Hosted Trips
Fully Escorted & Hosted Trip with Racing Breaks
Looking to experience some of the world’s greatest racing and equestrian events without the stress of organising it all yourself? Our hosted trips are designed for exactly that.
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With an on-site Racing Breaks team looking after you throughout, every detail is taken care of — from transfers and tickets to exclusive extras and local knowledge. Whether you’re travelling solo and want the reassurance of expert support and like-minded company, or you’re a couple or group looking to share the experience with fellow enthusiasts, these fully escorted trips make it easy to simply enjoy the event.
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We’ve been taking guests to these iconic occasions for many years, refining every itinerary so you get the very best of the racing, the hospitality and the destination. Trust the experts who specialise in looking after you from start to finish.
The Breeders Cup
Experience one of the most significant Breeders’ Cups in a generation as the championship returns to New York and the newly redeveloped Belmont Park for the first time in over 20 years. Our carefully curated hosted package places you at The Westin New York Grand Central, a refined Midtown East Manhattan hotel perfectly positioned for both the energy of the city and effortless transfers to the racecourse. With flights (if required), accommodation, official tickets, all transfers and our exclusive Celebrity Drinks Evening — a highlight reserved solely for Racing Breaks guests where you’ll hear from some of the biggest names in the sport (previously attended by Frankie Dettori, Oisin Murphy & Billy Loughnane) — this is the expertly organised way to enjoy the Breeders Cup and our on-site Racing Breaks team will be with you every step of the way.
The Melbourne Cup Carnival
Experience one of the world’s great racing weeks, the Melbourne Cup Carnival at Flemington, for four unforgettable racedays that stop a nation. Our carefully curated hosted package places you at The Langham Melbourne, a luxurious 5* hotel perfectly positioned on the Southbank Promenade overlooking the Yarra River for both exploring the city and seamless access to the racecourse. With accommodation, premium hospitality on Victoria Derby Day and Melbourne Cup Day, exclusive invites to the Derby Day Eve Luncheon and Call of the Card, all raceday transfers (including a private river cruise) and our on-site Racing Breaks team with you every step of the way — this is the expertly organised way to enjoy the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
Hong Kong International
Experience one of the world’s great international racing festivals as the Hong Kong International Races light up Sha Tin, with the electrifying International Jockeys’ Championship at Happy Valley earlier in the week. Our carefully curated hosted package places you at The Hari Hong Kong, a stylish 5-star hotel in the heart of Wan Chai perfectly positioned for both the energy of the city and easy access to both racecourses. With accommodation, official hospitality at Happy Valley and Sha Tin, exclusive extras including Breakfast with the Stars and the Carbine Club Luncheon, a private harbour cruise, all transfers and our on-site Racing Breaks team with you every step of the way — everything is taken care of so you can simply soak up the atmosphere of the Hong Kong International.
The Kentucky Derby
Experience America’s greatest race as the Kentucky Derby returns to Churchill Downs for its 153rd running, with the Kentucky Oaks lighting up the Friday before. Our carefully curated hosted package places you at the Hampton Inn Downtown Louisville, a well-located base perfectly positioned for both the energy of the city and seamless transfers to the racecourse. With six nights’ accommodation, undercover grandstand seats and all-inclusive hospitality on both racedays, exclusive extras including a bourbon distillery tour, stud farm visit and Taste of the Derby party, all transfers and our on-site Racing Breaks team with you every step of the way — this is the fully escorted way to immerse yourself in Derby week.
The Stockholm Cup International
Experience one of Scandinavia’s premier racing days as the Stockholm Cup International takes centre stage at Bro Park. Our carefully curated hosted package places you at the historic 5* Grand Hôtel Stockholm, a landmark waterfront hotel perfectly positioned for both the charm of the city and seamless transfers to the racecourse. With flights, three nights’ accommodation, official hospitality including a three-course lunch in the panoramic restaurant, exclusive extras such as a tour of Sweden’s Royal Stables, a dinner river cruise, a Champagne reception with owners and trainers, all transfers and our on-site Racing Breaks team with you every step of the way — this is the seamless, fully looked-after way to discover Swedish racing at its best.
Irish Champions Festival
Experience Ireland’s premier end-of-season racing weekend as the Irish Champions Festival brings top-class action to Leopardstown and The Curragh. Our carefully curated hosted package places you at the Clayton Hotel Leopardstown, a convenient base just minutes from the racecourse and perfectly positioned for easy access to both tracks. With accommodation, official weekend tickets, a private tour of the Irish National Stud & Gardens, all transfers, our exclusive Drinks Evening (on longer stays) and on-site Racing Breaks staff with you throughout — this is the relaxed, well-supported way to enjoy the Festival. You can also extend the trip to include the unique Laytown Beach Races on the Monday for a true racing double.
Badminton Horse Trials
Experience one of the world’s most prestigious equestrian events as Badminton Horse Trials returns to the Duke of Beaufort’s estate for another classic CCI5* contest. Our carefully curated Ultimate hosted package places you at the Hotel Indigo Bath, a stylish base perfectly positioned for both exploring the historic city and seamless daily transfers to the event. With six nights’ accommodation, exclusive members tickets and prime grandstand seats, lunch in the members enclosure, a cross-country course walk with William Fox-Pitt, a Champagne breakfast with the stars, all transfers and our on-site Eventing Breaks team with you throughout — this is the fully supported way to live every phase of Badminton.
Burghley Horse Trials
Experience one of eventing’s great occasions as Burghley Horse Trials unfolds against the magnificent backdrop of Burghley House. Our carefully curated Ultimate hosted package places you at Rutland Hall Hotel & Spa, a peaceful lakeside resort perfectly positioned for both relaxing between days and short transfers to the event. With six nights’ accommodation, premium access and prime grandstand seats, a Champagne reception and exclusive cross-country course walk with William & Alice Fox-Pitt, behind-the-scenes extras, all transfers and our on-site Eventing Breaks team with you every step of the way — this is the complete, expertly guided way to enjoy Burghley.
Kentucky Three-Day Event
Experience “The Best Weekend All Year” as the Kentucky Three-Day Event brings elite CCI5* competition to the iconic Kentucky Horse Park. Our carefully curated hosted package places you at the Marriott Lexington Griffin Gate Golf Resort & Spa, set in the rolling Bluegrass hills and perfectly positioned for easy access to the action. With six nights’ accommodation, Lexington Club hospitality across all four days, an exclusive dinner with Olympic gold medallist Tom McEwen, a behind-the-scenes Horse Park tour, cross-country course walk, all transfers and our on-site team with you throughout — this is the immersive, well-looked-after way to enjoy Kentucky’s premier eventing weekend.
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