AN inspection has been called at Cheltenham with one of the tracks ‘waterlogged’ amid a torrential downpour.
The Cross Country race on Wednesday could be moved to Friday if it is deemed unraceable during an 8am inspection tomorrow.
SplashThe current view at the track with the rain continuing to fall[/caption]
The TimesThe Cross Country track, which is on the inner of the main racecourse, is waterlogged[/caption]
Former Gold Cup winner Minella Indo, who will be ridden by Rachael Blackmore, is the 2-1 favourite for the race.
But bosses could move it to Gold Cup day on Friday – creating an eight-race extravaganza – if the ground is too bad.
A Jockey Club statement read: “Following 6mm of rainfall overnight, which is a significant change from the 2mm-4mm initially forecast, and with a further 4mm-6mm forecast today (Tuesday 12th March), there will now be an inspection on the Cross-Country course at 8am tomorrow (Wednesday 13th March).
“The Cross-Country course is currently waterlogged in places.
“In the unfortunate event that the Cross-Country course fails tomorrow’s inspection, we are working alongside the BHA on a contingency plan for the Glenfarclas Cross-Country Chase to be run on Friday 15th March, Gold Cup Day.
“We will keep everyone informed as and when decisions have been made.
“The Old and New Course have taken the rain well and the Going is now Soft, Heavy in Places.”
More to follow.
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