|  | | Could Newbury have done better 15th June 2005 10.15am | | | | York may have seen off Newbury to host the Royal Ascot festival this year, but interest in the event is reported to be down. The hats and dresses extravaganza has become a feature of the London social calendar, but Ascot has closed for a £185m redevelopment, and York scooped the prize after beating off Newbury by a neck. Meanwhile, Newbury has been enjoying record crowds for its centenary celebrations, which appear to have been blessed by good weather. | | | |
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