2. Competition is only open to 'fans' of Ascot Racecourse on Facebook.
3. These terms and conditions apply to all competitions on Facebook (unless and to the extent that) the competition states otherwise.
4. Unless otherwise specified, competition open to UK and Republic Of Ireland residents aged 18 or over except employees of Ascot Racecourse Ltd, Ascot Hospitality, and their associated, affiliated or subsidiary companies.
5. The prize includes four Premier Admission tickets to Countryside Raceday on Sunday 1^st April (Two tickets per winner). One winner will present the Best Turned Out horse and one will present a trophy to the winning connections. No cash alternative is available and all prizes are non-transferable and non-refundable. Prizes are not for resale and cannot be used for commercial use or use in further promotions.
6. The prize winners will be selected at random by Ascot Racecourse Ltd. Their decision is final in every situation, including any not covered, above and no correspondence will be entered into.
7. The winner will be notified by 3pm on Monday 26th March of their prize.
8. Ascot Racecourse Ltd will not pass your personal details to any other organisation without your permission, except for the purpose of awarding your prize if necessary.
9. Use of false name or address, i.e. name, by which the entrant is not usually known, will disqualify them from receiving any prize. All entrants will be notified by e-mail. Ascot Racecourse Ltd can only reply to the e-mail address supplied and cannot be responsible for any change of e-mail address.
10. We reserve the right to amend these rules at any time.
11. One entry per household per day.
12. If a prize is not claimed within 2 days it will be offered to another entrant.
13. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.
14. For a list of winners please send a stamped envelope to Competitions, Marketing Department, Ascot Racecourse, Ascot, SL5 7JX, stating for which competition you would like winners' details.
Promoter: Ascot Racecourse Ltd, Ascot, Berkshire. SL5 7JX

Win a Family Day Pass

Throughout the year we have 5 race days dedicated to family fun and this week we’re running a competition to win 2 Family Day Passes.

Scotty the Ascot Mascot

The prize entitles the winning family, admitting 2 adults and up to 4 children, to attend every Family Day throughout the year with Grandstand Admission to the following days:

• Sunday 1st April – Countryside Raceday
• Sunday 22nd July – Betfair Weekend Family Fun Day
• Saturday 11th August – The Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup and ‘80s Concert
• Saturday 3rd November – United House Group Day and firework spectacular
• Saturday 22nd December – Christmas Meeting

Peppe Pig joins us at
Ascot on Sunday 22nd July

Competition Closed

This competition has now closed and the winner Stacey Smith from Cambs has been informed and we look forward to welcoming her to all our Family Days.

We will be having more competitions throughout the year.







Family Day Passes can be purchased for £47.50 per adult, amounting to a saving of over £50 each, while children under 18 are admitted free to all Ascot racedays. Offer limited to four Family Day Passes per household and bookings must be made before 29th March. To book, call 0844 346 3000 and talk to a member of the sales team. 

Family Day Pass Terms & Conditions
1. Competition closes at 12.00pm on Tuesday 13th March.
2. Competition is only open to 'fans' of Ascot Racecourse on Facebook.
3. These terms and conditions apply to all competitions on Facebook (unless and to the extent that) the competition states otherwise.
4. Unless otherwise specified, competition open to UK and Republic Of Ireland residents aged 18 or over except employees of Ascot Racecourse Ltd, Ascot Hospitality, and their associated, affiliated or subsidiary companies.
5. The prize includes two Grandstand Admission Family Day Passes to all 5 Family in 2012 for one family. No cash alternative is available and all prizes are non-transferable and non-refundable. Prizes are not for resale and cannot be used for commercial use or use in further promotions.
6. The prize winners will be selected at random by Ascot Racecourse Ltd. Their decision is final in every situation, including any not covered, above and no correspondence will be entered into.
7. The winner will be notified by 12pm on Wednesday 14th March of their prize.
8. Ascot Racecourse Ltd will not pass your personal details to any other organisation without your permission, except for the purpose of awarding your prize if necessary.
9. Use of false name or address, i.e. name, by which the entrant is not usually known, will disqualify them from receiving any prize. All entrants will be notified by e-mail. Ascot Racecourse Ltd can only reply to the e-mail address supplied and cannot be responsible for any change of e-mail address.
10. We reserve the right to amend these rules at any time.
11. Prizes will be sent within 28 days after the competition closes.
12. One entry per household per day.
13. If a prize is not claimed within 28 days it will be offered to another entrant.
14. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.
15. For a list of winners please send a stamped envelope to Competitions, Marketing Department, Ascot Racecourse, Ascot, SL5 7JX, stating for which competition you would like winners' details.
Promoter: Ascot Racecourse Ltd, Ascot, Berkshire. SL5 7JX

Win Tickets to Victor Chandler Day Plus The Chance to Choose The Best Turned Out Horse and Present A Trophy

On Saturday 21st January we are giving two lucky people the chance to win tickets to Victor Chandler Day plus the chance to choose the Best Turned Out Horse and present the winning trophy in the Follow @AscotInsider on Twitter Juvenile Hurdle Race.

Victor Chandler Day is our first raceday of 2012 which features the Grade 1, £105,000 Victor Chandler Steeple Chase, arguably Ascot’s best known race over the Jumps. This year Victor Chandler are celebrating 25 years of sponsoring this feature race and to mark the occasion they have commissioned a life-size, Victoria sponge cake of Desert Orchid the inaugural winner of the race which will be cut and given out to racegoers at 3.20pm on Saturday.

To be in with a chance of winning tickets plus this fantastic opportunity to help celebrate the 25th Anniversary, just follow us on Twitter @AscotInsider and re-tweet the following tweet:

#RT to #win tickets to Victor Chandler Day on Sat 21st Jan at #Ascot plus the chance to choose the Best Turned Out & present a trophy.

If you aren’t so lucky, tickets start from £18 per person. Generous Group discounts apply and kids under 18 go FREE. To book, call 0844 346 3000 or visit ascot.co.uk

Ascot Racecourse Terms & Conditions

1. Competition closes at 12.30pm on Friday 13th January.

2. Competition only open to 'followers' of @AscotInsider on Twitter.

3. These terms and conditions apply to all competitions on Twitter (unless and to the extent that) the competition states otherwise.

4. Unless otherwise specified, competition open to UK and Republic Of Ireland residents aged 18 or over except employees of Ascot Racecourse Ltd, Ascot Hospitality, and their associated, affiliated or subsidiary companies.

5. No cash alternative is available and all prizes are non-transferable and non-refundable. Prizes are not for resale and cannot be used for commercial use or use in further promotions.

6. The prize winners will be selected at random by Ascot Racecourse Ltd. Their decision is final in every situation, including any not covered, above and no correspondence will be entered into.

7. The winner(s) will be notified by 3pm on Friday 13th January of their prize on Twitter.

8. Ascot Racecourse Ltd will not pass your personal details to any other organisation without your permission, except for the purpose of awarding your prize if necessary.

9. Use of false name or address, i.e. name, by which the entrant is not usually known, will disqualify them from receiving any prize. All entrants will be notified by e-mail. Ascot Racecourse Ltd can only reply to the e-mail address supplied and cannot be responsible for any change of e-mail address.

10. We reserve the right to amend these rules at any time.

11. Prizes will be sent within 2 days after the competition closes.

12. One entry per household per day.

13. If a prize is not claimed within 5 days it will be offered to another entrant.

14. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Twitter.

Promoter: Ascot Racecourse Ltd, Ascot, Berkshire. SL5 7JX

Day 24 of the Ascot Racecourse Facebook Advent Calendar

Christmas Eve is now upon us and Ascot Racecourse would like to spread some final festive cheer amongst all of our loyal fans. For 24 days we have been offering you the chance to win some fantastic prizes donated to us by some very kind companies.

We’ve saved the best till last and today you could be in with a chance of winning an overnight stay and dinner for two in The Waterside Inn, a leading light in the world of gastronomy courtesy of John Guest. Your stay will include:

·         Champagne Aperitif

·         The Menu Expectionnel for two people

·         A superior double room

·         French Continental breakfast

·         A selection of Michel Roux signature goodies

·         A personally signed Michel Roux Cookery book

·         Wines chosen by sommelier

To be in with a chance of winning this incredible prize, all you need to do is 'Like' us on Facebook and answer the following question.

In which fictional land is it always snowing but never Christmas?

Send your name, address and answer under the subject heading ‘Christmas Eve’ to facebook@ascot.co.uk for your chance to win our first prize!

If you're not so lucky why not visit www.waterside-inn.co.uk and book a table at this fabulous restaurant, which is under the leadership of chef-patron Alain Roux. A BIG thank you has to go to www.johnguest.co.uk for providing us with two fantastic top prizes.

Day 23 Prize Winner is Jackie Humphries from Oxon. Congratulations!

Ascot Racecourse Advent Calendar Terms & Conditions
1. Competition closes at 11.59pm on Saturday 24^th December.
2. Competition only open to 'fans' of Ascot Racecourse on Facebook.
3. These terms and conditions apply to all competitions on Facebook (unless and to the extent that) the competition states otherwise.
4. Unless otherwise specified, competition open to UK and Republic Of Ireland residents aged 18 or over except employees of Ascot Racecourse Ltd, Ascot Hospitality, and their associated, affiliated or subsidiary companies.
5. No cash alternative is available and all prizes are non-transferable and non-refundable. Prizes are not for resale and cannot be used for commercial use or use in further promotions.
6. The prize winners will be selected at random by Ascot Racecourse Ltd. Their decision is final in every situation, including any not covered, above and no correspondence will be entered into.
7. The winner(s) will be notified by 6pm on Monday 26^th December of their prize.
8. Ascot Racecourse Ltd will not pass your personal details to any other organisation without your permission, except for the purpose of awarding your prize if necessary.
9. Use of false name or address, i.e. name, by which the entrant is not usually known, will disqualify them from receiving any prize. All entrants will be notified by e-mail. Ascot Racecourse Ltd can only reply to the e-mail address supplied and cannot be responsible for any change of e-mail address.
10. We reserve the right to amend these rules at any time.
11. Prizes will be sent within 28 days after the competition closes.
12. One entry per household per day.
13. If a prize is not claimed within 28 days it will be offered to another entrant.
14. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.
Promoter: Ascot Racecourse Ltd, Ascot, Berkshire. SL5 7JX

Prize Terms and Conditions
1. The prize must be booked between February 1^st and 31^st December 2012.
2. Bookings are subject to availability.

Day 23 of the Ascot Racecourse Facebook Advent Calendar

The festive season is now upon us and Ascot Racecourse would like to spread some festive cheer amongst all of our loyal fans. For 24 days we will be offering you the chance to win some fantastic prizes donated to us by some very kind companies.

The top 5 prizes in this Christmas Advent Calendar are just fantastic and today you could be in with a chance of winning a weekend break at the Fairmont St Andrews in Scotland including breakfast in a Fairmont Room. Set within a 520 acre estate with a unique coastal setting in the Home of Golf, Fairmont St Andrews is the perfect location to turn any holiday into a treasured memory.


To be in with a chance of winning this prize, all you need to do is 'Like' us on Facebook and answer the following question.

What is the most famous Christmas ballet performance of all time?

Send your name, address and answer under the subject heading 'Christmas Day 23' to facebook@ascot.co.uk for your chance to win our first prize!

If you're not so lucky why not visit www.fairmont.com/standrews and book yourself into this luxurious hotel with lavish rooms to a luxurious spa, world class golf to exquisite dining, our five star attention to detail is unsurpassed.

Day 22 Prize is Winner Ralph Roberts from N. Lincs. Congratulations!

Ascot Racecourse Advent Calendar Terms & Conditions
1. Competition closes at 11.59pm on Friday 23^rd December.
2. Competition only open to 'fans' of Ascot Racecourse on Facebook.
3. These terms and conditions apply to all competitions on Facebook (unless and to the extent that) the competition states otherwise.
4. Unless otherwise specified, competition open to UK and Republic Of Ireland residents aged 18 or over except employees of Ascot Racecourse Ltd, Ascot Hospitality, and their associated, affiliated or subsidiary companies.
5. No cash alternative is available and all prizes are non-transferable and non-refundable. Prizes are not for resale and cannot be used for commercial use or use in further promotions.
6. The prize winners will be selected at random by Ascot Racecourse Ltd. Their decision is final in every situation, including any not covered, above and no correspondence will be entered into.
7. The winner(s) will be notified by 6pm on Saturday 24^th December of their prize.
8. Ascot Racecourse Ltd will not pass your personal details to any other organisation without your permission, except for the purpose of awarding your prize if necessary.
9. Use of false name or address, i.e. name, by which the entrant is not usually known, will disqualify them from receiving any prize. All entrants will be notified by e-mail. Ascot Racecourse Ltd can only reply to the e-mail address supplied and cannot be responsible for any change of e-mail address.
10. We reserve the right to amend these rules at any time.
11. Prizes will be sent within 28 days after the competition closes.
12. One entry per household per day.
13. If a prize is not claimed within 28 days it will be offered to another entrant.
14. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.
Promoter: Ascot Racecourse Ltd, Ascot, Berkshire. SL5 7JX

Prize Terms and Conditions
1. Subject to availability.
2. Travel to and from Scotland not included.
3. Weekend must be booked by 31 March 2012.

Day 22 of the Ascot Racecourse Facebook Advent Calendar

The festive season is now upon us and Ascot Racecourse would like to spread some festive cheer amongst all of our loyal fans. For 24 days we will be offering you the chance to win some fantastic prizes donated to us by some very kind companies.

We are now into our top 5 prizes and today you could be in with a chance of winning 4 tickets to a Harlequins Premiership Rugby Match of your choice courtesy of John Guest, the world leader in Push-fit Fittings, Pipe and Plastic Plumbing Systems. You will get the chance to visit their famous stadium the ‘Stoop’ in Twickenham to watch either a match from the Aviva Premiership, the Heineken Cup or the LV Cup.

To be in with a chance of winning this incredible prize, all you need to do is 'Like' us on Facebook and answer the following question.

What year was the song 'Mr Blobby' the UK Christmas no 1?

Send your name, address and answer under the subject heading 'Christmas Day 22' to facebook@ascot.co.uk for your chance to win our first prize!

If you're not so lucky why not visit http://www.quins.co.uk/ and book your visit to see the famous Harlequins play at their stadium. Or check out the very kind company http://www.johnguest.co.uk/ who donated today’s prize.

Day 21 Prize Winners are Kerry Burchell from Lewes who won the £250 bet plus a fleece. The runners up are who each win a fleece are Stewart Finkle from Staffs, Stephen Grist from Ascot, Vanessa Cox from Bucks and Karen Carter from Wars. Congratulations!

Ascot Racecourse Advent Calendar Terms & Conditions

1. Competition closes at 11.59pm on Thursday 22nd December.

2. Competition only open to 'fans' of Ascot Racecourse on Facebook.

3. These terms and conditions apply to all competitions on Facebook (unless and to the extent that) the competition states otherwise.

4. Unless otherwise specified, competition open to UK and Republic Of Ireland residents aged 18 or over except employees of Ascot Racecourse Ltd, Ascot Hospitality, and their associated, affiliated or subsidiary companies.

5. No cash alternative is available and all prizes are non-transferable and non-refundable. Prizes are not for resale and cannot be used for commercial use or use in further promotions.

6. The prize winners will be selected at random by Ascot Racecourse Ltd. Their decision is final in every situation, including any not covered, above and no correspondence will be entered into.

7. The winner(s) will be notified by 6pm on Friday 23rd December of their prize.

8. Ascot Racecourse Ltd will not pass your personal details to any other organisation without your permission, except for the purpose of awarding your prize if necessary.

9. Use of false name or address, i.e. name, by which the entrant is not usually known, will disqualify them from receiving any prize. All entrants will be notified by e-mail. Ascot Racecourse Ltd can only reply to the e-mail address supplied and cannot be responsible for any change of e-mail address.

10. We reserve the right to amend these rules at any time.

11. Prizes will be sent within 28 days after the competition closes.

12. One entry per household per day.

13. If a prize is not claimed within 28 days it will be offered to another entrant.

14. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.

Promoter: Ascot Racecourse Ltd, Ascot, Berkshire. SL5 7JX

Prize Terms and Conditions

1. Game choice is up to the winner (Subject to availability) but must be decided by 31st December 2012.

2. Tickets only apply to Harlequins home games played at their ‘Stoop’ stadium in Twickenham.

3. Prize is only for four tickets. No cash alternative is available and all prizes are non-transferable and non-refundable. Prizes are not for resale and cannot be used for commercial use or use in further promotions.

4. Transport is not included.

Day 21 of the Ascot Racecourse Facebook Advent Calendar

The festive season is now upon us and Ascot Racecourse would like to spread some festive cheer amongst all of our loyal fans. For 24 days we will be offering you the chance to win some fantastic prizes donated to us by some very kind companies.

We are now into our top 5 prizes and today one person could be in with a chance of winning a £250 bet (Over 18’s Only) plus a Paul Nicholls Winter Warmer Gillet Fleeces and 4 runners up will also win a fleece courtesy of our sponsors Betfair. This is your chance to put your betting skills into practice!

To be in with a chance of winning this prize, all you need to do is 'Like' us on Facebook and answer the following question.

In the 12 days of Christmas, what did my true love give to me on the seventh day?


Send your name, address and answer under the subject heading 'Christmas Day 21' to facebook@ascot.co.uk for your chance to win our first prize!

If you're not so lucky why not visit http://www.betfair.com/ and join the world’s biggest betting community. You’ll have the opportunity to bet on your favourite sports, try your chance in the live casino and have a go on your favourite arcade games. Betfair is committed to endorsing the responsible gambling campaign.

Day 20 Prize Winner is Jack Milne from Huddersfield. Congratulations!

Ascot Racecourse Advent Calendar Terms & Conditions

1. Competition closes at 11.59pm on Wednesday 21st December.

2. Competition only open to 'fans' of Ascot Racecourse on Facebook.

3. These terms and conditions apply to all competitions on Facebook (unless and to the extent that) the competition states otherwise.

4. Unless otherwise specified, competition open to UK and Republic Of Ireland residents aged 18 or over except employees of Ascot Racecourse Ltd, Ascot Hospitality, and their associated, affiliated or subsidiary companies.

5. No cash alternative is available and all prizes are non-transferable and non-refundable. Prizes are not for resale and cannot be used for commercial use or use in further promotions.

6. The prize winners will be selected at random by Ascot Racecourse Ltd. Their decision is final in every situation, including any not covered, above and no correspondence will be entered into.

7. The winner(s) will be notified by 6pm on Thursday 22nd December of their prize.

8. Ascot Racecourse Ltd will not pass your personal details to any other organisation without your permission, except for the purpose of awarding your prize if necessary.

9. Use of false name or address, i.e. name, by which the entrant is not usually known, will disqualify them from receiving any prize. All entrants will be notified by e-mail. Ascot Racecourse Ltd can only reply to the e-mail address supplied and cannot be responsible for any change of e-mail address.

10. We reserve the right to amend these rules at any time.

11. Prizes will be sent within 28 days after the competition closes.

12. One entry per household per day.

13. If a prize is not claimed within 28 days it will be offered to another entrant.

14. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.Promoter: Ascot Racecourse Ltd, Ascot, Berkshire. SL5 7JX

Prize Terms and Conditions
1. In order to receive the bet you will need to have a Betfair Account or create one.

2. You must be over the age of 18 to win the bet.

Day 20 of the Ascot Racecourse Facebook Advent Calendar

The festive season is now upon us and Ascot Racecourse would like to spread some festive cheer amongst all of our loyal fans. For 24 days we will be offering you the chance to win some fantastic prizes donated to us by some very kind companies.

We are now into our top 5 prizes and today you could be in with a chance of winning two Cirque Du Soleil tickets to the Royal Albert on Saturday 7th January courtesy of the Newmarket Group. TOTEM traces the fascinating journey of the human species from its original amphibian state to its ultimate desire to fly.

To be in with a chance of winning this prize, all you need to do is 'Like' us on Facebook and answer the following question.

 

What year was the Queens Christmas speech televised for the first time?

Send your name, address and answer under the subject heading 'Christmas Day 20' to facebook@ascot.co.uk for your chance to win our first prize!

If you're not so lucky why not visit http://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/ and plan your next holiday, they’ve been planning since 1983 so they’ve got everything down to a fine tee. Why not keep up to date with all their news and competitions and follow them on Facebook here.  

Day 19 Prize Winner is Lee Worsfold from Wiltshire. Congratulations!

Ascot Racecourse Advent Calendar Terms & Conditions

1. Competition closes at 11.59pm on Tuesday 20th December.

2. Competition only open to 'fans' of Ascot Racecourse on Facebook.

3. These terms and conditions apply to all competitions on Facebook (unless and to the extent that) the competition states otherwise.

4. Unless otherwise specified, competition open to UK and Republic Of Ireland residents aged 18 or over except employees of Ascot Racecourse Ltd, Ascot Hospitality, and their associated, affiliated or subsidiary companies.

5. No cash alternative is available and all prizes are non-transferable and non-refundable. Prizes are not for resale and cannot be used for commercial use or use in further promotions.

6. The prize winners will be selected at random by Ascot Racecourse Ltd. Their decision is final in every situation, including any not covered, above and no correspondence will be entered into.

7. The winner(s) will be notified by 6pm on Wednesday 21st December of their prize.

8. Ascot Racecourse Ltd will not pass your personal details to any other organisation without your permission, except for the purpose of awarding your prize if necessary.

9. Use of false name or address, i.e. name, by which the entrant is not usually known, will disqualify them from receiving any prize. All entrants will be notified by e-mail. Ascot Racecourse Ltd can only reply to the e-mail address supplied and cannot be responsible for any change of e-mail address.

10. We reserve the right to amend these rules at any time.

11. Prizes will be sent within 28 days after the competition closes.

12. One entry per household per day.

13. If a prize is not claimed within 28 days it will be offered to another entrant.

14. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.Promoter: Ascot Racecourse Ltd, Ascot, Berkshire. SL5 7JX

Prize Terms and Conditions

1. These tickets are only for Saturday 7th January 2012 at 8pm, they are non transferable and no cash alternative will be given.

2. Travel is not included.

3. Tickets will be sent to you prior to the show.

Day 19 of the Ascot Racecourse Facebook Advent Calendar

The festive season is now upon us and Ascot Racecourse would like to spread some festive cheer amongst all of our loyal fans. For 24 days we will be offering you the chance to win some fantastic prizes donated to us by some very kind companies.

Today you could be in with a chance of winning an overnight stay at the Macdonald Berystede Hotel & Spa in Ascot, which has the elegance of a stately home and all the indulgence of a luxury spa.

To be in with a chance of winning this prize, all you need to do is 'Like' us on Facebook and answer the following question.

What would you traditionally find in a Christmas pudding?

Send your name, address and answer under the subject heading 'Christmas Day 19' to facebook@ascot.co.uk for your chance to win our first prize!

If you're not so lucky why not visit http://www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/  or join them on www.Facebook.com/MacdonaldBerystede  and book your next stay at the Macdonald Berystede Hotel & Spa which isn't simply the nearest four-star hotel to Royal Ascot, it's also one of the finest leisure and business destinations in Berkshire.

Day 18 winners Jane Roberts from South Yorkshire and Joel Brown from Bedfordshire. Congratulations!

Ascot Racecourse Advent Calendar Terms & Conditions

1. Competition closes at 11.59pm on Monday 19th December.

2. Competition only open to 'fans' of Ascot Racecourse on Facebook.

3. These terms and conditions apply to all competitions on Facebook (unless and to the extent that) the competition states otherwise.

4. Unless otherwise specified, competition open to UK and Republic Of Ireland residents aged 18 or over except employees of Ascot Racecourse Ltd, Ascot Hospitality, and their associated, affiliated or subsidiary companies.

5. No cash alternative is available and all prizes are non-transferable and non-refundable. Prizes are not for resale and cannot be used for commercial use or use in further promotions.

6. The prize winners will be selected at random by Ascot Racecourse Ltd. Their decision is final in every situation, including any not covered, above and no correspondence will be entered into.

7. The winner(s) will be notified by 6pm on Tuesday 20th December of their prize.

8. Ascot Racecourse Ltd will not pass your personal details to any other organisation without your permission, except for the purpose of awarding your prize if necessary.

9. Use of false name or address, i.e. name, by which the entrant is not usually known, will disqualify them from receiving any prize. All entrants will be notified by e-mail. Ascot Racecourse Ltd can only reply to the e-mail address supplied and cannot be responsible for any change of e-mail address.

10. We reserve the right to amend these rules at any time.

11. Prizes will be sent within 28 days after the competition closes.

12. One entry per household per day.

13. If a prize is not claimed within 28 days it will be offered to another entrant.

14. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.

Promoter: Ascot Racecourse Ltd, Ascot, Berkshire. SL5 7JX

Prize Terms and Conditions
1. Must be booked before 31st December 2012.