The People’s Racecourse

Royal Windsor Racecourse is the people’s racecourse. In 1926, when bookmakers refused bets in response to Winston Churchill’s imposition of a betting tax, the new levy was quickly abolished… Some 23 years later, neither Windsor nor Winston held a grudge, judging by the rapturous reception in 1949 when Churchill came to watch his indomitable grey, Colonist II, gallop to victory in the Lime Tree Stakes.

During both world wars, Royal Windsor Racecourse remained open to boost the morale of the population and defenders of London.

Countless well-known faces have visited Royal Windsor Racecourse over the years, for both business and pleasure. Each season sees many celebrities attending glamorous fund raising events. These sumptuous charity dinners are held in the Riverbank Pavilion and guests are renowned for their generosity when bidding in the after dinner auctions.

Monday Evening Racing

And now the fashionable summertime Monday night race meetings are becoming star-studded occasions too.

Attended by many sporting, pop and television celebrities, Pimms and Champagne are the order of the day and the Paddock Lawn with its romantic river frontage and stunning castle view becomes a massive garden party.