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DOUBLE TRIGGER HONOURED AT REDCAR

Monday 7 September 2009

Double Trigger, one of Britain’s great stayers on the Flat in recent years, is once again honoured in The Double Trigger Maiden Stakes at Redcar on Monday (September 14), when the seven-race programme is scheduled to start at 2-10 p.m.

A contest for two-year-olds over nine furlongs, The Double Trigger Maiden Stakes is supported by The European Breeders’ Fund, and is the equivalent race won by Double Trigger on his racecourse debut in 1993, when he broke the track record for a juvenile over that distance, winning by ten lengths at 14/1!  Thus, a remarkable career was launched at Redcar.

 
Trained at Middleham by Mark Johnston, Double Trigger won 14 of his 29 races, twelve of which were Group races, becoming the first horse for over 150 years to win the Doncaster Cup on three occasions (1995, 1996 and 1998). He had a locomotive named after him, while a life-size bronze of Double Trigger stands at Doncaster racecourse. Double Trigger is now a dual-purpose stallion, standing at East Burrow Farm in Devon. In a racing career in which he earned his connections over £500,000, Double Trigger was purchased for just IR£7,200 at the 1992 Irish National Sale!
 
Regular sponsors, Market Cross Jewellers support a handicap contest for three-year-olds over one mile and three-quarters.
 
Monday’s opening race, a contest for two-year-old maiden fillies, is also supported by The European Breeeders’ Fund. The giant screen, situated opposite the main stands, will enable racegoers to see even more action on the track.

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Monday 13th September

Monday September 13th, 2010
First Race: 14.00

Regular Meeting.  7 Races on the card.

Where to Eat & Drink Guide and discount vouchers

Guide to betting with the tote

Wednesday 22nd September

Wednesday September 22nd, 2010
First Race: 14.15

Regular Meeting.  7 Races on the card.

Where to Eat & Drink Guide and discount vouchers

Guide to betting with the tote

Saturday 2nd October = Tote Two Year Old Trophy Day

Saturday October 2nd, 2010
First Race: 14.10

Feature Meeting.  7 Races on the card.

Children under 16 get in for FREE when accompanied by a paying adult!

Where to Eat & Drink Guide and discount vouchers

Guide to betting with the tote

 

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