Grim outlook for jumping fans

RACING enthusiasts are having to face up to the possibility of there being no racing in either Britain or Ireland on Sunday.

A combined total of 11 meetings were originally to take place but that number has quickly been whittled down to three – and even they are far from certain to go ahead.

The Irish cards at Down Royal, Leopardstown and Limerick were cancelled earlier in the week, while Towcester and Market Rasen had already made an early decision to abandon.