AN auction will fundraise for an injured jockey.

A Cheltenham Preview Night organised by Hexham Racecourse will be held at the Tynedale Function Suite at Hexham Auction Mart to fundraise for the injured jockey, Graham Lee via the Injured Jockeys Fund.

The event will be held on Wednesday, March 6 from 7pm. Tickets cost £12 and includes full bar facilities and light refreshments.

As part of the event, Hexham Racecourse is auctioning:

  • A week-long stay at an award-winning holiday cottage.
  • A round of golf and lunch with Andrew Thornton and former Champion Jockey Kevin Darley.
  • Two tickets for the Leger Legends Lunch on Sunday, September 15 at Doncaster Races.


The racecourse posted on Facebook: "Many thanks to Gavin and Alison Hamilton and Andrew Thornton for donating.

"Tickets are almost sold out so if you would like to attend please give us a call on 01434 606881 or visit bit.ly/3TYeW4b."