Doncaster remains optimistic for the upcoming weekend despite potential weather challenges

Storm Babet Continues to Hit British and Irish Racing Fixtures, But Hope on the Horizon

The racing world in Britain and Ireland has been feeling the effects of Storm Babet, with several fixtures being impacted. However, there is some hope for upcoming major meetings later this week.

Doncaster Racecourse has been particularly affected by heavy rain, resulting in waterlogged areas on Tuesday afternoon. This poses a challenge for the Futurity Trophy weekend cards scheduled for Friday and Saturday.

The good news is that the rain is expected to ease off at Doncaster. Clerk of the course Paul Barker reassured racing enthusiasts about improving conditions as he stated, “Once we get through today, hopefully everything will get a bit more manageable right through the rest of the week.”

Kameko Futurity Trophy Stakes Set to Conclude Season’s Final Group One Contest

Saturday’s Kameko Futurity Trophy Stakes, which serves as the final Group One contest of the season at Doncaster Racecourse, may still encounter testing ground due to historical expectations. However, trainers are aware of these conditions.