Storm Claudia Threatening Day 2 Of Cheltenham Meeting
A precautionary evaluation will be held at Cheltenham tomorrow early morning ahead of the arranged seven-race Paddy Power Gold Cup card.
Strong winds and consistent rain leading produced by Storm Claudia up to the Friday of the two-day meeting continued throughout the afternoon, as conditions at the track were inevitably gotten worse by a day's racing on the Prestbury Park grass.
With more rain forecast, officials will examine the track at 7.30 am before the prepared 2nd afternoon of action.
"We have actually had 12mm of rain through the day to contribute to the 7mm overnight and as we have actually been racing this afternoon we have actually opened up the track," clerk of the course Jon Pullin told Racing TV.
"We have actually still got further rain to come, perhaps until midnight and we might see some heavy spells in the next number of hours. Having opened it up it makes good sense to take a look in the morning.
"The forecast is saying it needs to be drying up from 1am and we do understand that as soon as this track gets a little a window with no rain it does start to drain pipes and ideally that will be the case.
Racegoers in rainy conditions during Countryside Day at Cheltenham Racecourse. Forecasters have actually provided an for rain as Storm Claudia, which was called by the Spanish meteorological service, brings heavy rainstorms and strong winds for much of the nation. throughout Countryside Day at Cheltenham Racecourse. Picture date: Friday November 14, 2025.
"This is preventive, we have actually raced today and we do have that dry window. I 'd be hopeful we'll be OK for tomorrow. We'll do everything we can to decide as early as we can."
Navan, due to stage the Fortria Chase and with it the reappearance of Marine National, will likewise inspect at the same time due to a Status Yellow rain warning from Met Eireann.
Clerk of the course Paddy Graffin, said: "Since our ground upgrade at 7.30 am today, there has actually been a further 6mm of rain at Navan.
"The ground presently remains soft to heavy, nevertheless, due to the Status Yellow rain warning from Met Eireann in location for County Meath which runs through to the early hours of tomorrow morning, we will hold a precautionary assessment at 7.30 lead racing.
"This is a precautionary measure due to the projection but the track is currently fit for racing and the most recent upgrade from Met Eireann suggests we might get approximately a further 10-15mm of rain in the area."
