GRA takes the wider view and improves Wimbledon; Following criticism of last year's Derby, pounds 70,000 project will alter shape of bends.(Sports) From: The Racing Post (London, England) | Date: February 26, 2003 | COPYRIGHT 2003 MGN LTD. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: Richard Birch

RICHARD BIRCH

THE GRA have announced plans to make significant alterations to the Wimbledon track in time for this year's William Hill Derby, a project likely to cost pounds 70,000.

Principal work will comprise re-profiling and increasing the radius of the first two bends in addition to re-aligning the inner running rail at the 460-metre start. Swing-on hurdles will also be introduced.

The sand type will remain unch...

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