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An inspection has been called at Cheltenham Festival for Wednesday morning as the inner cross-country track has been sodden by heavy rainfall.

A Jockey Club statement read: « Following 6mm of rainfall overnight, which is a significant change from the 2mm-4mm initially forecast, and with a further 4mm-6mm forecast today (Tuesday 12th March), there will now be an inspection on the Cross-Country course at 8am tomorrow (Wednesday 13th March).

« The Cross-Country course is currently waterlogged in places.

« In the unfortunate event that the Cross-Country course fails tomorrow’s inspection, we are working alongside the BHA on a contingency plan for the Glenfarclas Cross-Country Chase to be run on Friday 15th March, Gold Cup Day.

« We will keep everyone informed as and when decisions have been made.

« The Old and New Course have taken the rain well and the Going is now Soft, Heavy in Places. »

The cross-country track is separate to the main race course.