Grim outlook for jumping fans

Racing enthusiasts are having to face up to the possibility of there being no racing in either Britain or Ireland on St Stephen's Day.

Thu, 23 Dec, 2010 - 17:01

Racing enthusiasts are having to face up to the possibility of there being no racing in either Britain or Ireland on St Stephen's Day.

A combined total of 11 meetings were originally to take place but that number has quickly been whittled down to three – and even they are far from certain to go ahead.

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