'One or two clearly haven't had a bet since March!' - Bookmakers back at Ludlow

Ludlow: welcomed racegoers back for the first time since FebruaryCredit: Edward Whitaker

The sounds of shouting and hollering and LED lights flickering on the boards were welcomed back to British racecourses as four on-course bookmakers returned to action at Ludlow on Wednesday afternoon.

Punters were rewarded with three winning outright favourites as well as a co-favourite as bookies reported steady business – with one or two lumpy bets.

Martyn Classic Racing reported a small profit on the day and went home happy with levels of business on the card.

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James StevensWest Country correspondent

Published on 2 December 2020inNews

Last updated 18:15, 2 December 2020

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