Channel 4 off and running
While the high-profile meeting at Cheltenham has been abandoned due to a waterlogged track, there will still be live action from Musselburgh. That will give armchair viewers the chance to gauge the new presentation team headed by Clare Balding as Channel 4 will be the only terrestrial channel providing live coverage after BBC pulled out.
Balding, who was an integral part of the old BBC team, became a familiar figure with the general viewing public during the Olympics and Paralympics.
“I can’t wait to get started on presenting regular racing for Channel 4,” she said. “Channel 4 has assembled a fabulous team and I’m thrilled to be a part of it.”