To help you run a successful night, here is some basic information and some of the frequently asked questions about race night organisation 

Q) Race Nights are they legal?

Q) How does a race night work?

Q) How much should I sell my horses for?

Q) How much will the minimum bets be on the night?

Q) Race Nights are they legal?

A) Yes, a race night properly run is actually a lottery, as defined in Gambling Act 2005. The films are simply an entertaining way of selecting a winning number at random, and the tote ‘betting’ tickets are just chances in a lottery where nobody knows which number will win.

It is worth explaining that our race nights are the type of event where films are picked at random, none of the actual runners on the film are named, and no ‘form’ (information about the runners) is given until all the bets have been placed. The films are then shown in their entirety after the betting has finished.

Legally a Race Night should not be the only form of entertainment, a mini quiz, food, presentation event or social meeting run in conjunction with any of these mean, the sole inducement of the night is not just the racing. If a race night is held on your premises, you do not have to register with the police, or obtain a license. You can also hold a race event on a Sunday

All our activities are governed by the Charities Act 1992, which includes a set of rules, which professional fundraisers must follow. The most important point is that we have an agreement — a legal contract with the organisations we support, and all our partner charities are registered charities.  

Remember the success of your race night will ultimately depend on the size of your crowd