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Chepstow Camel race begins

Jockeys at Chepstow racecourse are in for a bumpy ride as they swap horses for camels.

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Camel racing comes to Chepstow

Camel racing is a popular sport in the Middle East Credit: PA

Jockeys at Chepstow racecourse are in for a bumpy ride today as they take part in a charity camel race.

The sport, which is popular in the Middle East, is coming to the area for the first time.

Two heats, each made up of four camels, will follow the horse racing, and the first ones across the line will be entered into the Derby.

The charity event is raising money for Paul's Place, which supports adults with physical and sensory impairment.

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