Storm Claudia Threatening Day Two Of Cheltenham Meeting

A precautionary examination will be held at Cheltenham tomorrow early morning ahead of the arranged seven-race Paddy Power Gold Cup card.


Strong winds and relentless rain leading produced by Storm Claudia up to the Friday of the two-day meeting continued throughout the afternoon, as conditions at the track were undoubtedly aggravated by a day's racing on the Prestbury Park turf.


With more rain forecast, authorities will analyze the track at 7.30 am before the planned 2nd afternoon of action.


"We have actually had 12mm of rain through the day to add to the 7mm over night and as we have actually been racing this afternoon we have actually opened up the track," clerk of the course Jon Pullin told Racing TV.


"We have actually still got additional rain to come, perhaps until midnight and we could see some heavy spells in the next number of hours. Having opened it up it makes good sense to have an appearance in the early morning.


"The forecast is saying it needs to be drying up from 1am and we do understand that once this track gets a bit of a window without any rain it does begin to drain pipes and ideally that will hold true.


Racegoers in rainy conditions throughout Countryside Day at Cheltenham Racecourse. Forecasters have provided an amber caution for rain as Storm Claudia, which was called by the Spanish meteorological service, brings heavy rainstorms and strong winds for much of the country. throughout Countryside Day at Cheltenham Racecourse. Picture date: Friday November 14, 2025.


"This is precautionary, we've raced today and we do have that dry window. I 'd be hopeful we'll be OK for tomorrow. We'll do everything we can to decide as early as we can."


Navan, due to stage the Fortria Chase and with it the reappearance of Marine National, will likewise inspect at the exact same time due to a Status Yellow rain warning from Met Eireann.


Clerk of the course Paddy Graffin, stated: "Since our ground update at 7.30 am today, there has been an additional 6mm of rain at Navan.


"The ground currently remains soft to heavy, nevertheless, due to the Status Yellow rain warning from Met Eireann in location for County Meath which goes through to the early hours of tomorrow early morning, we will hold a at 7.30 am ahead of racing.


"This is a precautionary measure due to the forecast but the track is presently suitabled for racing and the newest upgrade from Met Eireann recommends we might get roughly an additional 10-15mm of rain in the location."