HUNTINGDON Racecourse stages its traditional horse racing fixture on the second day of the Cheltenham National Hunt Festival on Wednesday (March 16).

HUNTINGDON Racecourse stages its traditional horse racing fixture on the second day of the Cheltenham National Hunt Festival on Wednesday (March 16).

It means that visitors to Huntingdon can enjoy a relaxing day at the races and watch all the action from Cheltenham on a large video screen.

The first 500 punters who wager �10 in total on any combination of Cheltenham Festival bets with the Tote will receive a free Cheltenham racecard.

On the racetrack, ladies come into sharp focus with the Bet On The Cheltenham Festival Toteplacepot Lady Riders’ Handicap Hurdle - once known as the “Ladies’ Champion Hurdle”.

The first race at Huntingdon on Wednesday is at 1.45pm.

INFORMATION: Adult admission: Main Enclosure �15. Accompanied under 18s – free. No Picnic Enclosure. Parking: free. Contact information: telephone 01480 453373; advance ticket purchases 0844 579 3007; or see www.huntingdon-racecourse.co.uk