The racecourse said it is prioritising its efforts towards providing safe racing conditions on the Old Course when it opens for its first fixture of the season on October 23 and 24
Cheltenham Racecourse has cancelled the Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase scheduled for November 13 due to firm ground caused by an exceptionally dry summer and ongoing warm conditions. The Jockey Club stated that irrigation resources had to be prioritized for the Old Course to ensure safe conditions for The Showcase meeting on October 23 and 24.
The race has been rescheduled to Festival Trials Day on January 30, which will create an eight-race card. Clerk of the course Jon Pullin explained that organizers took the decision early to allow participants time to adjust plans, adding that a replacement race for the November card will be confirmed by October 30.
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