New-look course ready for Leger punters

Bosses say phone lines at Town Moor have been overloaded by the demand for information about the festival and this weekend's Leger race.

But despite the problems, celebrity racing pundit John McCririck had praise for the course.

He said: "They've done an amazing job to get it on budget and on time. The management deserve a round of applause."

The course has issued an apology to people trying to buy tickets or make inquiries, adding it was trying to respond to all inquiries as quickly as possible.

Tickets are still available and can be purchased on the day.

The Princess Royal was due to officially open the revamped course today during a visit to Doncaster which also sees her visiting Thorne and Fishlake.