National Hunt fixtures in Britain wiped out on Saturday

In Ireland, Fairyhouse on Saturday is subject to an inspection on Friday at 9am with the track currently unraceable
National Hunt fixtures in Britain wiped out on Saturday

TRADING BLOWS: Champ gets the better of Paisley Park in the Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury last month. Picture: Healy Racing

There will be no jumps racing in the UK on Saturday with Ascot, Haydock, and Newcastle all abandoned due to frozen tracks.

With Friday's card at Ascot already called off on Wednesday, an inspection was due to be held on Friday morning to assess conditions for Saturday.

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