Catterick’s annual Family Raceday takes place on Tuesday (August 5), with a variety of attractions in the Course Enclosure to keep youngsters amused, including performances by The National Festival Circus, bouncy castles, face painting and a roundabout. There are vouchers for ice-creams for youngsters while stocks last! As usual, accompanied children under 18 are admitted free of charge into the racecourse. 

There’s also a parachute display during the afternoon by ‘The Tigers’ of The Prince of Wales’s Royal Regiment, while BFBS Radio will be in attendance. 

The seven-race programme is scheduled to begin at 2-15 p.m. and is supported by Betfred, a leading sponsor in British racing. The feature race is The Betfred Exclusive Competitions On Facebook Handicap Stakes – a contest for stayers over one mile and three-quarters. 

Musical entertainment is provided by ‘Trio Gitan’.  

As usual, the giant screen will be in use, while there’s an indoor play area for youngsters in the Course Enclosure. The raceday shuttle bus is in operation from Richmond town centre.