Carlisle's fixture on Wednesday given green light as forecast rain fails to materialise

Carlisle’s meeting on Wednesday will go ahead after a planned inspection was brought forward and passed on Tuesday morning.

The course was unraceable on Monday because of areas of standing water after 24mm of rain fell between 2pm on Sunday and 7am on Monday.

But the forecast of further rain failed to materialise and there are now no concerns for the Flat fixture.

Clerk of the course Harry Phipps said: "No further rain materialised after the deluge we had and it's been dry since then. That allowed the water to go off the top of the ground and the track is good to go.

"It's great we can go ahead as it's been challenging weather for the Flat season. We lost our night for lady riders last month due to waterlogging following all the rain we had in July, but we've got through it to where we are now thankfully."

Wednesday’s six-race card is scheduled to start at 2.05pm.

Read more . . .

'If you're involved in sport, you know this is going to happen' - Kia Joorabchian on Kevin Stott sacking 

'She's a real dark horse for the race' - our experts give their idea of the 2023 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe winner 

Sign up to receive On The Nose, our essential daily newsletter, from the Racing Post. Your unmissable morning feed, direct to your email inbox every morning.