Channel 4 off and running

CHANNEL 4’s new-look racing team swings into action today – despite the best efforts of the British winter to put a dampener on proceedings.

While the high-profile meeting at Cheltenham has been abandoned due to a waterlogged track, there will still be live action from Musselburgh. That will give armchair viewers the chance to gauge the new presentation team headed by Clare Balding as Channel 4 will be the only terrestrial channel providing live coverage after BBC pulled out.

Balding, who was an integral part of the old BBC team, became a familiar figure with the general viewing public during the Olympics and Paralympics.

“I can’t wait to get started on presenting regular racing for Channel 4,” she said. “Channel 4 has assembled a fabulous team and I’m thrilled to be a part of it.”