Christmas At The Races

Guests compete in fun, themed races using “fun money” to place bets, cheering their syndicate’s horses to victory. With professional comperes, colourful bookmakers, personalised race cards, and themed racecourse decor, this event promises laughter, competition, and unforgettable festive fun.

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Experience the thrill of the track with Christmas At The Races, a festive twist on the classic “Sport of Kings.” This highly acclaimed evening recreates the excitement and spectacle of British horse racing in a safe, fun, and interactive format. Guests place bets using “fun money,” which accumulates to determine the winning syndicate, while enjoying the drama, pageantry, and camaraderie of the racetrack.

The event typically features four to six professionally produced English races, mixing jumps and flat racing, and lasting around 60–90 minutes. A professional compere guides the evening, supported by ToteSport betting booths staffed by jockey-clad attendants and colourful on-course bookmakers who entertain and compete to attract punters. Guests receive personalised race cards and authentic betting tickets, with races displayed on screens alongside music and stings to recreate the atmosphere of a real racecourse. Syndicates of 4–5 guests work together, placing bets and cheering their horses to the finish line. Pay-outs are made for first, second, and third places, keeping everyone engaged until the very end.

From the impressive racecourse theming and decorative railings to the excitement of fluctuating odds and competitive bookmakers, Christmas At The Races offers a fun, interactive, and unforgettable festive experience for any group.

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What’s included in the event?

The evening features professionally produced races with a mix of jumps and flat races, a professional compere, ToteSport betting booths with attendants in jockey silks, on-course bookmakers and clerks, and personalised race cards and betting tickets. Themed decor recreates a racecourse environment, including decorative railings, winning posts, artificial turf, picket fencing, horse jumps, and backdrops. A laptop plays the races alongside incidental music and stings to enhance the atmosphere.

Where can we organise the event?

Christmas At The Races is fully mobile and can be held in a variety of venues, including offices, hotels, conference centres, event halls, and private homes. As long as there’s space for syndicates to gather and a screen to display the races, the event can be tailored to suit the location and group size.

Group sizes

The event works well for small groups of 12–20 guests up to large corporate parties of 100 or more. Syndicates are flexible in size, but 4–5 guests per team is recommended for the best interactive experience.

Why choose Christmas At The Races?

This event is designed for fun, laughter, and friendly competition. It’s fully interactive and engages all guests, regardless of their knowledge of horse racing. The combination of themed decor, entertaining bookmakers, personalised race cards, and high-energy races creates a memorable festive experience. Whether guests win or lose, the cheering, suspense, and excitement make it an unforgettable evening for any Christmas celebration.

Event duration

A typical Christmas At The Races event lasts 60–90 minutes, including four to six races, betting, and final pay-outs. Timing is flexible and can be tailored to suit your schedule and venue requirements.

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What a fantastic evening - well executed and all my colleagues had a great time. Plenty of money lost over the course of the evening at the Totes, however the winners did go home with £1,000s.

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Professional Event Manager

£10m public liability insurance

All equipment provided

Quality assurance

Free venue finding

Racecourse Theming

Race Cards & Betting Tickets

Music & Visuals

Festive Twist

Tote Betting Booths

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Corporate Race Night

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Hotel Football, Manchester

Cotswold Water Park, Cirencester

The Lensbury Resort, Teddington

Pennyhill Park, Bagshot

Chippenham Park, Newmarket

Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa, Chippenham

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