Sir Alex Ferguson could score twice at Market Rasen Racecourse on Sunday (Jan 23)
The Manchester United manager has two horses entered for the first fixture of 2011 at the Lincolnshire racetrack, which is popular with many Brigg area race fans.
And with the Red Devils in action the previous afternoon, he might make an appearance to watch his equine charges which are both trained by George Baker.
Sinbad The Sailor, who has run just once over obstacles when he finished in third place, is entered in the opening Watch Racing UK On Sky Channel 432 Novices' Hurdle at 1.20pm.
The Scot's second hope is If I Had Him, which won for the first time over obstacles in November and is entered to run in the marketrasenraces.co.uk Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle. The horse is also engaged in the Middle Rasen Handicap Hurdle later in the afternoon. Trainers decide today, Friday, which horses will take part in the races.
At the meeting, a new Sunday Roast package is on offer - £55 per person to include use of a private hospitality box overlooking the track, two-course Sunday lunch, County Enclosure admission (worth £19 alone) and the racecourse's new-look raceday guide.
The Sunday Roast package will also be available at the fixtures on 20 February, 13 March and 3 April.
Pip Kirkby, the racecourse's managing director, said: "It's great that the wintry weather has finally relented and we can get racing again for the first time since November. And it would be wonderful if Sir Alex Ferguson were to join us for an afternoon at the races!"
Gates open at 11.20am. The first race is at 1.20pm, with the finale at 3.55pm.
General admission: Premier Members £26; County Enclosure £19; Tattersalls £14; Family Enclosure £9; Picnic Car Park £5 per car + Family Enclosure admission per adult. Accompanied children 18 admitted free of charge. Senior citizens and students - £4 off admission into County and Tattersalls (identification required). More information at RASEN COURSE
Just checked the results, Scribs...Unplaced!!!
ReplyDelete...hopefully, just like Man Utd...Come on L-I-V-E-R-P-O-O-L!!
You didn't back them, did you, Nige..as I saw a shirt-less character running thro' Brigg at about 6.40pm?