Several UK fixtures have been moved on Saturday, Apr. 17, as a mark of respect for the funeral ceremony of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, the British Horseracing Authority announced on Sunday. In addition, there will be no races held between 2:45 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. that day. Both the Coral Scottish Grand National fixture and the Dubai Duty Free Spring Trials have been moved from Saturday, to Sunday, Apr. 18, with the full race times finalised on Monday. Other changes to the UK racing programme are as follows:
- Apr. 17 cards at Bangor-on-Dee and Thirsk racecourses will start earlier to conclude by 14:45.
- Apr. 17 cards at at Brighton and Nottingham will begin on or near their planned start times, though minor race time adjustments may be announced tomorrow.
- Apr. ITV Racing will not broadcast on Apr. 17, but will cover races for Ayr (five) and Newbury (four) on the main channel as planned from 12:55 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Apr. 16 cards at Newbury and Ayr will go ahead as planned.
- Apr. 18 cards at at Stratford and Wincanton will go ahead as planned.
Also, black armbands will be worn and flags will continue to fly at half-mast through Saturday, Apr. 17. For more information, please visit www.britishhorseracing.com.
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