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Photo of Persian Punch winning by a whisker in 2002
Persian Punch (centre) wins at Salisbury in September 2002

 

 

 

 


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FIRST LISTED RACE OF THE SEASON AT SALISBURY ON 15TH JUNE

Posted June 9th, 2003

Salisbury Racecourse opens its doors for exciting horseracing action on Sunday, June 15.

It's an opportunity for racegoers to come and enjoy a great Sunday day out at the races at the beautiful Wiltshire racecourse. The initial contest on the Sunday six-race programme is due off at 2pm.

Entertainments include the Freefall Parachute Team of the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment and the Lucknow Band of the Prince of Wales's Division. Younger racegoers, who gain free entry if under 16 and accompanied by an adult, can enjoy a number of children's entertainments and a creche will also be in operation. The gates open at 11am.

Axminster Carpets, a great supporter of the racecourse, sponsors the Sunday feature contest, the £34,000 Listed Axminster Carpets Cathedral Stakes (3.30pm) over six furlongs for three-year-olds and upwards.

The inaugural running of this Listed sprint in 2002 was won by the Toby Balding-trained Palace Affair and the victory was the first leg of a marvellous treble for the Pursuit Of Love filly who then won Listed races at Sandown and York.

The Sunday card also features the £14,000-added Alan Blencowe Motor Racing Rated Handicap Stakes (2.30pm) over one mile and six furlongs for three-year-olds rated 0-95.

Last year Seaborne's success in the equivalent race was a popular victory for local handler Roger Charlton, who trains at the historic Beckhampton House in Marlborough.

Another competitive handicap on the programme is the £10,000-added Tote Placepot Handicap Stakes (3.00pm) over five furlongs for three-year-olds and upwards rated 0-85.

The James Eustace-trained Greenwood treated racegoers to a marvellous finish last season, just holding on by a short-head from Law Breaker who finished like a train and probably would have prevailed in another stride.

Two other races are the opening £8,000-added Army Benevolent Fund City Bowl Fillies' Handicap Stakes (2.00pm) over one mile and four furlongs and the mile £8,000-added Chamber Of Commerce Maiden Fillies' Stakes (4.00pm).

Salisbury Racecourse prides itself on the welcome it provides for racegoers and last year won the Racegoers Club award for being the best small racecourse in the South-West.

Jeremy Martin, Salisbury's Clerk of the Course and Racecourse Manager, said: "We are looking forward to the second running of the Axminster Carpets Cathedral Stakes on Sunday, June 15. This sprint-event is one of five Listed races being held at Salisbury this season."

Admission prices are Members £16, Tattersalls £10, Course £5, and, as at all Salisbury's meetings, accompanied children under 16 are admitted FREE to all enclosures. Car parking is also FREE. A big screen will be located opposite the stands on the day to assist spectators in following their fancies.

For further information, please call Jeremy Martin at Salisbury Racecourse on 01722 326461

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