Many roads in and around the town centre were closed for several hours for the race, which got under way at Witton Park earlier.

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Bill Bradley has closed the gap in the Iowa race for the Democratic presidential nomination against Vice President Al Gore, according to a poll released Tuesday.

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Andre Agassi closed the gap between himself and Champions Race leader Lleyton Hewitt to just 43 points, but not in the manner he would have hoped for.

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After polls closed on Tuesday, Mr Garcetti reminded his supporters the race was not over.

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Enrollment is closed for this year, but hopes are for the race to become an annual event.

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Race organisers warned motorists to avoid the area as many roads in the city are closed and on-street parking suspended for much of the day.

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Meanwhile, the race among the lesser known Republican candidates was too close to call two hours after the polls closed.

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