NEWBURY REPLACEMENT FIXTURE ANNOUNCED FOR FRIDAY 17TH FEBRUARY

10 Feb 2012 Pre-2014 Releases

Following the abandonment of racing at Newbury on Saturday, the British Horseracing Authority, in conjunction with the Levy Board, has granted Newbury a replacement fixture to be staged on Friday 17 February. The major races lost from Saturday’s card will be rescheduled, including the previously rescheduled Scilly Isles Novices’ Chase (Grade 1).

The first three races of a seven race card will be on Channel 4. Full details of the timings and which races will be featured to follow.

The original entries for the Betfair Hurdle Race will stand and trainers are required to make confirmations once again on Saturday 11 February. Entries for all other races must be made by noon on Saturday 11 February, with declarations to run made by 10am on Thursday 16 February.

For further information please contact John Maxse, 07785 243232