The totepool Thirsk Hunt Cup heads a seven-race programme at Thirsk on Saturday (May 3) – the first of three successive Saturday fixtures at the course. Racing starts at 1-55 p.m.
One of the most competitive and popular handicap races on the Flat in the north over one mile, The Thirsk Hunt Cup is the centre-piece of the afternoon’s action on the track, with every race supported by totepool. Offering prize money of £25,000 the Thirsk Hunt Cup has been a feature race for well over a century and looks sure to attract a good turnout. Last year’s winner, Norse Blues – trained at Maunby near Thirsk by David Barron – returned to Thirsk to land the totepool Thirsk Summer Cup in August.
Also featured on Saturday is The totepool Home Of pool Betting Handicap Stakes (seven furlongs), while sprinters take part in The Collect totepool Winnings At Betfred Shops Handicap Stakes over the minimum distance of five furlongs.
There’s musical entertainment during the afternoon from the bandstand in the Paddock Enclosure by ‘Dr.Jazz’ while there are bouncy castles for children in the Family Enclosure, along with the playground. Collections will be made for Yorkshire Cancer Research.
The giant screen, situated opposite the stands will enable racegoers to see even more of the action as well as showing racing from Newmarket featuring the first Classic of 2014, the QIPCO 2,000 Guineas.