Storm Claudia Threatening Day Two Of Cheltenham Meeting

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


Strong winds and persistent rain leading produced by Storm Claudia as much as 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 turf.


With more rain forecast, officials will examine the track at 7.30 am before the prepared second afternoon of action.


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


"We've still got further rain to come, possibly up 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 a look in the early morning.


"The forecast is saying it should be drying up from 1am and we do understand that as soon as this track gets a little a window with no rain it does begin to drain pipes and hopefully that will hold true.


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


"This is preventive, 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 make a decision as early as we can."


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


Clerk of the course Paddy Graffin, said: "Since our ground update at 7.30 am this early morning, there has actually been a further 6mm of rain at Navan.


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


"This is a preventive measure due to the projection but the track is currently fit for racing and the current update from Met Eireann suggests we might get approximately a more 10-15mm of rain in the area."