RACEgoers visiting Wincanton tomorrow will be able to get a close up of this year's John Smith's Grand National winner Comply Or Die who will be parading at the course.
The nine-year-old trained by David Pipe won jump racing's most famous horse race earlier this month will be parading at 3pm alongside Minnehoma, winner of the 1994 National for Martin Pipe, David's father. Martin and David Pipe are the first father and son combination to have both won the race.
Feature race of the day is the Bathwick Tyres Taunton Handicap Chase run over two miles and boasts a £10,000 prize fund. Bathwick Tyres are keen supporters of Wincanton Racecourse and have sponsored the entire racecard.
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The first race starts at 2.20pm and the last at 4.50pm and the gets are open at 11.30am.
Steven Clarke managing director of Wincanton Racecourse said: "Countryside Day is always one of our most popular fixtures of the entire season. Bathwick Tyres sponsor this event each year and every year the event gets bigger and better than ever. The attendances of two Grand National champions from the Pipe yard will make this one of our best yet.
"We are now nearing the end of the season and this event provides a great way to ensure the season continues on a high note to the end."
Under 16s gain free entry to the course and there is plenty of parking free of charge within the grounds.
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