Racegoers attending next week’s ‘Champagne Tuesday’ meeting at Thirsk (June 17) will be able to enjoy watching a seven-race programme beginning at 2-20 p.m., along with the action from the opening day at Royal Ascot, which will be shown on the big screen opposite the main stands and also on the closed-circuit televisions in all enclosures. 

Ladies can take part in the ‘Best Royal Ascot Hat’ competition, supported by Adorn Hats of Harrogate and Market Cross Jewellers. Judging will take place at approximately 5-00 p.m. in the Parade Ring. 

Funds will be raised on Tuesday for the ‘Good Night’s Sleep Appeal’ for Martin House Children’s Hospice, which is being supported by BBC Radio York, who will be broadcasting from the course. Thirsk has created a ‘Good Night’s Sleep Appeal’ package at £25 per head, with the racecourse making a donation for every package sold. This includes entry into the Paddock Enclosure, ‘Dish of the Day’ buffet, a pint of beer, glass of wine or soft drink, official racecard and form guide, free car or coach parking and a totepool betting voucher. 

The principal race is a Handicap contest for fillies and mares over one mile – one of three races supported by The European Breeders’ Fund during the afternoon. 

Also featured is The Theakston Best Bitter Handicap Stakes over one mile and a half; sprinters take part in The Market Cross Jewellers Handicap Stakes over six furlongs and The Cardale Asset Management Handicap Stakes is contested over seven furlongs.