Central Park have announced significant prize money increases as they become first track to stage a race under the new SIS era at 10.29 on New Years Day.
All races will carry a minimum of £40 ‘also ran’ money rising to £50 in the top grades. The lowest grade winners will collect £100 rising to £20o for top heat stayers.
Graded hurdles are being introduced at the home of the Grand National and Springbok. There will be five grades with minimum win prize money of £100 rising to £200 and appearance money ranging from £45 to £50
Barry Stanton, advisor to Central Park, said: “These are extremely exciting times at the track and everyone is feeling extremely positive about the future.
“Our trainers are fully supportive of our efforts and are busy building their strengths to meet the demands of a five meeting a week schedule.
“The appointment of Peter Miller from Hove has been well received and new faces continue to arrive to strengthen the infrastructure to support the tracks’ development”
