Compounding matters is Storm Goretti blowing in, with up to 20 millimetres of rain forecast which could fall as snow. Clifford said: “I’ve called a second inspection because there’s still a bit of a bone to it and there are areas of concern. Exeter passed an inspection on on Thursday morning but called a precautionary 8am check ahead of racing on Friday. In Ireland the rescheduled Grade One card at Naas must pass a 7.30am inspection ahead of racing on Friday. Meanwhile, the British Horseracing Authority has announced an extra meeting will be staged at Chelmsford on Sunday on the all-weather.

Source: The Herald January 09, 2026 04:02 UTC