Ascot criticised for watering

Trainers and jockeys condemned Ascot officials for watering the track before their three-day Queen Elizabeth II Stakes meeting.

Sun, 28 Sep, 2008 - 18:51

Trainers and jockeys condemned Ascot officials for watering the track before their three-day Queen Elizabeth II Stakes meeting.

Clerk of the course Chris Stickels initially delayed turning on the taps due to the threat of rain, but applied two millimetres of water to the turf on Thursday.

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