Pre-race drama as fire engines called to Nottingham with racing delayed

Fire engines called to Nottingham to help with racing delayed.

Racing was delayed at Nottingham by half an hour on Wednesday after a fire alarm went off in the Centenary stand. The stand was evacuated and two fire engines arrived. Racing was given the go-ahead to begin. Opener (1.30) was supposed to start at 2.05, but it took place at just before 2pm.

Racing will resume shortly. It will try to run as close to the original schedule as possible.

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