Catterick’s 2022/23 National Hunt season comes to an end on Wednesday 8 March when the course will stage its Countryside Ladies’ Day, which this year also coincides with International Women's Day.
Countryside Ladies’ Day has grown in popularity since its inception in 2020, with the day providing an opportunity for racegoers to showcase winter fashions whilst enjoying an afternoon of thrilling racing action.
Amid the action packed seven race card, racegoers will be invited to take part in fashion competitions including Best Dressed Lady and Best Accessory. Unlike during the Flat season, racegoers are encouraged to dress for the weather during the National Hunt season and the judges will be looking for Countryside inspired outfits with both style and practicality important factors!
The Best Dressed Lady competition has been kindly sponsored by the Black Bull Inn and Catterick’s Jumps Season Best Dressed Lady for 2023 will win a two-course meal for two people and a bottle of wine.
The Black Bull Inn, located in Moulton just 5 miles from the course, also offers a discount to Catterick’s Annual Card Holders and all racegoers with a valid race card.
Millbry Hill Country Store are offering a prize for the best accessory on the day, so whether you’ve got a favourite fedora, gorgeous gloves or beautiful boots make sure you wear them to Catterick Races on Wednesday 8 March for a chance to win a £20 Millbry Hill voucher and a bottle of champagne!
Emma Stevenson, General Commercial Manager at Catterick Races said: “This meeting on Wednesday 8th March is the final fixture of our 2022/23 National Hunt season – we’ve had a fantastic season so far and it’s great to end on a high note with Countryside Ladies’ Day. We always look forward to seeing all the wonderful outfits on Ladies’ Day!”
Catterick’s Champion Owner, Trainer and Jockey for the 2022/23 season will also be decided by the end of racing on 8 March. Millbry Hill have kindly supported the Champion Jockey series and Brian Hughes, with 7 winners so far this season, looks set to be Catterick’s Champion Jockey for the third year in a row.
Sue Smith currently tops the Champion Trainer series, but it’s close at the top with just one win between the top six trainers, and the Owner’s series is also very tight!
The racing action on the day is scheduled to start at 1.20pm, with the feature race – a 3 miles 1 Furlong Novices’ Steeple Chase – at 3.20pm. The last race on the card is scheduled for 4.20pm.
The gates will open to the public two hours prior to the first race and a free shuttle bus will run from Richmond Market Place to bring racegoers to the racecourse approximately 1 hour prior to the first race and will return after the last.
Tickets will be available to purchase at the gates on the day, while advanced and group booking discounts are available at catterickbridge.co.uk and via the racecourse office up to 48 hours prior to the race day. Accompanied under 18’s are admitted free of charge.