VIDEO: Fontwell hope to avoid February frustration

Gloom at Fontwell - they'll be hoping to avoid such scenes when their 2016 programme begins / Picture by Clive Bennett

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There was more Fontwell frustration at the weekend as the racecourse lost a second consecutive fixture.

Last week’s rain was too much for the ground and Sunday’s fixture was abandoned as early as Friday.

It was the second Sunday in a row race-goers had missed out on a jump-racing card at the track.

It means Fontwell’s 2016 programme will not now get under way until Thursday, February 18.

That’s the next scheduled meeting, while the totepool National Spirit Hurdle celebrates its 51st year ten days later on Sunday, February 28.

Relive last year’s race, won by Kilcooley, in our video, above.

You can save money on tickets by booking in advance at www.fontwellpark.co.uk or on 01243 543335.

Don’t miss this week’s Chichester Observer (Feb 4 edition) for a chance to win tickets to a forthcoming Fontwell fixture – and you can also find out where the Goodwood Raechorse Owners’ Group have been watching some action

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