RBC Phones
The phonelines will now only be open between 10:00-16:00 Monday to Friday.
RBC Bulletin – Counterfeit Cash Awareness and Reporting Expectations
Several UK police forces have issued public warnings during February 2026 about counterfeit £20 notes being used in everyday transactions, particularly in cash-heavy environments. While this isn’t specific to racecourses, on-course betting can present similar risks - especially on busy days.
Read more about RBC Bulletin – Counterfeit Cash Awareness and Reporting Expectations
Musselburgh Wednesday 29th April
1hr Pitch up time
Bookmakers can purchase DBB through the following link; Musselburgh Racecourse - Afternoon Meeting 29th Apr 2026
Ascot Friday 1st May / Friday 8th & Saturday 9th May - Royal Ascot Trials Day / Peroni Nastro Azzurro Weekend
- Welcome back to Ascot for the first flat meetings of the season
- On Friday 1st May it is the Royal Ascot Trials Day (previously on a Wednesday) which features seven races with a scheduled first race time of 2.00pm
- Then on Friday 8th & Saturday 9th we have the Peroni Nastro Azzurro weekend which features the Victoria Cup,
Brighton Bookmakers
Following the abandonment of Saturdays meeting any bookmakers that have purchased a badge may choose to carry it over or request a refund, Brighton are hopeful of resuming racing later this month subject to the course recovering satisfactorily.
Haydock Saturday 25th April 2026
90 mins pitch up time Tatts & Rails
75 mins pitch up time Be Friendly Stand
Please note - Haydock are expecting around 1,500 - 2,000 students to attend this fixture. They will be based in the Be Friendly Stand but will have access to Tatts.
Sandown Park Saturday 25th April 2026
Pitching up for Rails & Tatts is 2 hours.
There will be 2 pitches either side of the Sports Bar entrance using the 1 to 1 mechanism at a cost of £100 each.
Leicester 25th April 2026
A reminder that pitching up times for this fixture are,
Tatts 90 mins
Rails 90 mins
All vehicles dropping off equipment need to be out of the racecourse by 11:30am.
All bookmaker vehicles must park in car park A due to music after racing.
Perth Festival 22nd - 24th April 2026
Wednesday & Thursday
1hr Pitch up time All Areas.
Friday
75 mins Pitch up time All Areas.
Kelso Monday 20th April
1hr Pitch up time
DBB = £155 ( 5 x £25 + £30 RBC)