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Which tracks are inspecting and how are things looking?

The cold temperatures hitting Britain and Ireland are having a major impact on racing.

Here is our quick guide to each meeting in the coming days and what temperatures are expected.


Tuesday, December 20

Plumpton
Weather: Further rain on Monday, clearing on Tuesday to
leave dry, breezy conditions for racing
Going: Chase - Good to soft, soft in places; Hurdle - Soft, good to soft in places
First race: 12.25

Ludlow
Weather: Temperature +9C to +14C, showers (10mm)
Going: Good to soft, soft in places
First race: 12.15

Southwell (AW)
Weather: Turning mild over the weekend with chance of showers Sunday and Monday
Going: Standard
First race: 1.10

Newcastle (AW)
Weather: Temperatures due to rise from Sunday. Monday highs of 10C
Going: Standard to slow
First race: 2.40

Naas
Weather: Temperatures expected to reach 10C-12C on Monday with up to 5mm of rain forecast
Going: Yielding, yielding to soft in places
First race: 12.05

Wednesday, December 21

Hereford
Weather: Rain forecast on Sunday when temperatures due to rise, then milder with rain and some wind
Going: Good to soft (frozen in places)
First race: 12.15

Lingfield
Weather: Temperatures rising slowly today with the arrival of rain from midday (+2C). Heavy rain forecast through Sunday evening and Monday morning (20mm total).
Going: Good to soft, (good in places) frozen in areas
First race: 12.30

Taunton
Weather: Temperatures expected to continue to rise to plus 12-14C. Accompanied by rain, could be heavy at times. Frost in the ground currently
Going: Good (frozen in places)
First race: 12.53

Wolverhampton
Weather: Dry on raceday with temperatures getting up to 8C
Going: Standard
First race: 5.30


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Published on 7 December 2022inBritain

Last updated 19:14, 19 December 2022

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