Catterick Racecourse’s fixture on Saturday 10 June coincides with World Gin Day, and to celebrate, the racecourse, in partnership with its caterers CGC Event Caterers, are offering a complimentary Gin and Tonic to the first 100 people to arrive at the main entrance.
The gates will open to the public for the Gin Festival Raceday at midday and a thrilling seven race card awaits racegoers looking to get closer to the action, with the first race scheduled for 2.10pm. The feature race is the five-furlong Download the Vickers.Bet App Handicap Stakes at 4.30pm, while the last race is scheduled for 5.40pm.
Alongside the racing action, racegoers can enjoy live music from Stockton-on-Tees based singer and guitarist Tom Powell and there will be a selection of gins available to try throughout the day at Carol’s Gin Bar.
Racegoers will also have the opportunity to win tickets to a future Catterick raceday by entering the competition on raceday-ready.com and for those new to racing, Amy Ryan, Catterick’s raceday presenter, will be providing some additional commentary and racing insights whilst the horses are in the Parade Ring. Amy is a successful former jockey, daughter of North Yorkshire trainer Kevin Ryan and Racing TV presenter with a wealth of knowledge about the sport.
Emma Stevenson, General Commercial Manager at Catterick Racecourse said: “We’re looking forward to celebrating World Gin Day with our racegoers at the Gin Festival Raceday on Saturday 10 June. It’s going to be an action-packed day with lots to enjoy throughout the afternoon – be sure to arrive early to enjoy a complimentary G&T on arrival!”
As with all Catterick’s fixtures, under 18’s race free and on 10 June, younger racegoers will be able to enjoy side stall games, a giant inflatable Helter Skelter and bouncy castles in the Course Enclosure amidst the racing action. Families are also welcome to enjoy picnics in the Course Enclosure.
Hospitality for this fixture is fully booked, but general admission tickets are still available, with advanced booking discounts on offer until 48 hours prior to the raceday. Racegoers can also pre-order their racecards and receive a 20% discount.
Course Enclosure tickets are just £5 per adult when booked at least 48 hours in advance (£7 on the day), while Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure tickets are £15 each in advance or £18 on the day. Tickets are available to book both online at catterickbridge.co.uk and over the phone by calling the racecourse office on 01748 811478 and will also be available at the gates on the day.
For those racegoers travelling by public transport, or staying in Richmond, a complimentary shuttle bus runs on racedays between Richmond Market Place to the racecourse, starting one hour prior to the first race. The shuttle bus will return to Richmond after the last race.