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12.20
Football Focus
It's quarter-finals day in both English and Scottish cups.
BOB WILSON previews the ties.
12.50
Professional Boxing
This week's action comes from the Civic Hall in Wolverhampton, as CLINTON MCKENZIE , the British Light Welterweight Champion fights ADAY ALLEN from Leicester over ten rounds in this Mike Barrett promotion. Commentator HARRY CARPENTER
1.10
Racing Preview
On the eve of the Cheltenham Festival, with over £400,000 prize money to be raced for, RICHARD PITMAN reveals the romantic story behind Ireland's Champion Hurdle contender Dawn Run, owned - and occasionally ridden -by the remarkable 63-year-old MRS CHARMAINE HILL. Also in focus - the 275,000 Tote Cheltenham Gold Cup.
1.25, 1.55, 2.25
Racing from Chepstow
1.30 The Ice House Hurdle Race (2m)
2.0 The Lion Steeplechase (Handicap. 3m)
2.30 The Deep Wealth Hurdle Race (2m)
This race, with its valuable prize money, commemorates Sheikh Ali Abu Khamsin 's brilliant young hurdler who was tragically killed in the equivalent event 12 months ago. Commentators PETER O'SULLEVAN
JULIAN WILSON , RICHARD PITMAN
1.40 Sports Round-up
2.10, 2.40, 4.15
International Athletics from RAF Cosford England v USA
The indoor season ends on a high note with the visit of the powerful US team, who will all be building up for the Los Angeles Olympics. The England team includes ADE MAFE, PHIL BROWN , TODD BENNETT , KEITH STOCK and COLIN REITZ
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Commentators
RON PICKERING , STUART STOREY
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3.20
Rugby League Preview
3.30, 3.55
Rugby League
The State Express Challenge Cup
Highlights of one of today's third round ties.
Commentators
RAY FRENCH, ALEX MURPHY
3.50 Half-times
4.35 Final Score
The classified check plus news of today's'other sporting action.
Television presentation: Boxing BOB DUNCAN
Racing RICHARD TILLING
Athletics JOHN SHREWSBURY
Rugby League KEITH PHILLIPS
Assistant editor, Grandstand BRIAN BARWICK Producer, Grandstand MARTIN HOPKINS Editor, Grandstand JOHN PHILIPS