Skipton Races are set to welcome a very special visitor.

This year’s Grand National-winning horse Auroras Encore will make a guest appearance on Saturday at 1.15pm.

Auroras, trained by Sue Smith at Eldwick, near Bingley – will be helping to raise money for the Injured Jockeys Fund which is building a rehabilitation centre near Malton for seriously-injured sportsmen and women.

Held at Heslaker Farm, Carleton, the event includes seven races, starting at 2pm.

Gates open at 11am.

For further information, contact (01756) 748136 or 07980 301808.