Ludlow races hit by massive delays with jockeys reluctant to run amid freezing temperatures
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LUDLOW races has been delayed by at least 30 minutes due to ‘lower than forecast temperatures’.
The setback comes after Newcastle’s action was pushed back 35 minutes due to ‘pesky golfers’ walking on the track.
https://twitter.com/RacingTV/status/1879857970030502115The first at Ludlow is hoped to be off 35 minutes later than planned too, at around 1.15pm.
As of 1pm an official inspection was taking place with jockeys taking to the track.
Stewart Machin said: “Officials were of the view that with a revised racetimes, several jockeys have expressed disquiet about the conditions.
“There are already several withdrawn horses.”
More to follow.
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