Plum weekend features under threat

HIGH-PROFILE meetings in England and Ireland are at the mercy of the elements as heavy rain continues to sweep across the shores.

Prestigious cards at Haydock and Leopardstown hinge on 7am inspections as does Stratford’s jumps programme while the fixture at Thirsk has been lost.

Haydock, due to feature the Group One Betfred Sprint Cup, will have to pass a 7am precautionary check if it is to get the go ahead.