Race Day Information
FIXTURES
Kelso stages fifteen jumps fixtures during the season from 14th September 2022 through 28th until May (TBC) 2023.
2022/23 SEASON FIXTURES
- Wednesday Evening 14th September - Bicentenery Celebration
- Sunday 2nd October - Family Raceday
- Saturday 22nd October - Edinburgh Gin Chase Day
- Saturday 5th November - Wishing Well Chase Day
- Thursday 24th November - Afternoon Racing
- Sunday 4th December - Borders National Raceday
- Thursday 29th December - Festive Fling Raceday
TICKETS
Kelso Racecourse operates with one public enclosure, allowing all racegoers access to the parade ring, winners enclsoure and bars, keeping you at the heart of the action. Annual Members have exclusive access to the Cunningham Room Bar. Owners with runners and Racehorse Trainers have exclusive access to the Owners & Trainers Marquee where lunch is provided. Annual Members and Owners and Trainers have exclusive access to the steps in front of the Younger Stand for viewing.
Tickets must be purchased online and please click on the button below to make your booking.
TRACK 2 TRACK BUS SERVICE
This 'return' ticket is for the exclusive bus service from Tweedbank Train Station to Kelso Racecourse, coordinated to meet the train originating from Edinburgh. Please note that admission tickets to the races are NOT included. Collection from Tweedbank station will be confirmed nearer to raceday, as will the return journey from the racecourse once race times have been declared.
Tickets are non-refundable except in the event of abandonment or if the meeting is staged behind closed doors (with no public asccess, as a result of Government lockdown protocols).
TRACKSIDE PARKING
Get closer to the action by reserving a parking space alongside the finishing straight. Parking is reserved at a cost of £10 per car on the 14th September and the 24th November 2002. All other days are £12 per car. Whist free car parking is available in the main car park (where there is no view of the racecourse), the trackside parking area offers the perfect opportunity to bring along your own picnic. BBQ's will not be allowed and please note food and drink is not permitted to be taken into any of Kelso's other public enclosures.
Tickets are non-refunable except in the case of abandonment or if the meeting is staged behind closed doors (with no public asccess, as a result of Government lockdown protocols) and cars may be left overnight at the owners own risk.
DISABLED ACCESS
Registered personal assistants accompanying one or more disabled visitors will recieve free entry. This is available at the gate on racedays and proof of eligibility may be required. Disabled racegoers are charged at the same rate as other racegoers.
As the facilities around the racecourse are developed over time, we are making every effort to provide easy access, including ramped access, to as many areas as possible - making the events enjoyable for all. Raised viewing ramps and wheelchair accessible toilet facilities are available on the racecourse. Front row parking, close to the entrance, can be arranged for racegoers who have specific mobility issues. The racecourse owns three mobility scooters which are available to be pre-booked, free of charge, by any racegoer who requires one.
Please contact the racecourse office if you have any special requirements - the friendly team will be glad to advise and assist with your visit.
For more information regarding accessibility click here
ABANDONMENT
In the event that racing is cancelled before the first race (or spectators are not permitted as a result of racing 'behind closed doors') a full refund will be offered in respect of admission tickets which have been paid for. If racing is abandoned after the first race has been run no refund will be made.
In the event of an abandonment, no refunds will be issued on the day. Pre-booked tickets will be reimbursed electronically after the day. Tickets purchased on the day will be reimbursed following a written application, where the relevant tickets have been submitted within fourteen days of the abandoned event to the Racecourse Office.
DRESS CODE
While there is no formal dress code at Kelso Races, most people adhere to a "smart casual" dress code. Give thought to appropriate footwear - car parking is provided on grass surfaces.
For a lot of people (especially on Ladies Day) dressing up is all part of the fun of going racing.
