The Haydock going report, ahead of their Peter Marsh Chase Day fixture on Saturday 20th January, will be Googled a lot in the build-up to the weekend with a spell of cold weather hitting the UK at the moment.
Haydock Going Currently Described as ‘FROZEN’ Ahead Of Peter Marsh Chase Day On ITV Racing
This Saturday’s Peter Marsh Chase Day at Haydock races was called off in 2023 with a frozen track and with the course currently being described as ‘frozen’ this week, then race officials will be hoping things warm up by the weekend.
A cold spell of frozen weather is sweeping the UK this week and the world of horse racing has already lost meetings in midweek as a result.
Ascot are also on high alert ahead of their Saturday Clarence House Chase Day card. However, things are looking a bit worse at Haydock with going already described as frozen – was Soft, good-to-soft in places.
Haydock Saturday Card Under Serious Threat
With the ground already frozen, track officials are already saying they’ve got their backs to the wall to get Saturday’s meeting on. The course is also under about an inch of snow on Wednesday and temperatures remain in minus figures.
Their only hope is that it’s due to get slightly warmer on Friday and Saturday (race day), but the concern is if this is enough time for a thaw.
There is now a planned inspection at Haydock at 8am on Friday (19th Jan)
Clerk of the course Kirkland Tellwight told the Racing Post – “We’re backs to the wall at the moment, we’re just going to have to see what happens. We’ve two very cold nights coming up but there is a bit of a thaw coming at the weekend. I suspect it’ll be too late.”
The Peter Marsh Chase (3:15pm), which is due to be one of three LIVE ITV races from the Lancashire track on Saturday, will hopefully feature the winner of the last two runnings of the race – Royal Pagaille.
Royale Pagaille is already the betting favourite for the race with the best UK horse racing betting sites. So his trainer Venetia Williams and owner Rich Ricci will be keeping everything crossed.
Going Description for Haydock Races
The latest Haydock going is described as ‘FROZEN’ – was Soft, good-to-soft in places.
- Haydock Going: FROZEN
Correct as 21st January 2024
Haydock Weather Forecast for Saturday 20th January 2024
See below the expected Met Office forecast for Haydock racecourse on Saturday. The Merseyside area is expected to have some dry (but cold) days in the build-up to the Peter Marsh Chase Day, but with the track currently described at ‘frozen’ things will need to warm up.
The good news is despite temperatures low on Tuesday and Wednesday they are expected to rise on Friday and race day on Saturday. Race officials will just be hoping that this forecast is right and also that there is enough time for the ground to thaw.
Peter Marsh Chase Day Info
📅Date: Saturday 20th January 2024
🕙Time: First Race 12:25pm, Last Race 3:50pm
🏇Racecourse: Haydock
📺 TV: ITV / Racing TV
Haydock Race Times: Saturday 20th January 2024
The Saturday action at HAYDOCK will also be shown by the ITV cameras (three races). Plus, they will also be showing races from Ascot (if on), including the Grade One Clarence House Chase.
- 12:25: Win £50K With ITV7 For Free Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) Cl3 (5yo+) 2m4f RTV
- 12:55: Betting Better With Sky Bet Handicap Hurdle Cl3 (4yo+ 0-125) 2m3f RTV
- 1:30: Sky Bet Request A Bet Handicap Chase Cl3 (5yo+ 0-130) 2m½f RTV
- 2:05: Sky Bet Supreme Trial Rossington Main Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race) Cl1 (4yo+) 1m7½f ITV
- 2:40: Sky Bet Cheltenham Non-Runner No Bet Handicap Hurdle Cl3 (4yo+ 0-140) 3m½f ITV
- 3:15: Sky Bet Peter Marsh Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Cl1 (5yo+) 3m1½f ITV
- 3:50: Sky Bet Build A Bet Handicap Hurdle Cl3 (4yo+ 0-140) 1m7½f RTV
Add Sportslens to your Google News Feed!
