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The John Matthews Memorial Handicap Hurdle is run in the memory of John Matthews, the former Mayor of Market Rasen who sadly passed away in February 2021. John served seven tenures as the Mayor of Market Rasen and was an extremely popular figure throughout Lincolnshire.

John also served as an avid member of Market Rasen Business Initiative Group, The Mary Portas Pilot, Market Rasen Town Partnership, De Aston School Governor, Market Rasen Racecourse Liaison, and Market Rasen Station Restoration Group, as well as his council work.

John and his family did a great deal for local charities during his tenures as Mayor, raising over £20,000 for causes such as the Air Ambulance, Lives, Fire Fighters, Motor Neuron Disease Association and Flights for Life.

John was also a keen supporter of the racecourse and is much missed by all throughout the locality.