Commentary box smashed and race declared void on stormy day at Chelmsford

The smashed windows of the commentary box left racecourse commentator Mike Cattermole running for cover.

A void race and a severely damaged commentary box caused turbulence on an eventful afternoon across the water at Chelmsford.

Strong winds whipped up by Storm Doris had made a significant impact on proceedings even before racing got under way, with the smashed windows of the commentary box leaving racecourse commentator Mike Cattermole running for cover.