- Bathwick Tyres Trainers championship winner to be awarded
- Jason Dufosee Trophy for leading jockey to be awarded
Friday 11th May marks the end of the 2006/7 racing season for Wincanton Racecourse as they host their last race on the season’s fixture list. To celebrate the end of a successful season, Wincanton will be presenting their two most prestigious annual industry awards, the Bathwick Tyres Trainers Championship and the Jason Dufosee Trophy for the leading jockey.
The Bathwick Tyres Trainers Championship, is set to be the most hotly contended competition, with four top trainers all in the running for the first prize of £8,000. Moreover, jockey Sam Thomas currently leads the race for the Jason Dufosee Trophy but the competition is close behind making for a nail-biting finish. This trophy will be presented by a member of the Dufosee family. Both of these competitions are set to provide a tense finish on the night with additional prizes of £2000 and a £1000 box at the Course to also be awarded in the Bathwick Tyres Trainers Championship.
Steven Clarke, Managing Director of Wincanton Racecourse said: “This season has been one of our most exciting to date. The standard of trainers and jockeys that the Course has attracted over recent years is enviable and I look forward to Friday as the culmination of the trainers championship and the Jason Dufosee trophy as an opportunity to thank them for their support throughout the season.
“Awarded the Best Small Racecourse in the South West by the Racegoers Association for the sixteenth year, as well as winning the Racehorse Owners Association Gold Standard Award again in March were great recognition for the team here.”
The gates open at 4pm with the first race starting at 6pm and the last race at 8.30pm. The feature race of the evening is the Business Money Panto Prince Handicap Steeple Chase which has a competitive prize fund of £10,000. There are six races on the card. Other sponsors on the evening include Holbrook House Restaurant and Spa, Betfair, R K Harrison, Danebury Vineyards and Bradfords Building Supplies. For those wanting post racing and award giving entertainment The Kings of Queen will be performing outside the Badger Bar.
Entry for all children under 16 years is free and there’s plenty of parking free of charge at the Course. Entry prices start at just £6 but for those wanting an even better deal, advance packages can be booked at a discounted price on 08700 115007. Also available to those who book in advance is a great offer including racecard, entry, drink and Tote bet for just £10 (£15 in Premier).
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