Wincanton racecourse hosts its last raceday of the season on Thursday May 8.

To celebrate the end of a successful season, Wincanton will be presenting their two prestigious annual industry awards, the Bathwick Tyres Trainers' Championship and the Jason Dufosee Trophy for the leading jockey.

The Bathwick Tyres Trainers' Championship is set to be the most hotly contended competition, with four top trainers all in the running for the first prize of £8,000.

Jockeys Richard Johnson, Robert Thornton, Joe Tizzard and Sam Thomas are very much in the race for the Jason Dufosee Trophy, which will be presented by a member of the Dufosee family.

Both of these competitions are set to provide a tense finish on the night with additional prizes of £2,000 and a £1,000 in cash and an expenses paid private box for 12 at the course to also be awarded in the trainers' championship.

Steven Clarke, managing director of Wincanton Racecourse, said: "This season has been one of our most exciting to date. The standard of trainers and jockeys that the course has attracted over recent years is enviable and just gets better and better.

"I look forward to Thursday as the culmination of the trainers' championship and the Jason Dufosee contest, but also as an opportunity to thank all the owners, trainers and jockeys for their support throughout the season."

Clarke added: "Awarded the Best Small Racecourse in the South West by the Racegoers' Association for the 17th year, as well as presented with the Racehorse Owners' Association's Gold Standard Award again were great recognition for the team here."

The gates open at 4pm, with the first race starting at 5.50pm and the last race at 8.20pm.

The feature race of the evening is the Bradfords Building Supplies Wessex Area Champion Hunters' Steeplechase, which has a competitive prize fund of £8,500.

There are six races on the card and a prize fund of £34,500 available. After the racing and awards ceremony there is live entertainment from tribute band, Imagine The Beatles, who will perform outside the Badger Bar in the grandstand enclosure.

5:56am Monday 5th May 2008

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