Sedgefield on weather watch

Sedgefield are keeping a close eye on the weather ahead of this afternoon’s meeting.

Trainee clerk of the course Phil Tuck reports strong winds at the track and officials will continue to monitor conditions.

He said: “The wind speed has increased since this morning and we are monitoring the situation.

“We’ve not got any equipment to measure the speed available at the moment but if it continues, we might have to call an inspection.”