Cheltenham Festival Alters Race Times Due to Weather Conditions
In response to adverse weather conditions, the Cheltenham Festival organizers have adjusted the race schedule for Wednesday, March 13th. The decision follows persistent rainfall totaling 11mm, rendering parts of the Cross-Country course unraceable and leading to the unfortunate abandonment of the Glenfarclas Cross-Country Chase.
Despite hopes for improved conditions, the forecast remains unsettled, with further showers expected on Thursday and Friday. Consequently, there is insufficient time for the Cross-Country course to recover adequately, resulting in the decision not to reschedule the abandoned race.
As a result of the race abandonment, the revised race times for Wednesday, March 13th, are as follows:
– Race 1: 13:45
– Race 2: 14:30
– Race 3: 15:15
– Race 4: 16:00
– Race 5: NA
– Race 6: 16:50
– Race 7: 17:30
Despite the setback, racing enthusiasts can still anticipate an exhilarating day of competition. The Going on the Old & New course has been reported as Soft, with Heavy patches in places, ensuring a challenging yet thrilling experience for both competitors and spectators.
