York avoids worst of the rain but Chester is hit

Going at Cheshire course eased to soft

THE going at Chester has eased to soft (from good) following 10mm of rain on Saturday morning but, as of 11.30am, York had missed most of the rain that has struck the north of England.

Newmarket may provide the day's Group 1 action but York is likely to be the most popular course in terms of attendance and patrons will be hoping that the rain stays away.

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Tony McFadden

Published on 9 July 2016inPreviews

Last updated 13:08, 9 July 2016

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