A NORTH East racecourse is gearing up for one of the highlights of its national hunt season when the Betfred Class 2 Novices Handicap Hurdle Final gets underway next week, with a top prize fund of £20k up for grabs. The qualifiers have proved extremely popular with over 100 horses competing.
Sedgefield Racecourse is set to host the culmination of its Hurdle Series on Friday, March 20, with a prize fund of £20k on offer. Last year seen Tim Easterby winning the Hurdle Final with Get A Buzz ridden by Dougie Costello. With five qualifiers for this season can Tim be as successful this year. A further press release will include entries this coming Monday.
The raceday, which gets started at 12.00pm, will see seven races in total with the pinnacle race, the Class 2 Hurdle Final getting underway at 3.35pm.
Jill Williamson, Executive Director of Sedgefield Racecourse, said: “We’re getting ready for what we’re sure will be a very popular fixture, with the culmination of the Hurdle Series attracting large numbers of entries due to an attractive prize fund. We hope that race-goers will turn out in force to enjoy one of the highlights of our racing calendar.”
Mrs Williamson added: “We would like to thank Betfred for their support of the Hurdle Series which has included all Novice Hurdles held at Sedgefield this season.”
Grandstand & Paddock admission tickets are on offer at £10 and packages start from £16 when booked in advance. For more information, or to buy tickets, visit www.sedgefield-racecourse.co.uk or call 01740 621925
