Wetherby’s season over Jumps continues with a meeting next Tuesday (March 18), when the seven-race programme is scheduled to start at 2-10 p.m.
The feature races are The New racing UK Anywhere Available Now Handicap Chase over the extended two and a half miles and The Follow @wetherbyRaces on Twitter Handicap Chase – a contest for stayers over three miles and one furlong.
Last year’s Grand National-winning trainer, Sue Smith, who is based at High Eldwick near Bingley, once again leads the way in the competition to be Wetherby’s top trainer this season as she attempts to retain her title, while Jason Maguire has a narrow advantage in the jockeys’ category from Brian Hughes, as he ,too, bids to retain his crown.
Wetherby is next in action on Friday, March 28 – the annual ‘Wear A Hat Day’ in aid of Brain Tumour Research.