RECEPTIONS AND PARTIES

Riders receive complimentary admission to all receptions and parties at the Event. Below is the listing of receptions and parties, as well as the options to purchase individual or additional admission to select receptions and parties for Event connections such as competitor guests, sponsors, vendors and volunteers. Due to space limitations, these events are not open to spectators without connections to the Event:

1. Wednesday Welcome Reception - The Sponsor and Competitor Welcome Reception, hosted by the Ocala Jockey Club, is on Wednesday from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm, located at the OJC Clubhouse. Hors-d'oeuvres are served. Reception free to competitors, officials, sponsors and VIP Club. Individual tickets $35 each. Cash bar with beer, wine and signature drinks, "Clubhouse Pond" and "Racehorse Remix", at $5 each. Partial proceeds from sales of signature drinks are donated to the Retired Racehorse Project.
2. Saturday Competitors' Party - The Competitors' Party is on Saturday evening, starting at 6:30 pm. An incredible dinner feast is presented by 4 Rivers Smokehouse, with a band playing into the night. Party free to competitors, officials, sponsors and VIP Club. Cash bar with beer, wine and signature drinks $5 each. Partial proceeds from sales of signature drinks are donated to the Retired Racehorse Project.
3. Sunday Winners' Celebration - Awards and Winners Reception, hosted by the Ocala Jockey Club, is on Sunday starting at 4:40 pm to acknowledge the winning riders and to present their awards. Champagne and deserts. Reception free to competitors, officials, sponsors and VIP Club. Cash bar with beer, wine and signature drinks available at $5 each. Partial proceeds from sales of signature drinks are donated to the Retired Racehorse Project.