Cold snap continues to cause problems

Freezing temperatures are continuing to hit National Hunt racing in Britain ahead of one of the most crucial weekends of the season so far.

The cold snap set in during the middle of last week and had already claimed a number of meetings, with snow that fell during Saturday worsening matters.

Everyone involved with the sport will be praying for a break in the weather ahead of Newbury’s ’Super Saturday’ meeting, which is set to showcase the talents of the likes of Long Run and Sprinter Sacre.