CHELTENHAM RACES: RACING GOES AHEAD THIS WEEKEND

Following an inspection this afternoon, racing will go ahead tomorrow at Cheltenham for BetVictor Gold Cup Day. 

The racecourse have released a statement explaining that the third last hurdle and fence will be omitted to ensure that horses race on the best possible surface. 

The cross-country course has also been given the green light for the rearranged race on Sunday.

Gates open at 10am on Saturday with the first race at 12.05pm and 11am on Sunday with the first race at 12.45pm. 

You can read the full statement below.

www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/cheltenham/events-tickets/the-november-meeting/