The Royal Ascot Racing Club (RARC) gives its members a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the world’s finest racing at the world’s most famous racecourse, in unparalleled style and comfort.  RARC is unique providing as it does the very best on track facilities at Ascot in a prime location with superb catering.

Potential applicants can request a relevant application form by emailing the Club manager – Emma Banks on emma.banks@ascot.co.uk or telephoning her on 01344 878 543 or 07887 896 017. Please note, these contact details relate to the Royal Ascot Racing Club manager and not to the Royal Enclosure Office. Should you wish to contact the Royal Enclosure Office, please contact: royal.enclosure@ascot.co.uk or telephone 0870 727 5678.

The Waiting List

On receipt of your application form your name will be added to the list.  Should a current member leave us, The Club Committee will invite potential applicants to join.  All waiting list candidates are under no commitment to join and no payment is required until your application to become a member is approved. 

The Clubrooms

The Clubrooms are elegant and sophisticated but also delightfully comfortable and relaxing.  They are based on level 2 of the new stand, just west of the finishing line and directly over the horsewalk.  In addition to expansive seating areas the rooms have, on both the north and south sides extremely well appointed bars, private Tote betting facilities and of course, televisions.  There is also an extensive viewing area, which is just along from the Royal Box. Catering is provided at each meeting by the fabulous “Rhubarb” - coffee and tea, delicious canapés, a light lunch including a cheese board and traditional afternoon tea together with complimentary soft drinks, wines and house champagne and house spirits. During the Royal Meeting RARC members can still enjoy canapés and afternoon tea in the clubrooms but also have use of a restaurant where they can book a table for lunch for any number of guests (subject to availability) at an additional cost and enjoy hospitality second to none! To view the club rooms Click Here

Racehorses and Yard Visits

In 2005 the great Motivator won the Epsom Vodafone Derby and we are thrilled to continue to have Highclere Thoroughbred Racing looking after the horses that run in the Club’s colours (white with dark blue armlets and a dark blue cap), with The Hon. Harry Herbert as our Racing Manager. There are 6 horses in training with the likes of Sir Michael Stoute and Richard Hannon and members are kept fully up to date on the horses progress. Each year there are a number of stable visits arranged throughout the year.  Members and guests can watch the horses undertake a piece of work on the gallops and talk with grooms and trainer afterwards.  Champagne and canapés are supplied too! A fun dinner  in the Jockey Club rooms in Newmarket and then up early to see the horses work on Warren Hill.  Every October we gather Highclere Castle when members can view new bloodstock at our annual yearling parade. Finally all winnings are divided between all the Club members. View RARC Horses.

Badges

Each member receives two metal badges (one individually named badge, for use only by the member, and one guest badge which is transferable). These allow entry into the Clubrooms for racing throughout the year, with the exception of the Royal Meeting when arrangements are slightly different. During the Royal Meeting, the member receives a complimentary Royal Enclosure five-day badge but additional badges need to be purchased to accompany the metal guest badge. During the course of the year, members also have the opportunity to invite four extra guests to enjoy the benefits of the Clubroom using "cardboard" badges. These badges are allocated via a booking system at a cost of £195 including VAT each (no cardboard badges are available during Royal Ascot, King George Day, Festival Saturday or the RARC Annual meeting day).

Membership Fees

For 2010 the joining fee is £5,750 plus VAT plus an annual subscription of £8,750 plus VAT. This is based on the full racing fixture starting on 23rd January 2010.

Rules and Regulations

The RARC Rules and Regulations give precise details on the Club and will be sent out with the application form to join the waiting list.