Racing at Haydock gets the go-ahead

Haydock Park was passed fit for racing this morning after it was feared today's card would fall victim to the sub-zero weather…

Haydock Park was passed fit for racing this morning after it was feared today's card would fall victim to the sub-zero weather conditions last night.

After this morning's inspection the going was officially described as good to soft.

Elsewhere, there will be a 3 p.m. inspection at Musselburgh racecourse this afternoon to assess racing prospects for tomorrow's meeting.

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