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Hot on the heels of their successful season-opening fixture, Ripon are gearing up for their first feature meeting of 2018 on Saturday 28th April and a fantastic afternoon of action is on the cards, with over £120,000 in prize money up for grabs at ‘Yorkshire’s Garden Racecourse’.

The M.C.H. Hutchinson Memorial Handicap over 1m4f and the Download the Award-Winning At The Races App Handicap over 2m are the feature races of the afternoon and Ripon Champion Trainer of 2016 and 2017, Tim Easterby, is pondering both options for the reappearance of his Chester Cup hopeful My Reward.

“I’m not 100% sure which of the two races My Reward will run in just yet,” said Easterby. “He won the two-mile handicap last year and he likes the track. He’s in good order and I hope he can make a pleasing reappearance as a stepping stone on to the Chester Cup next month.”

The North-Yorkshire based trainer is also hopeful of a big run from a popular Ripon regular Flying Pursuit, who makes his return to action in the At The Races Sky 415 Handicap.

“He’s in great form for his first run of the season,” commented Easterby. “He’s won three times over the course and distance, we know he loves the track and the ground will be fine for him so I’d be very hopeful of a good run from him on Saturday.”

In addition to the quality racing action, there will be music from the Wetherby & District Silver Band and our charity partners for the day, British Red Cross Yorkshire and Cancer Research UK, will also be on course.

Looking ahead to May, Ripon are hosting their popular FREE Friday evening fixture on 11th May, as part of an initiative to encourage first-time racegoers to enjoy a taste of the sport. This is the third year that Ripon has offered racegoers the opportunity to come for free and the feedback from previous visitors, particularly those experiencing racing for the first time, has proved highly positive.

The following weekend then sees Ripon stage the first of their four annual Family Days on Sunday 20th May, with traditional entertainment on offer for all ages.

James Hutchinson, Managing Director and Clerk of the Course said: “We are very much looking forward to our first feature raceday of 2018. With plenty of prize money on offer it promises to be a great Saturday afternoon of racing.”

You can keep up to date with all the latest news and offers from Ripon Racecourse course on their social media pages, or by visiting their website.

Website: www.ripon-races.co.uk

Saturday in store at Yorkshire’s Garden Racecourse

Hot on the heels of their successful season-opening fixture, Ripon are gearing up for their first feature meeting of 2018 on Saturday 28th April and a fantastic afternoon of action is on the cards, with over £120,000 in prize money up for grabs at ‘Yorkshire’s Garden Racecourse’.

The M.C.H. Hutchinson Memorial Handicap over 1m4f and the Download the Award-Winning At The Races App Handicap over 2m are the feature races of the afternoon and Ripon Champion Trainer of 2016 and 2017, Tim Easterby, is pondering both options for the reappearance of his Chester Cup hopeful My Reward.

“I’m not 100% sure which of the two races My Reward will run in just yet,” said Easterby. “He won the two-mile handicap last year and he likes the track. He’s in good order and I hope he can make a pleasing reappearance as a stepping stone on to the Chester Cup next month.”

The North-Yorkshire based trainer is also hopeful of a big run from a popular Ripon regular Flying Pursuit, who makes his return to action in the At The Races Sky 415 Handicap.

“He’s in great form for his first run of the season,” commented Easterby. “He’s won three times over the course and distance, we know he loves the track and the ground will be fine for him so I’d be very hopeful of a good run from him on Saturday.”

In addition to the quality racing action, there will be music from the Wetherby & District Silver Band and our charity partners for the day, British Red Cross Yorkshire and Cancer Research UK, will also be on course.

Looking ahead to May, Ripon are hosting their popular FREE Friday evening fixture on 11th May, as part of an initiative to encourage first-time racegoers to enjoy a taste of the sport. This is the third year that Ripon has offered racegoers the opportunity to come for free and the feedback from previous visitors, particularly those experiencing racing for the first time, has proved highly positive.

The following weekend then sees Ripon stage the first of their four annual Family Days on Sunday 20th May, with traditional entertainment on offer for all ages.

James Hutchinson, Managing Director and Clerk of the Course said: “We are very much looking forward to our first feature raceday of 2018. With plenty of prize money on offer it promises to be a great Saturday afternoon of racing.”

You can keep up to date with all the latest news and offers from Ripon Racecourse course on their social media pages, or by visiting their website.

Website: www.ripon-races.co.uk