Cheltenham ground eases for Gold Cup day after heavy rainfall hits the track overnight

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The ground has eased at Cheltenham forward of the remaining day of the competition, which is headlined by the Boodles Gold Cup, following a complete of 12mm of rainfall in the previous 24 hours.

An additional 10mm of rain arrived overnight so as to add to the 2mm throughout racing, and the ground has modified from Thursday’s description of fine, good to delicate in locations.

Speaking at 6.45am, Cheltenham’s clerk of the course Jon Pullin mentioned: “We had 12mm of rain yesterday and overnight, so we’re now good to soft, soft in places on the chase course, and soft, good to soft in places on the hurdles course.”

Strong winds and rain hit the Gloucestershire track on Thursday, however Pullin is anticipating a extra settled day with the likelihood of a small quantity of rain.

He added: “We should be mostly dry, but we might just catch the odd shower, but nothing significant volume-wise.”

The remaining day of the Cheltenham Festival begins at 1.20pm with the JCB Triumph Hurdle, whereas the Gold Cup is at 4pm. A area of 11 head to submit in the function, with Gaelic Warrior and The Jukebox Man battling it out for favouritism at this stage.

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