Cheltenham passes precautionary inspection with day 2 of the Festival going ahead as expected
WEDNESDAY'S racing at Cheltenham will go ahead as planned as the course passed a precautionary inspection.
Officials at the track were due to inspect at 8am but called forward the process to give racegoers plenty of time to know the outcome.
Thankfully, the course was given the all clear and Ladies Day will take place as scheduled.
Cheltenham released a statement saying: "Racing at Cheltenham today will go ahead following a precautionary inspection.
"The strength of the winds has now moderated on the forecast allowing Simon Claisse, Clerk of the Course, to give the green light early in order to provide certainty to racegoers and participants before many journeys begin.
"We will continue to monitor the weather forecast moving forward."
Claisse added: "We're delighted that the weather conditions have changed from the initial forecasts and the prospect of higher wind speeds and gusts have receded.
"We're looking forward to a fantastic day's racing on the Old Course with the feature race the £400,000 Grade 1 Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase."
Ladies Day race card
WHETHER you're looking for top class hurdling or a cross country contest raced over nearly four miles, Ladies Day definitely doesn't disappoint.
Here are the races you'll be able to enjoy on day two of this year's Festival.
- 13.30 The Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle
- 14.10 The RSA Steeple Chase
- 14.50 The Coral Cup Hurdle
- 15.30 The Betway Queen Mother Champion Steeple Chase
- 16.10 The Glenfarclas Cross Country Steeple Chase
- 16.50 The Boodles Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle
- 17.30 The Weatherbys Champion Bumper