Hereford, Kelso meetings called off

Waterlogged tracks have forced the abandonment of this afternoon's National Hunt meetings in Britain at Hereford and Kelso.

Waterlogged tracks have forced the abandonment of this afternoon's National Hunt meetings in Britain at Hereford and Kelso.

Officials inspected the Hereford track this morning after more than 9 mm of rain fell since 4 p.m. Thursday afternoon.

Clerk of the course Jason Loosemore said: "It's waterlogged and unfit for racing. It's still raining now and the forecast is for further rain throughout the day".

Kelso was called off soon after. The decision was made after 6 mm of rain fell overnight on ground already described as heavy.

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"We're off," said clerk of the course Jonnie Fenwicke-Clennell. "It's still raining now and the track is waterlogged in places".

The all-weather meeting at Wolverhampton is the only one to remain.

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