Why was Fontwell abandoned today?

Why was Bath Racecourse’s last race abandoned?

Holly Glover, general manager at Bath Racecourse, said the last race was abandoned in the interests of safety: “Despite precautionary measures being taken to reduce any risk in advance of and during today’s meeting, one horse slipped on the home turn bend.”

What happened to Fontwell?

Fontwell abandoned Thursday 19th. This user is offline. I received an e-mail earlier saying they won’t be racing next week as drainage work at the course won’t be done in time and is unfit for racing. What a sickener, all booked up and a big family day out scuppered.

Why has Cheltenham abandoned New Year’s day horse racing?

New Year’s Day racing at Cheltenham has been abandoned because of a waterlogged course. The seven-race card was due to feature the Grade Two Relkeel Hurdle. A racecourse spokesperson said: “After 85mm of rainfall since last Wednesday, there are areas of waterlogged ground across the width of the course and it is therefore not raceable.”

What happened to the horse race at Bath?

Racing at Bath was abandoned on Wednesday after rain made the course so slippery a horse fell and a jockey was injured. The horse slipped and knocked over another, and the jockey hurt his knee. Holly Glover, general manager at Bath Racecourse, said the last race was abandoned in the interests of safety:

Are there any horses for courses at Fontwell?

More recently, in 1992-93 St Athans Lad won eleven races at Fontwell in the space of 14 months. They were good examples of the racing adage “horses for courses”. The unusual shape of the steeplechase track with its twists and turns does not suit all horses, but others thrive on it as there is always something new coming into view up ahead.

How did Fontwell Racecourse get its start?

As time went by Day was able to buy more land in the area so that by 1924, with the support of the local gentry, he had obtained a license from the Jockey Club to create a racecourse at Fontwell.

Is there a history book on Fontwell Park?

If you wanted to know more, Fontwell Park has its own history book available for purchase, which was written by historian and racing enthusiast Jim Beavis.

How many races did Certain Justice win at Fontwell?

Between 1959 and 1966 Certain Justice won 14 races at Fontwell, and 25 in all. More recently, in 1992-93 St Athans Lad won eleven races at Fontwell in the space of 14 months. They were good examples of the racing adage “horses for courses”.

Is Redemption Day a good bumper horse?

Trainer: Redemption Day is a very good bumper horse. Patrick and I were very impressed with him at Leopardstown. He missed the next meeting, so he’ll go there without another race but he’s a horse for the future.

Who did Willie Mullins beat at the Cheltenham Festival?

Overview: The vibes were strong ahead of his debut for Willie Mullins and although he was defeated by Pied Piper, that rival has since bolted up at Cheltenham.

Do you worry about ground when you go to Cheltenham?

I never worry or think about ground when I go to Cheltenham. I think possibly nicer ground would suit Chachun more and the way he faded at Leopardstown might suggest that better ground may suit. I think Energumene will go on any ground.

What happened to the horses at Santa Anita?

Senator Dianne Feinstein demanded that the CHRB halt racing at Santa Anita. The L.A. County district attorney launched an investigation. The horses kept running and dying. In early June, following the 29th death, the top officials at the CHRB requested that the track suspend racing. The Stronach Group refused.

What happened to Charley the horse?

Charley was a registered Thoroughbred sold by a trainer as revenge against the owner. Years later, Hanaeleh found him starving to death in someone’s backyard. Luckily, his paperwork stayed with him, and after doing some research, we were able to reunite him with his previous owner!

What happened to the horses at the Chester Racecourse?

The horses kept running and dying. In early June, following the 29th death, the top officials at the CHRB requested that the track suspend racing. The Stronach Group refused. The next day Governor Gavin Newsom instructed the CHRB to bar horses from running at the track unless they were deemed fit by independent veterinarians.

Where is Fontwell Racecourse?

Although Fontwell is classed as a left-handed track, the chase course is actually a figure-of-eight on the inside of the oval hurdles course. It is situated a few miles south east from Goodwood, close to Chichester, and due north of Bognor Regis.

Who are the best horse racing trainers at Fontwell?

Whilst G L Moore is the most successful trainer at Fontwell with a total of seventy-seven winners, if you backed all of their runners you would be showing a loss. N P Mulholland is the most successful trainer at Fontwell for those who show a profit if backing all their runners thanks to a total of thirty-two winners and an LSP of +14.85.

What makes Fontwell’s chase course so special?

Fontwell’s chase course is a unique figure of eight configurations and is very much a ‘horses for courses’ track so paying close attention to local trainers is a good move as their runner’s race regularly here and many develop a strong track suitability trend.

How do I get to Fontwell Park from Barnham station?

The shuttle bus will be operating from Barnham Railway Station to Fontwell Park for gates opening up until the time of the first race and will recommence from the penultimate race until 30 minutes after the last race (This service is not run on Boxing Day). Can I arrive by coach? Yes, absolutely.

Who won the champion hurdler at Fontwell?

The dual winning Champion Hurdler, National Spirit, won 32 of his 85 starts and five of those were at Fontwell, most notably in the Rank Challenge Cup, which he won 3 years in succession in 1948-50. Since 1965 a prestigious hurdle race has been run in his honour, attracting many equine stars over the years.

What is the best horse to tame in RDR2?

1 Arabian. The Arabian breed is the horse for players who want the absolute best horse in Red Dead Redemption 2. These horses have a fiery personality, making them hard to tame, but once tamed, they’re the only horse Arthur will ever want or need. These horses handle well and are loyal to a fault.

How good are Kentucky Saddler horses in RDR2?

Kentucky Saddlers are not very fast and can’t accelerate particularly quickly. These horses are common and can be found all over the Red Dead Redemption 2 map, making them quick and easy to capture and tame. They are only slightly better than Morgans.

Who is the most successful trainer in Cheltenham Festival history?

But at the end of it all, in death and taxes fashion, Willie Mullins emerged triumphant, the most successful trainer in Cheltenham history taking his career tally to 78 Festival winners to top the standings for the eighth time.

Is the Cheltenham Festival worth more than any other race?

But unlike the season-long trainers’ championships-where prize money (and therefore prestige) dictate the victor-no race is worth more than any other in deciding the destination of the Cheltenham title and Elliott arrives at what he hopes will be a redemptive Festival with his biggest ever team (he called it “savage” this weekend), headlined…

What does Willie Mullins think of unbeaeten?

Overview: Willie Mullins has made it no secret how much he thinks of this son of Quevega who is unbeaeten in two starts and produced a mighty performance to win the Grade Two Future Stars bumper at the Dublin Racing Festival. That race looked a strong one on paper beforehand, and Mullins said his youngster look “the real deal” afterwards.