Tuesday, January 4, 2005
CATTERICK'S SEVEN-RACE PROGRAMME ON THURSDAY
Following two well-attended days' racing over the Christmas and New Year holiday period, Catterick's season over Jumps continues with a seven-race programme on Thursday (January 13), starting at 12-50 p.m.
The feature races are The Ilkley Handicap Chase (a contest for stayers over the extended three miles and one furlong), The Leeds Handicap Hurdle (two miles, three furlongs) and The W.L. and Hector Christie Memorial Trophy - a Novices' Handicap Chase over two miles.
The latter race commemorates William Christie and his son, Hector. William Christie passed away in 1962 at the age of 103. Educated at Eton and Oxford, his family were land-owners in Wensleydale. In the Victorian era, he was an amateur rider, and rode winners in six different countries! Known as 'The Squire of Jervaulx Abbey', William Christie owned racehorses until he was 100 years old, and he served as a steward at Catterick. His son, Hector, trained Fortina (owned by Lord Grimthorpe) to win the 1947 Cheltenham Gold Cup.
HUNTINGDON RACECOURSE - RACING INTO 2005!
Huntingdon is set to stage its first race meeting of 2005 on Friday 14th January. The course is to play host to a total of seventeen meetings throughout the year, with days such as the 'Cheltenham Double Header' (16th March), Easter Bank Holiday Monday (28th March), 'Countryside Evening' (10th May), Ladies Evening (May 26th) and Music Night (7th June) being the highlights of the first half of the year.
Racecourse Manager - Tina Dawson is optimistic about a successful year and said; "I am excited about this forthcoming year and for those who have yet to visit the course and experience the thrill of horseracing, please come and see us. We have a varied fixture list which starts on the 14th January and for both that meeting and our next we have discounted packages in both the restaurant and hospitality areas".
Friday 14th January: Gates open at 11am, the first race commences at 1pm and the last of seven races is at 4pm.
Wednesday 26th January: Gates open at 11.10am, the first race commences at 1.10pm and the last of six races is at 4.05pm.
Prices start at £12 for the Paddock Enclosure and £16 for the Day Members Enclosure, all prices are per person, CHILDREN UNDER 16 ARE FREE OF CHARGE.
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