Which tracks are inspecting in Britain and Ireland and how are things looking for this weekend's jump racing?

Sub-zero temperatures are set to hit Britain and Ireland for the next few nights and the weekend jumps action has been impacted. Here is the state of play for the jumps fixtures in the coming days . . .

Saturday

Newbury – good to soft, good (in places). INSPECTION PASSED
Some freezing fog expected, with highs of only +1C by 1pm. Track will continue to monitor forecast. First race at 11.55.

Newcastle – Racing abandoned

Doncaster – good. INSPECTION PASSED
Sunny with daytime temperature of max 1C. Take-offs, landings and vulnerable areas are covered. First race at 11.49.

Bangor – soft, heavy in places. INSPECTION PASSED
Cold with sunny spells, 3C. First race at 12.36.

Fairyhouse – soft. INSPECTION PASSED
Potential for scattered wintry showers, with highs of 4C on Saturday. First race at 11.45.

Sunday

Carlisle – good to soft, soft in places (hurdle) Inspection at 8am on Sunday
Course currently raceable. Snow started at 8am with intensity varying throughout the morning, dusting so far. Soil temperatures gradually dropping during the week. Risk of snow over lunchtime, largely cloudy in the afternoon. Chance of snow overnight into raceday with overnight temperature of -1C or lower. Maximum daytime temperatures ranging 1-3C. First race at 12.35.

Leicester – soft, heavy in places (hurdle), good to soft, soft on Flat course crossings (chase) Inspection at 8am on Sunday
No frost in the ground at 8.30am Saturday. Dry on Saturday, clouding over around midnight with possible snow turning to sleet. Minimum temperature expected 0C rising to 3C. First race at 12.45.

Fairyhouse – soft
Potential for scattered wintry showers and officials are monitoring the forecast. Could drop to -1C on Saturday night with a high of 6C on Sunday. First race at 11.55.

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