Introduced by Frank Bough
12.20*
Football Focus with BOB WILSON
12.50; 1.25; 2.0*
Racing from Cheltenham
1.0 Nicolet Instruments Handicap Hurdle Race (3m If)
1.35 Mackeson Gold Cup Handicap Steeplechase (21m)
Challengers from Ireland and the North of England make up a strong field for the richest steeplechase of the season so far.
2.10 Lambert and Butler Premier Steeplechase (Qualifier. 21m)
Commentators PETER O'SULLEVAN
JULIAN WILSON and RICHARD PITMAN
1.45; 2.40; 3.20*
Motor Racing from Thruxton
Three exciting races are featured this afternoon from this famous Hampshire circuit: the Wendy Wools Formula Three, Formula Ford and Special Saloon Car races. Commentator MURRAY WALKER
2.20; 3.0*
International
Badminton from Bracknell Sports Centre The Ladbroke Trophy
Britain's MIKE TREDGETT and RAY STEVENS , the holders and Commonwealth Games gold medallists, are aiming for a fourth consecutive win in this tournament. Their strongest opposition will come from STEFAN KARLSSON and CLAES NORDIN , of Sweden, who are the European Doubles Champions. Commentator BARRY DAVIES
3.45* Half-time Football Scores
3.50*
Rugby League from Huddersfield
Websters Yorkshire Cup Final Hull KR v Leeds
Leeds, the holders, have injury problems and are struggling to find their form this season, whilst Challenge Cup holders HULL KR have made an impressive start to the season and begin favourites. Commentator EDDIE WARING
4.40* Final Score
Classified football results, match reports and the latest news of today's other sporting events.
Today's timetable:
12.20 Football Focus
12.50 Racing; 1.10 Sports Round-up
1.25 Racing; 1.45 Motor Racing
2.0 Racing: 2.20 Badminton
2.40 Motor Racing: 3.0 Badminton
3.20 Motor Racing: 3.45 Football Scores
3.50 Rugby League; 4.40 Final Score
* Timings subject to alteration
Television presentation:
Football Focus BOB ABRAHAMS Racing BILL TAYLOR
Motor racing RICHARD TILLING Badminton JOHN PHILIPS
Rugby League KEITH PHILLIPS
Producer Grandstand MARTIN HOPKINS Editor Grandstand HAROLD ANDERSON