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Ed Dunlop: time to celebrate the stars of the all-weather as season reaches thrilling climax
Trainer on the valuable role the All-Weather Championships play across racing

Newcastle: hosts All-Weather Championships final day on Good FridayCredit: John Grossick (racingpost.com/photos)
All-weather racing gets the stage all to itself on Good Friday as the season reaches a climax with a feast of action.
Of course it's the All-Weather Championships finals day at Newcastle, with more than £1 million worth of prize-money up for grabs, but there are also valuable fixtures at Lingfield and Chelmsford.
The day provides a fitting finale to the winter season and it will get plenty of coverage with 11 races to be shown on ITV.
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