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Be part of a world record attempt!

Join numerous other Mascots from around the country to compete for the prestigious title of 'Mascot Grand National Winner 2008'.

This year we are going for the world record.....so make sure you secure your place in the race now to avoid disappointment!

Each runner will receive:

• 2 complimentary raceday badges
• 1 free lunch voucher
• Medal, on completion of the race
• £20 travelling expenses contribution
• DVD of the race
• There will also be prizes for Top Charity Fundraiser, Ugliest Mascot Prize and Best Turned Out Prize
  

Race Details
	Time			1.10pm
	Distance			1 Furlong  (220 yards)
	Surface			Racecourse Turf
	Route			Final straight over 6 'hurdles'
	Gradient			Flat
Entry Details
	Entry limit			No limit but must be genuine mascots
	Age restrictions			18 & over
	Other restrictions			Not open to past or present professional or affiliated athletes Runners must be in genuine mascot costume
	Entry Fee			Competitors must agree to raise £25 minimum sponsorship which will be donated to the Willow Foundation (this must be received on the day)
	Photograph			Please enclose a photo of your mascot when returning your entry form. This must be full sized - no head or shoulders shots please
	Closing date			All entries must be received by Monday 29th September by 12pm
The name of each competitor wearing the mascot costume must be stated on the entry form. Failure to state correct name of runner will result in disqualification. Registration Pre-registration: All mascots must declare in the Club House by 11.30 am All mascots will also be registered in the parade ring prior to racing, failure to do so will result in disqualification.

How to Enter

To enter the race, Mascots must complete and sign the official application form and return it, along with a photo of your mascot, to the racecourse by email, fax, or post, to the address shown by12 pm on Monday 29th September.

Rules of Entry

DISCLAIMER
1. Neither Huntingdon Racecourse as the Organiser nor the sponsor, nor any of their agents, employees, staff or official representatives accept responsibility for loss or damage of costume or other personal property or the death or injury to competitors. This does not affect participants' statutory rights.
CONDUCT
2. All participants agree that by entering the Mascot Grand National, they do so at their own risk and accept responsibility for their own actions.
3. All participants agree to act in a safe manner so as to not put at risk the health and safety of others.
4. All participants agree to abide by the spirit and ethos of the Mascot Grand National.
5. Only genuine officially recognised mascots may participate in the race.
6. No past or present professional or affiliated athletes may compete.
7. The identity of each participant who is to run in the Mascot costume must be stated on the entry form. If there is to be a change to this the Organisers must be informed at least 7 days before the race.
DRESS
8. All participants agree to wear recognised Mascot costumes including big feet. Mascots who do not wear big feet as part of their costumes will be able to compete using alternative footwear permitted by the race organiser provided that it is deemed safe and fair by the organiser. Mascots must wear race sponsor branding which will be provided on the day.
9. Participants are not allowed to compete in spiked running shoes or any other footwear that may give them an advantage over other competitors or are deemed to be unsafe by the organiser.
STARTING PROCEDURES
10. The organiser shall be exclusively responsible for determining starting time and procedures. This shall include:

• The place of start, and the finishing place.
• The number of starting locations or places.
• Mascots not wearing big feet will start 30 metres behind those who do wear big feet. They will have to jump one extra hurdle.
• The interruption, delay or abandonment of the race or the race meeting at which the Mascot Grand National takes place.
  The number of runners in the race.
• No entrance after midday on Monday 29th September 2008.

DISQUALIFICATION
11. The organisers may disqualify entrants who in the organiser’s opinion fail to comply with any of the preceding clauses.
In addition participants will be automatically disqualified if they:
Act in a dangerous manner at any time before, during or after the race
Fail to start from the designated starting point or at the appointed time
Fail to jump all the fences in the race in the correct order
Lose any part of their costume or cause other competitors to lose theirs
Interfere with the running of any other competitor before or during the race
Interfere with any aspect of the smooth operation of the racecourse’s activities
Attempt to cheat before or during the race in order to improve their performance and overall position during
the race or affect the position and performance of other competitors
RESERVED RIGHTS
12. At the Organisers discretion each club, charity or business may have no more than 2 mascots running in the race.
13. The Organiser reserves the right to reject entries for any reason it may choose.
14. The Organiser reserves the right to amend the rules at its discretion in the interests of the race, the participants and the spectators.
15. The decisions of the Organiser are made in good faith and will be final in all cases and the Organiser will in no circumstances enter into any discussion about any aspect of any decisions made.
16. All runners must be over the age of 18 on the day of the race.
17. FAILIURE TO COMPLY WITH ANY OF THESE RULES WILL RESULT IN THE DISQUALIFICATION OF THE MASCOT AND MAY ACT AS A BARRIER TO ENTRY FOR FUTURE RUNNINGS OF THE MASCOT GRAND NATIONAL.

Entry Form
Name of Mascot
Name of Person Participating as Mascot
Address Details
Contact phone number
I have attached a full length photograph of Mascot (including feet)
Please send via email to: mascot.huntingdon@jockeyclubracecourses.com
Email Address
Mobile phone number
Date of Birth	Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Month January February March April May June July August September October November December Year 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990
This is the official mascot for (name of organisation/club/company)
Stature
Height
4 feet or shorter between (4 to 5 Feet) between (5 to 6 Feet) between (6 to 7 Feet) between (7 to 8 Feet) between (8 to 9 Feet) between (9 to 10 Feet) between (10 to 11 Feet) between (11 to 12 Feet)
Weight
20 to 40 kg 40 to 50 kg 50 to 60 kg 60 to 70 kg 70 to 80 kg 80 to 90 kg 90 to 100 kg 100 to 120 kg 120 to 150 kg 150+ kg
How I heard about the 2008 Mascot Grand National
If you have competed in the race before, please state when
Comments (for the form guide)
Best and worst things about being a mascot:
I promise to raise at least £25 for Huntingdon Racecourses' nominated charity
I agree to be bound by the rules of this race as may be set out from time to time by the organisers of this event.
Click HERE to download a copy of the entry form.