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Grandstand

on BBC One London

Frank Bough introduces the Saturday sports spectacular featuring the Vernons Sprint Cup and three more top races from Haydock Park; the Rugby League Lancashire Cup Final from Wigan; Motoring from Smethwick; and the first of four special show-jumping competitions from Stoneleigh for the BBC Grandstand Trophy.

12.55* Football Preview
Sam Leitch introduces Grandstand's up-to-the-minute football preview, featuring the action and personalities in the news.

1.25, 2.50* Motoring
An international driving event for the Ken Wharton Memorial Team Trophy for 1969 (organised by The Hagley and District Light Car Club).

1.35, 4.35 Racing from Haydock Park
On the final day of the 1969 Flat Racing season, Grandstand covers four races from the mixed meeting at this popular Northern Course, including the last flat race of the 1969 season at 4.45.
1.45 Blackpool 'Chase (Handicap) (2 miles)
2.45 Vernons Sprint Cup (6 furlongs)
3.15 Vernons Organisation Stakes (1 1/2 miles)
4.45 Supplementary Plate (1 1/2 miles)
At 1.15 Julian Wilson introduces the highlights and personalities of the 1969 Flat season.

1.55* Indoor Show-Jumping: The BBC Grandstand Trophy Competition
Leading riders compete in the first of four special competitions to be held in the indoor arena at Stoneleigh.

3.20* Rugby League: The Lancashire Cup Final: Leigh v Swinton

4.55 Results Service
Football scores, racing results, and news during the afternoon. Times are subject to alteration.

Contributors

Presenter:
Frank Bough
Presenter (Football Preview):
Sam Leitch
Commentator at Smethwick (Motoring):
Murray Walker
Commentator (Racing):
Peter O'Sullevan
Commentator (Racing):
Clive Graham
Presenter (Racing):
Julian Wilson
Commentator (Indoor Show-Jumping):
Dorian Williams
Commentator at Wigan (Rugby League):
Eddie Waring
Producer (Motoring):
Brian Johnson
Producer (Racing):
Ray Lakeland
Producer (Show-Jumping):
Barrie Edgar
Producer (Rugby League):
Barney Colehan
Producer (Grandstand):
Brian Venner
Editor (Grandstand):
Alan Hart

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