Let's bear in mind that they were not going to inspect for Friday's card but called a late one and then said that a "precautionary" inspection would take place today at 8.00. Surely a cut-off period should be used, for example no more dithering less than 3 hours before the first race in order to save folk travelling.

I'm also narked by the number of positive vibes given about inspections that have lead to abandonments. Carlisle were "very hopeful" last weekend but it was abandoned. They must use different weather forecasters than the rest of us.

A second inspection at 11.30 at Ascot is just a joke, folk will either already be there or well on the way.

If you take the winter as October to March inclusive, the number of meetings lost is relatively small. There used to be far more lost to frost (up to 6 weeks with no racing in 1963) than waterlogging but that has changed. This last month is one of the wettest I can remember in 50 years but there have only been a few abandonments. What needs to change is the ability to move meetings at relatively short notice.

Why the fook does the word "precautionary" ever appear when referring to an inspection? It's either an inspection or it isn't, Is it supposed to communicate that they think they don't really need one but they are looking anyway, well that hasn't worked today has it. An inspection is an inspection ffs, if they are looking be it precautionary or otherwise then there is a concern.

sageform,

Also a huge increase in the number of race fixtures since 1963.

Just talked to someone that is there - looks like no hurdles in the home straight. Which would mean only four hurdles jumped in the last race.

Barry Geraghty seemed happy but he is Irish. The stewards still look undecided so nothing new there.

heads bowed  ,,think its off,,

11-50 and still no decision

Make a decision , that is all management exist for.

As usual it's all descending into farce.

That'll be to sell more over-priced drinks.

call it off,,ffs,,, wont be missed,,,

sure its not chris grayling in charge and not chris stickels ?

Will they be able to race on time if it goes ahead?

GOES AHEAD.

On a race-by-race basis. How many races before no refund on tickets?

Kevin -pmsl-, post of the month

race by race ....pathetic.
Clearly there are serious doubts on completion , should be off.

This sport stumbles for crass stupidity to buffoonery on a regular basis.

Amazed if low sun doesn't make a further mockery of it all assuming meeting finishes

I've been reading their refund T&Cs. If one race goes ahead you get a 50% refund. If it is abandoned after the 'third or feature race, whichever is later' then you get sod all. In today's case I would assume that the Long Walk is the feature race, so you might get 4 races for your money.