CATTERICK’S FLAT SEASON ENDS ON TUESDAY
Catterick’s final fixture on the Flat this year takes place on Tuesday (October 29), when racing is scheduled to begin at 1-50 p.m.
The feature race is The Happy 90th Birthday John Gawthorpe Handicap Stakes over seven furlongs. John’s daughter, Judith Beckett won last year’s Go Racing in Yorkshire Best-Dressed Lady Racegoer competition.
The Racing Post Weekender support the opening two races – a contest for maiden two-year-olds and a handicap race for sprinters – both held over six furlongs.
Going into this final meeting of the season, David O’Meara (who is based at Nawton near Helmsley) and jockey Graham Lee lead the way in their respective categories regarding the awards for the top trainer and rider during Catterick’s campaign on the Flat, supported by The Nag’s Head at Pickhill.
As usual, the giant screen will enable racegoers to see even more action on the track while the indoor play area will be available to young racegoers.
Catterick’s next meeting on Wednesday, December 4 signals the start of the course’s 2013/14 season over Jumps.