Good morning all,
Little for punters to get stuck into racing wise. Ffos Las's Thursday card was cancelled on Wednesday and we even lost Newcastle’s tapeta fixture to snow yesterday. That means no jumps racing in the UK until Saturday at the earliest. There’s a slight chance that Thurles maybe able to race today but they inspect in the morning due to forecast snow and ice.
Even worse, the signs are not looking good for Newbury’s Saturday Betfair Hurdle meeting. The course will inspect at 8.30am on Friday to see if racing can go ahead. The course is frozen and sub-zero temperatures are expected for the rest of the week. Unless the weather suddenly changes, which seems unlikely, I can’t see it going ahead.
There is some good news though the meeting may not be completely lost. Hopes are high that the meeting will take place either next Friday or Sunday, if ITV's terrestrial coverage can be obtained. If not, it could be held midweek.
If we do see any jumps action in Britain this weekend it’s likely to be at Warwick but even there freezing temperatures are expected.
Inside today’s main piece I have had a look at Saturday’s Betfair Hurdle. Just in case a miracle happens and anyway it may be useful for when the race does eventually take place. Plus, I have a couple of fancies from Newcastle and Meydan.
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