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Rain would greatly help Newbury’s cause ahead of the weekend

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Rain would greatly help Newbury’s cause ahead of the weekend

Keith Ottesen is working hard to keep the Newbury track dry. Venetia Williams withdrew her horse from Ascot. The weather is unsettled and the ground is good. It has been the driest summer for a number of years. There is a drought in the south of England and central England. It is expected to become normal in future because of climate change. In the past, the weather has changed because people have changed. They are talking about climate changes regularly. For more information on the drought click here. for more weather news click here . to the page you came from. on Racing TV. To the article you can click on here:

Rain would help Newbury's cause ahead of the weekend. Recommended bets are advised to over-18s. National Gambling Helpline is on 0808 8020 133.

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