SALISBURY racegoers will get one last chance to watch Richard Hughes in the saddle tonight.

The three-time champion flat jockey, who is set to retire in a matter of days, has three rides at the Netherhampton venue.

Jayjinski runs in The Bathwick Tyres British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Stakes for trainer Richard Hannon.

Hughes and Hannon again team up in the Kenneth Quested Drayson Memorial Maiden with Holland Park, before the former signs off for Brendan Powell on Rideonastar in The T&M Glass Handicap Stakes.

Hughes has been a regular feature at Salisbury over the past 21 years, riding his first winner there in 1994 aboard High Typha and regularly finishing as the track’s leading jockey.

He has ridden 171 winners at the racecourse from 860 rides to date but due to other commitments, has only appeared in one meeting at Salisbury so far this season.

Clerk of the course Jeremy Martin said: “We are delighted that Richard will be riding at Salisbury one final time.

“All the staff and directors wish Richard the very best in his new career and would like to thank him for his support as our leading jockey of recent years.

“We look forward to welcoming him back with his first runners as a trainer before too long.”

Some 62 runners have been declared for Saturday’s seven-race card.

The feature race is The £12,000 Bathwick Tyres Handicap Stakes, which has attracted a select field of eight runners including Roger Varian’s Mujassam, who is one of two rides for Paul Hanagan.

Varian has been in terrific form at this track in recent weeks and will be hoping his charge can continue this run.

Martin added: “Saturday evening is shaping up to be another busy evening at the racecourse.

“Over 4,500 attended the equivalent fixture in 2014 and we may well do better than that this year as the weather looks like it will be very kind.”

Gates are due to open at 3pm and the first race is at 5.15pm. Tickets will be available on the day for all enclosures.

The course is set to turn into an open-air nightclub after the end of racing with music due to stop at 10.30pm.