Course gearing up for October return

It is "all systems go" at Hereford, which will stage racing under rules for the first time in almost four years on October 6.

"It's starting to get very exciting now," executive director Rebecca Davies said. "I've already had trainers on the phone asking about conditions as they would love to send horses for the first meeting.

"From small trainers to champion trainers it is fantastic that there is enthusiasm about us reopening and I would be hopeful that we will have some great runners on October 6."