SEDGEFIELD’S annual Cheltenham Festival preview evening will take place on Thursday, Match 9, with a panel of trainers and jockeys among the line-up that will share tips with North-East punters.

Nigel Kane, VIP Customer Manager at 188Bet has sponsored the evening and will join the panel that includes commentator Gareth Topham; local trainer Brian Ellison, and jockeys Henry Brooke, Danny Cook and Nathan Moscrop.

Jill Williamson, executive director at Sedgefield Racecourse, said: “The Cheltenham Festival is the highlight of the Jumps calendar, and a meeting that attracts a huge amount of interest from people up and down the country. Having experts here to share their views and knowledge is great, and we’re sure the preview evening will be a big success.”

Tickets are available, with admission to the preview evening at £9 including Pie, Chips & Peas supper. Doors open at 6.30pm and the preview will begin from 7pm.

For more information or to buy tickets, visit www.sedgefield-racecourse.co.uk or call 01740 621925.