Cheltenham could be off Friday

No doubt they have watered, brain dead.

Never had that email before. I think they are expecting the worse.

13 race card-Saturday

Jumps racing...

Had the same email which I’ve also never received before will be getting another one at 730 am

On a positive side owners also got one so could be grounds related

GOOD TO SOFT, GOOD (IN PLACES) (Good ground in the 2m4f chute) (GoingStick:5.9 on 13-11-2025 at 15:30)

I’m backing horses in first time flippers tomorrow.

The get out will be the strong winds every one’s friend health and safety

They won’t want to ruin Saturday ground. Most likely move Shloer Chase and maybe Novice 3miler to Sat.

probably move the big races to saturday then the sun will shine and the obstacles wont be able to be jumped

Not very good if you have a runner Friday called of to safe Saturday

From the weather forecasts I'm seeing... All the heavy wind and rain over by the morning
And I'd be surprised if the going was worse than Soft

Maybe wrong, hope not for racegoers, connections, but if there was a "meeting to go ahead" market, like the old days, I'd be a 1.2 or better  backer

Never been a shortage of prophets of doom on here

true

..... Private Frazer signing in.

From the forecasts I've seen, the CoC should be out gathering up two of every animal.

It's currently pi55ing down

I think Regbutler is Michael Fish. Reports of biblical rain…well if your watching, don’t worry there isn’t.

Only 7mm overnight.
Good to soft, soft in places.
Expecting heavy rain for the rest of the day.

NO INSPECTION.

Great news ronnie

Jimnast.
Dry at the moment  look very  very  dark over Cleeve Hill.
Ronnie.

Must admit Ronnie I was expecting worse here

Jimnast.
Sad to say its raining here.
Was going to pop out for a couple of fresh baked almond croissants  but will leave it for moment. Ronnie.

Still waiting for the 730 email

Jimnast.
Received ours 701.

LIVENo inspection planned at Cheltenham despite potential for 20mm-plus of rain and overnight going change
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No inspection planned with Cheltenham ground good to soft, soft in places
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Heavy rain on the way
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37m ago
08:19, 14 November 2025
Cheltenham: set to be hit by a large band of rain on Thursday evening into Friday
Cheltenham could be hit by more than 20mm of rain
Credit: Edward Whitaker
The rain rather than the wind seems to be the sticking point at Cheltenham, with clerk of the course Jon Pullin warning of 20mm-plus throughout the day.
Such amounts would have a major impact on ground described as good to soft, soft in places, both today and for the rest of the weekend.
Speaking at 8am, Pullin said: "We had the 7mm overnight until 5.30am and we've had another 1mm since, and the course has taken it really well. However, the updated forecast this morning is still indicating significant rainfall with a total of 20mm and more potentially up to the end of the day, so we're expecting some heavier rain this morning and during racing. We'll just have to monitor conditions as we go.
"We're not seeing any issues with the wind but again we'll have to monitor it. The team did a great job yesterday going round putting extra supports on wings and things like that."
Green light for day one
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52m ago
08:03, 14 November 2025
Anyway (second left) chases home Caldwell Potter (grey) in the Jack Richards Novices' Handicap Chase at Cheltenham
Cheltenham: going is now good to soft, soft in places
Credit: Edward Whitaker (racingpost.com/photos)
Good news to start the day with no problems anticipated at Cheltenham for day one of the November meeting.
There had been concerns with weather warnings for rain and wind in place for much of England and Wales, but the going is good to soft, soft in places with no inspection planned.
A morning update from Cheltenham read: "Following 7mm of rainfall overnight, the going is good to soft, soft in places and the course is raceable.
"There are currently no inspections planned. However, there is significant rainfall forecast through the day and we will continue to monitor conditions."
Racegoers have been reminded to dress appropriately for the weather. Basically, you'll need your big coat.

heroic efforts by you fellas going to cheltenham today . i'll be watching on the box . a tricky enough card that will only get trickier when the monsoon arrives . good luck everyone .

Windsor.
Sad to say the weather  has taken a turn  for the worse it is know raining  heavy  and the wind  is getting  up I can not even see Cleeve  hill sat here in a lovely  apartment  thinking  should I go 5/6 each of two.Hope you are well.



Ronnie.

Should be ok for most of the meeting. Looking at the Met Office rainfall map the heaviest rain is due to fall later during the meeting. That could make Saturday tricky.