Uttoxeter Saturday 8th October 1988 Racecard
On 8th October 1988, Uttoxeter Racecourse hosted a special day known as Regiments of Staffordshire Day. While this wasn’t one of the big national race meetings, it was a day full of local pride. The races were named after military units like the Staffordshire Regiment and Staffordshire Yeomanry, celebrating the region’s deep connection to its military history. It was a day for the local community to come together, watch some competitive racing, and honour the soldiers who had served the area.
2.00 The Recruits Novices’ Hurdle Race(Div I)
2.30 The Paymasters Selling Handicap Hurdle Race
3.00 The 16th/5th The Queen’s Royal Lancers Challenge Cup (A Handicap Steeple Chase)
3.30 The Lichfield Garrison Challenge Cup (A Novices’ Steeple Chase)
4.00 The Staffordshire Regiment Challenge Cup (A Handicap Hurdle Race)
4.30 The Staffordshire Yeomanry Challenge Cup (A Handicap Steeple Chase)
5.00 The Recruits Novices’ Hurdle Race(Div II)
