Strong card for Saturday Wexford races

By Dan Walsh

For the second Saturday in succession racing action takes place at Bettyville Park tomorrow, but sadly no spectators are permitted to attend on this occasion, as the fixture is run ‘behind closed doors’ under Government Covid-19 restriction guidelines.

Facing the starter at Bettyville Park for the Saturday afternoon card

It is a seven-race card with all races attracting the maximum safety number of eleven runners per event. The card consists of five hurdle races and two steeplechases. The ground conditions are described as ‘yielding’.

2.05pm; Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle of €12,500. Two miles 150 yards. (11 runners)

2.40pm; Curracloe Opportunity Handicap Hurdle of €9,000. Two miles 150 yards (11 runners)

3.15 pm; Morriscastle Handicap Hurdle (Division One) of €10,000. Two miles four furlongs (11 runners).

3.50pm; Morriscastle Handicap Hurdle (Division Two) of €10,000. Two miles four furlongs (11 runners).

4.25pm; Courtown (Mares) Maiden Hurdle of €10,000. Three miles (11 runners)

5pm; Rosslare Opportunity Handicap Chase of €11,000. Two miles four furlongs (11 runners)

5.35pm; Duncannon Handicap Chase of €10,000. Three miles, one furlong, 50 yards (11 runners).

All races will be televised live on Racing UK and on betting shop screens. Not as good as being trackside, but the next best way of supporting your local track!

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