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Cheltenham Festival preview evening at football club

February 26, 2020
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EX-TOP jockey, Noel Fehily, and top trainer, Neil Mulholland, will be the stars at a special evening previewing the Cheltenham Festival.

The event is being hosted by Melksham Town Football Club, who will be making a donation to local charities, Wiltshire Air Ambulance and Dorothy House, from the ticket sales.

The preview evening takes place on Sunday 1st March, 7pm to 9pm, at the football club.

Organisers say, “This will be an evening previewing the races at Cheltenham Festival, which includes the champion hurdle, the Queen Mother Champion Chase and the Gold Cup amongst many others.

“We would also like to publicly thank Neil and Noel for supporting this event and giving up their precious time.”

For more information and for tickets, visit: https://bit.ly/38F390q

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