Racing Breaks Newsletter

Racing Breaks is Europe's largest horse racing travel company, combining official tickets, hospitality packages, and hotel stays for the biggest race meetings across the UK, Ireland, and beyond. As the official partner of more than 50 racecourses worldwide, the company has helped over 90,000 racing fans attend events ranging from the Cheltenham Festival to the Dubai World Cup. Racing Breaks works alongside ambassador jockeys including Ruby Walsh and Oisin Murphy to bring customers exclusive behind-the-scenes access such as stable tours and celebrity drinks evenings. With a 4.8-star Trustpilot rating from more than 1,700 verified customer reviews, the company built a strong reputation for well-organised, all-inclusive racing getaways.

UK and Ireland Race Meetings

Racing Breaks covered the full calendar of premium horse racing fixtures across Britain and Ireland. Packages for the Grand National at Aintree included ticket-inclusive deals with recommended accommodation nearby, allowing fans to combine the world's most iconic steeplechase with a seamless overnight stay. Royal Ascot packages featured private transfers and dinner on arrival, capturing the unique blend of British fashion and elite flat racing that defines the summer festival. Irish fixtures such as the Punchestown and Dublin Racing festivals were also featured, along with Cheltenham, Epsom, Goodwood, and Newmarket.

International Racing Experiences

Beyond the British Isles, Racing Breaks offered curated trips to major international events. The Dubai World Cup – held at Meydan Racecourse and billed as the richest race in the world – was paired with time to explore Dubai's landmarks including the Burj Khalifa. Trips to Paris for the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe included champagne receptions and premium viewing, while further-afield destinations such as the Kentucky Derby, Melbourne Cup, and Japan Cup formed part of the international portfolio.

What Was Included in a Racing Break

• Official race tickets and hospitality enclosure access
• Handpicked hotel accommodation with flexible room options
• Private or group transfers where applicable
• Exclusive extras such as stable tours and celebrity evenings with racing ambassadors
• Bespoke itineraries combining travel, accommodation, and racing in a single booking

Newsletter and Offers

Racing Breaks operated an email newsletter through which subscribers received early access to new packages, special offers, and seasonal promotions across the UK and Ireland race calendar. The newsletter was the primary way customers stayed informed about hospitality upgrades and limited-availability deals for marquee events.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Racing Breaks still operating?

As of 2026, racingbreaks.com remains active and continues to offer horse racing travel packages across the UK, Ireland, and internationally. The company describes itself as Europe's largest horse racing travel company.

What racecourses does Racing Breaks cover?

Racing Breaks is the official partner of more than 50 racecourses worldwide. Key UK venues include Cheltenham, Aintree, Royal Ascot, Epsom, Goodwood, and Newmarket. In Ireland they cover Punchestown, Leopardstown, the Curragh, and Galway, among others.

Does Racing Breaks include hotel accommodation?

Yes. A core part of the Racing Breaks offering is combining race tickets or hospitality with handpicked hotel stays, allowing customers to book travel and accommodation together in a single package rather than arranging them separately.

Who are the Racing Breaks ambassadors?

Racing Breaks has worked with well-known figures from the racing world including jockeys Ruby Walsh and Oisin Murphy. Ambassador involvement typically includes exclusive customer events such as private drinks evenings or stable tours as part of selected packages.

How are Racing Breaks customer reviews?

The company holds a 4.8-star rating on Trustpilot from over 1,700 verified reviews, with customers frequently praising the organisation of trips, quality of hospitality, and helpfulness of the team.

What international events does Racing Breaks offer?

International packages have included the Dubai World Cup, the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in Paris, the Kentucky Derby, the Melbourne Cup, and the Japan Cup, each combining race access with curated hotel stays and transfers.

This newsletter listing is part of the Catalink archive and may no longer be available to order. The information above describes Racing Breaks. For current details, visit the company's official website.