The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that an additional all-weather fixture will take place at Chelmsford on the afternoon of Wednesday 7 February in light of the cold weather forecast for the coming days.

Entries will close at 12 noon on Monday 5 February, with declarations at the 24-hour stage Tuesday 6 February. Full race programme details will be available via the racing admin site, www2.racingadmin.co.uk.

Additional race at Ayr

Separately, an additional race has been programmed at Ayr on Sunday 11th February meaning seven races will now take place. The contest will be a  Class 5 0-100 handicap chase over three miles and half a furlong with entries closing at 12 noon on Monday 5 February along with the rest of the card.

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For further information on the either of the items above please contact the BHA Racing Department on 0207 152 0050 or [email protected]