Catterick will be hoping to finally get the course's 2003 campaign under way with a seven-race programme tomorrow, beginning at 12.35.

The two feature races benefit from the first-time sponsorship at Catterick of Sky Bet, one of the country's largest horse racing and sports betting companies.

The skybet.com Novices' Chase over two miles, three furlongs and The skybet.com Handicap Hurdle (two miles) are the principal races.

The former race was won last year by Europa, who has gone on to win both of his races over fences this season.

This is the first of six scheduled Saturday afternoon fixtures at Catterick this year