Long Walk switched to Newbury

Newbury will benefit from Ascot’s downfall by staging the Long Walk Hurdle as part of a bumper eight-race card on December 29.

Fri, 18 Dec, 2009 - 16:40

Newbury will benefit from Ascot’s downfall by staging the Long Walk Hurdle as part of a bumper eight-race card on December 29.

Ascot were forced to abandon their scheduled meetings for today and Saturday due to snow, but British Horseracing Authority officials have moved quickly to save the Grade One contest.

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