Catterick Racecourse offers a unique opportunity to local businesses

Thursday 25 May will see local businesses take centre stage at Catterick Racecourse as part of the first Local Businesses Race Day at the course.

The day has been designed to promote the local area and encourage race goers from all areas of the community. With six trade stands from a variety local businesses at the course there will be lots on offer for both business people and racegoers to enjoy alongside the racing.

Emma Binnian, Sales & Marketing Manager said: “We wanted to give something back to the community and hope that this day will give local businesses the chance to showcase their products and network with others, as well as discover the potential business opportunities available within the local area.”

The seven race card kicks off at 1:50pm and offers plenty of action including the feature race of the day, The Racing UK Profits Returned to Racing Handicap Stakes, with a total prize fund of £10,000. The card also features The RDA Richmond and Catterick Group Handicap Stakes, in support of the local Riding for the Disabled charity who will be at the course on the day.

Amongst all the racing action, there will be the opportunity to win a bottle of Catterick Races branded bubbly! Racegoers should remember to bring their business cards with them on the day in order to enter the prize draw.

The racecourse is offering businesses with a ‘DL’ postcode, and their staff, a number of discounts including 2 for 1 admission into the Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure. Anyone looking to take advantage of this offer will need to book their tickets in advance via the racecourse office.