Kilbeggan optimistic for Friday

Racing: Kilbeggan are optimistic about the chances of Friday’s meeting going ahead despite calling an early-morning inspection…

Racing:Kilbeggan are optimistic about the chances of Friday's meeting going ahead despite calling an early-morning inspection.

Officials walked the track today and found some areas to be unraceable, prompting them to call a 7.30am inspection on Friday.

However, with a favourable forecast over the coming days, the racecourse management are confident of getting the go-ahead.

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