Yorkshire Jockeys Horse Racing

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Racegoers attending the ‘Champagne Tuesday’ at Thirsk (June 18) 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, with the first three in the competition winning prizes totalling over £1,000, courtesy of Adorn Hats of Harrogate and Market Cross Jewellers. Judging will take place at approximately 4-10 p.m. in the Parade Ring. There’s also a special ‘Premier Champagne Package’ which can be pre-booked at £29-95 per person and consisting of Premier Enclosure Badge, a luxury seafood sandwich, glass of chilled champagne and full-colour racecard including runners at Royal Ascot
 
The principal race is The British Stallion Studs Supporting British Racing European Breeders’ Fund Fillies’ Handicap Stakes, a contest for fillies and mares over one mile, while the EBF also support a contest for novice two-year-olds over the sprint distance of five furlongs.
 
Also featured is The Theakston Best Bitter Handicap Stakes over one mile and a half. Theakston’s Brewery of Masham support The Woolpack Bar in the Premier Enclosure. Sprinters take part in The Market Cross Jewellers Handicap Stakes over six furlongs.
 
Musical entertainment throughout the afternoon is provided by The L.A. Jazz Band.