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Thirsk’s James Herriot ‘All Creatures Great & Small’ Family Day Meeting on Monday afternoon (August 18) is a seven-race programme scheduled to begin at 2-15 p.m. with a race for maiden two-year-olds supported by The European Breeders’ Fund, one of two races the EBF support during the afternoon.

 There’s a variety of attractions for young racegoers to celebrate the close connection with James Herriot in Thirsk including a mini petting farm, pony rides and bouncy castles in the Family Enclosure. Also, former Grand National rider, Carrie Ford will be attending helping youngsters master the mechanical horse! The ‘Gershin Gang’ provide the musical entertainment from the Paddock Enclosure bandstand. 

The feature races are The herriotworld.com Handicap Stakes over one mile (supported by The Herriot Country Tourism Group),  The Racing UK Anywhere Available Now Handicap Stakes (one mile and a half), while sprinters take part in The Download The New Racing UK iPad  App Handicap Stakes over five furlongs. 

 The giant screen, situated opposite the stands, will enable racegoers to follow even more of the action on the track.