Turf surface could be good by race time on Friday says clerk of the course

The Jonathan Thomas-trained Catholic Boy is put through his paces on the main track at Churchill Downs

Churchill Downs: 1.83 inches fell on the track as of Thursday afternoonCredit: Edward Whitaker

Track superintendent Jamie Richardson, Churchill Downs' equivalent of the clerk of the course, details the turf situation ahead of the Breeders' Cup

We recorded 1.83 inches of rain at Churchill Downs and the going is yielding as of Thursday afternoon, but I'm thinking it could be yielding to good by tomorrow.

There is a slight chance of a shower on Friday but the forecast seems to be improving all the time.

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Published on 1 November 2018inGrand National festival

Last updated 14:42, 2 November 2018

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