It’s ‘Super Heroes’ Family Day at Thirsk this Friday (August 30), with attractions for young racegoers in the Family Enclosure such as Spiderman and Batman look-a-likes, the ‘Great British Racing’ Kids Roadshow, face painting, bouncy castles and playground. As usual, accompanied children under 18 years of age are admitted free of charge into all enclosures.
The Paradise Steel Band provides the musical entertainment during the afternoon, while the giant screen, situated opposite the stands, will enable racegoers to follow even more of the action on the track.
Racing on Friday is scheduled to begin at 2-10 p.m. and the seven-race programme features The Theakston Lightfoot Handicap Stakes for sprinters over six furlongs and The JW 4×4 Northallerton Handicap Stakes over seven furlongs. The opening race is The British Stallion Studs Maiden Stakes – a contest for two-year-olds – supported by The European Breeders’ Fund.