Newcastle

I thought you were joking but having had a look, apart from the 2:10

each race has lost nearly half its runners

Like most courses they seem to be struggling with a decent grass coverage, it looked very bare in places. They also have a problem with their watering system.

all that rain we had and as soon as it stops for 4 to 5 days, there is a water shortage

The sport is in crisis, no question.

meanwhile @ sandown the hurdles track is an andrew cooper special...watered soft