Huntingdon's Boxing Day meeting called off due to waterlogged ...

Huntingdon?s Boxing Day meeting called off due to waterlogged track

The horseracing fans have faced another unfortunate report, as Huntingdon?s Boxing Day meeting has been called off due to a waterlogged track. The conditions were so dreadful at the track that the officials had no option, but to cancel the affairs.

The inspection was done just before midday on Sunday, and the administration found no improvement in conditions following 16 millimetres of rainfall on the weekend. The Cambridgeshire venue is partly flooded, and more showers are forecasted. Therefore, it was a straightforward decision for the management.

Clerk of the course Sulekha Varma said: "We called the inspection for tomorrow initially this morning when it was still dark with a view that at least people could double declare on the basis there was an inspection time here.?

"Once the sun came up and we had a good look around it gradually became apparent it was going to be impossible to get rid of the water and turn around the site to have it fit and ready for racing.?

The venue is going through an unlucky phase at the moment. It is not the first time that the officials had to abandon the meeting because of the inhospitable weather. Varma also expressed serious disappointment over another cancellation, and called it a frustrating season.

"We are devastated, having lost three meetings in a row now. It's been a trying year," the clerk added.

Not only Huntingdon, a couple of more venues are facing the heat. The Boxing Day meetings at Wetherby and Sedgefield are threatened by waterlogging. Both tracks will be inspected on Christmas Eve.

Wetherby is due to stage several big meeting on December 26^th. The highlight of the day will be the Grade 3, Betfair. Don?t Settle For Less Rowland Meyrick Handicap Chase. Sedgefield will also host many big events, provided good weather conditions. Wednesday?s card includes:

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Source: http://blogs.bettor.com/Huntingdons-Boxing-Day-meeting-called-off-due-to-waterlogged-track-a210911

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