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  Catterick’s final fixture on the Flat this year takes place on Tuesday (October 28), when racing is scheduled to begin at 1-50 p.m.

 The David Barker Memorial Handicap Stakes – a contest for sprinters over six furlongs – remembers a former trainer who was based at nearby Scorton. He passed away in February, aged 44. Always a popular figure at racecourses in Yorkshire, the north and Scotland, David enjoyed a fair amount of success at Catterick. He was particularly adept at producing good sprinters, such as Celtic Mill and Sierra Vista. He also trained multiple winners such as Tancred Times and Mecca’s Mate. Appropriately, his colours were carried to victory at Catterick last Saturday by Comino. 

Going into this final meeting of the season, Malton trainer, Richard Fahey and jockey P.J. McDonald 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 and outdoor play areas in the Course Enclosure will be available for youngsters. The raceday shuttle bus service operates from Richmond town centre. 

Catterick’s next meeting on Wednesday, December 3 signals the start of the course’s 2014/15 season over Jumps.