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 The second of Catterick’s four successive Wednesday afternoon fixtures next week (July 10) is set to begin at 2-20 p.m.

 

The feature race is The 5th Regiment Royal Artillery Heimdall Handicap Stakes, a contest for stayers over two miles for the Turmeric Challenge Trophy. Turmeric was trained at Newmarket by the late David Morley and owned by his wife, Melanie. He won eight races at Catterick between 1987 and 1989 and was a real favourite with racegoers at the course.

 

Members of the 5th Regiment Royal Artillery – based at nearby Marne Barracks – make their annual visit to Catterick as they maintain links with their local racecourse. The Regiment’s Inter-Battery Tug of War Final will take place during the afternoon.

 

The Yorkshire Racing Summer Festival Handicap Stakes is contested over seven furlongs and the race title draws attention to the Festival which takes place on the county’s racecourses between 20 & 28 July.

 

As usual, the giant screen will be in use.