GROUND circumstances for subsequent week’s Cheltenham Festival stay up within the air as a consequence of rain forecast this week.

The floor is at the moment described as gentle however that might change with as much as 10mm forecast to fall on Prestbury Park all through this week.

The Cheltenham Festival takes place from March 15th
The Cheltenham Festival takes place from March fifteenth

The assembly, which begins subsequent Tuesday, has began on gentle floor in every of the final three seasons.

Clerk of the course, John Pullin, stated: “We’ve received a dry forecast for the subsequent few days with some rain round, however we’re unsure of what quantity in the meanwhile, from Friday to Sunday.

“It’s too far out to think what we’ll start on and not enough certainty with the forecast we’re expecting, but preparations are going very well and we’re pleased where we are currently. We’ll monitor the forecast for the next few days and hopefully get to a point that we’re happy with.”

With the targets of a number of big-name horses set to be decided by underfoot circumstances, this week will show essential for trainers, house owners, jockeys and punters alike.

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