Graham Lee IJF Stable Staff Stakes

Thirsk Racecourse stages the second edition of the Graham Lee IJF Stable Staff Stakes on Friday. Sponsored by Sky Bet, the Graham Lee IJF Stable Staff Stakes sees 11 employees from racing yards compete in a one-mile 'hands-and-heels' race. The riders will be 'led up' by professional jockeys, with all participants having agreed to meet the minimum sponsorship obligation of £500. Last year's race raised £20,000 for the Injured Jockeys Fund (IJF), specifically to provide for the future needs of Lee, who was left with life-changing injuries after a fall...