Catterick abandons last two races after persistent rain and Nottingham cancels Wednesday's meeting due to waterlogging. Catterick survived an inspection on the eve of the meeting and on raceday morning but was abandoned after five races.
Catterick's clerk of the course Fiona Needham felt a morning shower in North Yorkshire ultimately led to the fixture's downfall. She said: “It was decided in the inquiry that in the interests of safety we should abandon.
After considering all available evidence including the views of the riders that rode in this event, it was the determination of Stewards that the surface was unfit to proceed with racing and consequently, the remainder of the Hawkesbury program was abandoned.
Racing at Catterick Bridge began as early as the mid-17th Century, and the first recorded meeting took place on April 22nd 1783, but it was not until 1813 that a permanent course was created. New to racing? You can read a brief introduction and history of horse racing here.
This involves learning individual skills first, followed by Section and then Platoon skills, ending with an assessment in all subjects of which you have to be able to pass. During training, recruits are taught the importance of discipline, integrity, loyalty and respect for others.
Catterick Garrison is a major garrison and military town 3 miles (5 km) south of Richmond, North Yorkshire, England. It is the largest British Army garrison in the world, with a population of around 13,000 in 2017 and covering over 2,400 acres (about 10 km2).
Perth Racing abandoned the midweek program after calling off a Saturday meeting at Ascot because of extreme heat earlier this month. Ascot's rich spring and summer carnival opening fixture, featuring the $1.5 million Railway Stakes on November 18, was also hit by high temperatures.
The heat wave sweeping across Western and Southern Australia has claimed another meeting with Wednesday's Murray Bridge program being abandoned. Trainer David Hayes will saddle up 3 runners at Wangaratta on Tuesday. Photo by Race Horse Photos Australia.
Held every Sunday at Catterick racecourse. Catterick Sunday Market is the largest Sunday Market in the North of England and offers both traders and public great trading and shopping opportunities.
The hamlet includes Catterick Racecourse and a few houses, the Sunday market, held at the racecourse, was once the largest of its kind in Northern England. After declining fortunes, the market closed in 2016.
What was the name of the racehorse who famously disappeared in 1983?
Shergar was stolen from the Aga Khan's stud farm by an armed gang on 8 February 1983. Negotiations were conducted with the thieves, but the gang broke off all communication after four days when the syndicate did not accept as true the proof provided that the horse was still alive.
Which is the world's oldest racecourse still in operation?
Established in 1539, Chester is the oldest racecourse still in operation in the world. During the Roman occupation of Britain, most of the modern sixty-five-acre site of Chester Racecourse was not even dry land.
Heavy rain has drenched the Gold Coast track eventually forcing the meeting to be abandoned. The Gold Coast Magic Millions meeting has been abandoned after the running of just two races. Saturday's Magic Millions meeting was abandoned due to an unsafe track.
Fakenham Racecourse abandons meeting after opening race in the interests of horse and jockey welfare. Racing was abandoned at Fakenham on Wednesday after two horses slipped and fell on the same bend in the opening Maiden Hurdle over two miles.
Known for its ties to British nobility, the weeklong Royal Ascot is Britain's most popular race, seeing around 300,000 guests each year. Queen Elizabeth II was a regular at the event, and it has also been attended by celebrities and socialites.
The Gold Cup remains the feature race of the third day of Royal Ascot, traditionally the busiest day of the week, when high fashion and exquisite millinery take centre stage alongside flat racing's most elite stayers.
Catterick Garrison is the largest garrison of the British Army, comprising several barracks. The garrison is located near the Yorkshire Dales and the North Yorkshire Moors in Northern England.
Catterick is a small town based just off the A1(M) known for being the largest British Army garrison in the world and also its famous racecourse, Catterick is a great spot for people looking for their forever home or a low yield low risk investment.
Catterick, a small market town situated in North Yorkshire, is a hidden gem that offers an idyllic and peaceful lifestyle. The town is located on the River Swale, just five miles south of Richmond and 10 miles north-west of Northallerton.
Smoking. To assist compliance with the Health Act 2006, it is against the law to smoke within any facility or stand within Catterick Racecourse and where you see the Non-Smoking signs. Smoking is permitted in outside areas. Those partaking of tobacco products are requested to use the smoking recepticals provided.
