THE much-anticipated Isle of Wight Grand National and Ashey Scurry returns this morning (Sunday).

With good weather expected, the historic event will again be staged at West Ashey Farm and is expected to draw a decent crowd.

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This year’s event has attracted a celebrity from the world of horse racing — Charlie Fenwick, who was the jockey who won the 1980 Grand National at Aintree, riding Ben Nevis.

He will be there to watch his granddaughter race.

THE RACE ITINERARY

  • The Isle of Wight Shetland Champion Hurdle (11.45am).
  • The Elite Spas Puffing Billy Stakes for children on small ponies (12.15pm).
  • The Isle of Wight Shetland Grand National (12.45pm).
  • The Isle of Wight Shetland Gold Cup (1.15pm)
  • The Puffed Out Billy Stakes (1.45pm)
  • The Ashey Scurry (2.20pm)
  • The Junior Scurry (2.55pm).
  • The Isle of Wight Grand National (3.30pm).

Gates open at 10.30am.