inspection

An inspection has been called for Haydock Park on Tuesday, after a trio of races were abandoned on the round course on G2 Temple Stakes Day. The inspection is set for 1 p.m. to determine the suitability of switching next weekend's fixtures to the inner course. Action on the track's outer course was curtailed after a hole was discovered following a false step taken by Friendly Soul (Kingman) in the opening Listed Hedge Of Oak Stakes, with the feature sprint races switched following a delay and inquiry to the inner...

Clerk of the Course Chris Stickells has called an inspection for 12.45pm ahead of the fourth day of racing at Royal Ascot citing "marginal" ability to race. Consistent heavy rain has fallen at the Berkshire track since racing concluded on Thursday. With the going having been amended from good to firm on Thursday to soft, heavy in places by 11am on Friday, Ascot subsequently released a statement which read, "Following 26mm of rain since racing yesterday, and with a few false patches of ground which means the ability to race...