Quick ground predicted for Ascot

Ascot clerk of the course Chris Stickels expects good to firm ground as the five-day Royal meeting gets underway tomorrow.

Mon, 19 Jun, 2006 - 18:28

Ascot clerk of the course Chris Stickels expects good to firm ground as the five-day Royal meeting gets underway tomorrow.

Part of the £200m (€290m) redevelopment of the course included relaying the straight track but after only one meeting since its re-opening, the turf is in top condition.

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Courts Racing Heathrow Person: Chris Stickels Person: Stickels Event: five-day Royal meeting Organisation: Ascot Organisation: Races

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