LUDLOW races has been ABANDONED amid perfect sunshine – after jockeys expressed fear over the safety of the track.
The setback comes after Newcastle’s action was pushed back 35 minutes due to ‘pesky golfers’ walking on the track.
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The first at Ludlow was hoped to be off 35 minutes later than planned too, at around 1.15pm.
But as of 1pm an official inspection was taking place with a big delegation of jockeys, trainers and stewards taking to the course.
A message from BHA Stewards on X then confirmed the seven-race jumps meeting had been abandoned.
It is believed jockeys have concerns over the condition of the course given the low temperatures.
Racing TV host Stewart Machin said: “Officials were of the view that with a revised racetimes, but several jockeys have expressed disquiet about the conditions.
“There are already several withdrawn horses.”
More to follow.
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