Wincanton in the balance

Officials at Wincanton rate their chances of racing going ahead on Saturday as 50-50.

An inspection has been called for 8am on Friday with the going described as good to soft, frozen in places.

“It’s going to be 50-50. If the forecast is right there is going to be a bit of a thaw on Friday,” said clerk of the course Barry Johnson.

“If the thaw comes and the temperature gets up to four degrees we would have a sporting chance. Friday morning is the key.”