Testing ground at Ascot as Petit Robin heads Ladbroke field

Conditions at Ascot are certain to be testing for the two-day fixture culminating in Saturday’s card featuring the Long Walk Hurdle and The Ladbroke.

Testing ground at Ascot as Petit Robin heads Ladbroke field
Thu, 20 Dec, 2012 - 12:03

Conditions at Ascot are certain to be testing for the two-day fixture culminating in Saturday’s card featuring the Long Walk Hurdle and The Ladbroke.

The going is currently heavy, soft in places, but with further rain forecast, clerk of the course Chris Stickels believes it could be simply heavy before tomorrow’s meeting.

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