Festival could start on soft ground

Cheltenham clerk of the course Simon Claisse has warned that the 2009 Festival could get underway on soft ground should the forecast rain arrive ahead of Tuesday’s curtain-raiser.

Sun, 08 Mar, 2009 - 15:43

Cheltenham clerk of the course Simon Claisse has warned that the 2009 Festival could get underway on soft ground should the forecast rain arrive ahead of Tuesday’s curtain-raiser.

With blustery and wintry showers currently invading the Prestbury Park circuit, conditions are described as good to soft, good in places.

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