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Article: BBC HEAD CHASE FOR SOVEREIGN.(Sport)
- Article from:
- The Mirror (London, England)
- Article date:
- July 3, 2008
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Byline: By DAVID YATES
THE BBC yesterday emerged as the front-runner to show the pounds 10million Sovereign Series - a championship of 10 Group 1 races designed to take British racing to a brand new audience.
The Sovereign Series, officially launched at the Bafta headquarters in London yesterday, uses a Formula One-style points system to crown Britain's champion Flat racehorse.
Beginning with the 2,000 Guineas at ...