Strong line-up likely for Fontwell Park’s Southern National
One of Fontwell Park’s biggest races of the year looks like being a cracker on Sunday.
A big crowd is expected for the Southern National – a race that’s run just short of three miles, four furlongs over 21 fences.
It takes place at 1.05pm and will be shown live on ITV3. It’s part of a six-race card that could be extended to seven if the opening race is divided into two.
Fontwell Park clerk of the course Philip Hide: “There are 18 entries for the Southern National at this stage. That’s likely to see a field of around 10 line up, though it may be more.
“Last year's winner Livin On Luco is currently on top weight, with connections also having Call Me Legend as an option.
“The ground is currently good to soft with a drier period ahead of us now. Sunday could see rain, but at present it looks likely to be after racing.”
Livin On Luco, trained by Philip Hobbs and Johnson White, is likely to face competition from the likes of Jamie and Josh Moore’s Ventura Highway and Paul Nicholls’ Rickety Bridge.
Gates open at 10.30am and tickets are cheaper in advance via fontwellpark.co.uk