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Musselburgh farce hints at a long year ahead for racing fans
I was hoping 2025 would bring a realisation by racecourses that ordinary racegoers are important for their future.
I planned to attend Musselburgh with friends on Friday. There had been yellow weather warnings for the area for more than a week and we were hoping an early decision would be made to avoid travel problems etc.
However, after a first inspection was held on Thursday morning, a later one was ordered for 4pm that same day.
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