Talking Horses: Mark Johnston concerned about ARC's Southwell plans


Trainer would welcome a better surface at Southwell but does not favour more fixtures for the Nottinghamshire track

Mark Johnston has offered qualified support for a change of surface at Southwell, flagging up a significant concern he has with ARC’s plan for the track. “There’s a much bigger issue,” he told me yesterday. “The quotes from Arc have hinted they won’t be doing this without looking for more fixtures. Do we want more fixtures? Do we particularly want more all-weather fixtures?

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