Today's Glenfarclas Cross-Country Chase at Cheltenham has been called off due to the waterlogged state of the inside circuit.
Despite 11 mm of rainfall yesterday, the course conditions have not improved, rendering parts of the track unsuitable for racing. The weather forecast for the upcoming days predicts continued unsettled conditions, with more showers expected on Thursday and Friday. Consequently, there will not be enough time for significant improvements to the Cross-Country course, leading to the decision not to reschedule this year's Glenfarclas Cross-Country Chase at the Festival.
Following the abandonment, the revised race timings for today are as follows: Race 1 – 1345, Race 2 – 1430, Race 3 – 1515, Race 4 – 1600, Race 5 – N/A, Race 6 – 1650, Race 7 – 1730. The conditions on the standard Old and New courses are currently described as soft, and heavy in certain areas.