The Lisburn track has been hit by heavy rainfall in recent days ahead of the big meeting of the year beginning on Friday
The two-day meeting at Down Royal this weekend is under threat as the racecourse is currently unfit for racing.Clerk of the course Tracey O'Meara said: "There was a further 25mm of rain overnight at Down Royal and the track is unfit for racing at the moment due to significant amounts of water lying in some areas."The total rainfall at the racecourse since Sunday has been 66mm.
"When I spoke with Met Éireann this morning they suggested that bulk of rain was behind us now but there is still some showers around for today. "The worst case scenario according to Met Éireann is that we could get another 15mm throughout the day but that is the worst case scenario. "We have a more favourable forecast from tomorrow but we'll need it. The groundstaff will here have already began work on the track in the areas where water is lying and we will give a further update on the situation on Thursday morning at 8am."
The meeting is highlighted by the Grade 1 Ladbrokes Champion Chase, while there is a range of Grade 2 and 3 races throughout the two days.
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