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Formula 1
Grand Prix weekends in person. Grandstand versus general admission, what Paddock Club includes, and what a race weekend really costs.
Horse Racing
Raceday guides for Ascot, the Derby and Cheltenham. Enclosure dress codes as the racecourse publishes them, and what each ticket tier admits you to.
Skiing
Ski trips in both hemispheres. Resort guides, lift pass logistics, what to pack and honest cost breakdowns.
Tennis
What each venue actually requires of spectators, how ballots and hospitality tiers work, where to sit, and what a slam trip costs.
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The Meetings
Racing in the Rain: What Changes and What to Wear
Meetings are rarely cancelled for rain. What soft ground does to the racing, where you can actually shelter, and the footwear advice racecourses give themselves.
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Can You Go to the Races Without Knowing Anything About Racing?
Yes, and nobody will notice. What actually matters on a raceday when you do not follow the sport, and the one thing worth checking before you buy a ticket.
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Royal Ascot, Cheltenham, Aintree or Epsom: Which Should You Go To?
Four meetings, four completely different days. Which one suits you, by what you actually want from the day rather than by reputation.
ReadThe Enclosures
Racecourse Tickets Explained: Enclosures, Badges and What You Are Buying
You are not buying a seat, you are buying access to part of the racecourse. What that decides, and why enclosure names mean different things at different meetings.
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“Most coverage tells you what to wear. Almost none tells you which enclosure your ticket admits you to, or that the rule you are worried about does not exist.”
Of The Pitch, Editorial Team