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Aintree’s first racing fixture of the season cancelled by Storm Boelo with 44mph winds whipping track

AINTREE'S first racing fixture of the season has been cancelled with immediate effect. It is due to the effect of Storm Boelo bringing in fierce winds of 44mph and more. The cracking card featured the Grade 2 Old Roan Chase.…

By Sam Morgan · The Sun

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 8:07 AM

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Aintree abandoned its season-opening fixture due to severe 44mph winds brought by Storm Boelo.
The cancelled meeting was scheduled to feature the Grade 2 Old Roan Chase.
Track officials cited participant and visitor safety as the primary reason for calling off the card.

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Aintree has cancelled its opening racing fixture of the season, the Halloween Family Fun Day, due to severe conditions caused by Storm Boelo. High winds exceeded 44mph overnight, prompting officials to abandon the event to ensure participant and visitor safety.

The cancelled card included the Grade 2 Old Roan Chase, featuring market contenders Wendigo and Boombawn. The abandonment follows widespread fixture disruption across British racing, which also forced cancellations at Newbury due to persistent heavy rainfall.

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Aintree’s first racing fixture of the season cancelled by Storm Boelo with 44mph winds whipping track

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