Cheltenham searching for solution to run-in accidents after Friday double drama

Officials at Cheltenham have started a search for a long-term fix to the trouble spot on the chase course run-in which derailed two possible winners on the first day of its new season on Friday.

The executive is working with the BHA racecourse inspectorate and has contacted rails suppliers to find a workable solution after what were only the second and third occurrences of the type at the track in the last 70 years.

While Saturday's three chases were run without incident after Friday's white tapes were replaced by plastic sections, course officials have safety concerns for its workers and runners around riderless horses with this set-up.