NEWCASTLE United icon and former England international Peter Beardsley takes in Hexham Racecourse alongside four-time Champion Jockey Richard Johnson.
The pair were present at yesterday's (March 25) race meeting at the Northumberland racecourse.
Amiko, a horse part of Richard's newly established race club, finished second in the last race of the day, whilst Peter, who earned 59 caps for England during a long and successful footballing career, enjoyed the hospitality on offer alongside friends.
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Sean Tasker-Brown, assistant manager at Hexham Racecourse, said: "It was fantastic to welcome two sporting icons to Hexham Racecourse yesterday.
"It was great for them to be here; they met members of the public and had their photos taken."
The next action at Hexham Racecourse is the Easter Raceday on Monday, April 13.
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