Welsh Grand National 2011 live on BBC Two
December 27, 2011 · 0 Comments
The Welsh Grand National, the highlight of the Welsh Racing calendar and Chepstow’s most prestigious meeting of the year takes place on Tuesday 27 December live on BBC Two.
The event features the top trainers and jockeys competing for one of the most significant races of the National Hunt season. One of four races being covered live, the Welsh National, involves two circuits of the famous Chepstow track. The horses must clear 20 fences over three miles and 5½ furlongs – just under 6 kilometres.
Last year’s Welsh National was postponed until January 2011 following heavy snowfall, when AP McCoy lead Synchronised to victory. Synchronised, the 8 year old winner from last year had been the early favourite with the bookies, however has withdrawn in favour of participating at the Lexus Chase at Leopardstown. The favourites for the main race, the Coral Welsh National are Giles Cross, Viking Blond and Carruthers.
Clare Balding will be in Chepstow to present the coverage and will be joined by Rishi Persad, Mick Fitzgerald, Richard Dunwoody, John Parrott and Gary Wiltshire. Race commentary comes from Jim McGrath.
Race Card
1.00 - Bet In Play Now At coral.co.uk Handicap Hurdle
1.30 – Bet On Your Mobile Now At coral.co.uk Handicap Chase
2.10 – Coral Welsh National Handicap Chase
2.45 – Coral Future Champions Finale Juvenile Hurdle
Racing from Chepstow is live on BBC Two on Tuesday 27 December at 12.45pm.
Tags: BBC Sport, BBC Two, Chepstow, Clare Balding, Jim McGrath, Synchronised, Welsh Grand National
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