The British Horseracing Authority intend to make no further comment until Monday on the deaths of two horses at Newbury yesterday.

Racing at Newbury was abandoned today after two horses mysteriously collapsed and died in the parade ring before the first race.

Kauto Star's bid to record a record fifth successive victory in the King George VI Chase could still become a reality

Newbury officials will continue to monitor weather updates very closely for their three-day meeting culminating in the Hennessy Gold Cup on Saturday.

A decision on whether Denman runs in the Argento Chase at Cheltenham on Saturday is expected by tomorrow morning at the latest.

Paul Barber believes Denman is “a good thing” for totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup glory, according to fellow part-owner Harry Findlay.

Paul Nicholls has admitted to a tinge of regret having run Five Dream at Cheltenham last month ahead of Newbury’s totesport Trophy.

"Denmania" swept Newbury on Saturday as last season’s top novice emerged as the leading threat to stablemate Kauto Star’s dominance of the staying division.

Connections of the exciting Denman have pinpointed Newbury’s Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup as a potential option for their star.

Friday’s action at Kempton and Wolverhampton hinges on morning inspections - with Saturday’s Leopardstown card also under threat.

Newbury have delayed plans for an all-weather track due to the ongoing debate over the future funding of racing and the remaining uncertainty surrounding the availability of fixtures.

GODOLPHIN have confirmed Dubai World Cup winner Electrocutionist will be aimed at the Prince of Wales’ Stakes at Royal Ascot following his brilliant Nad Al Sheba success last weekend.

Newbury have delayed plans for an all-weather track due to the on-going debate over the future funding of racing and the remaining uncertainty surrounding the availability of fixtures.

Newbury is the only turf meeting to be given the go-ahead this afternoon after Britain awoke to widespread frost and snow.

Newbury are hoping their innovative course cover will allow them to beat the freeze and stage tomorrow’s Vodafone Gold Cup.

OLIVER Sherwood’s Claymore is on target for Saturday’s valuable Vodafone Gold Cup Handicap at Newbury on Saturday.

Trainer Charlie Mann lost his appeal against the Newbury stewards’ decision to fine him for not running Hoh Viss at his preferred meeting.

This afternoon's meeting at Newbury has been abandoned due to frost.

Officials at Newbury have called a precautionary inspection for 7.30am ahead of tomorrow’s card due to the threat of wintery weather.

Jonjo O’Neill enjoyed a welcome confidence-boost just before Aintree’s prestigious John Smith’s Grand National meeting when Schapiro landed the opening event at Newbury this afternoon.

Newbury have called a 7.30am inspection tomorrow ahead of their afternoon meeting.

Newbury’s card tomorrow, which features the stanjames.co.uk Challow Novices’ Hurdle, is set to go ahead.

London Irish face a trip to Bath following the sixth round draw for the English National Cup.