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The Ludlow meeting has been cancelled a day in advance due to cold weather conditions.

The races are the latest events to be called off as adverse weather has left the tracks frozen.

Ludlow Races - December 2ndThe Ludlow meeting has been cancelledCredit: PA

The decision to cancel the Ludlow meeting was made despite inspections scheduled for 10 AM and 12 PM today, prior to Monday's events.

However, due to the severity of the conditions, officials opted to announce the cancellation early.

The Lingfield meeting has also been affected and has been cancelled due to similar weather conditions.

This follows a series of cancellations throughout the day as the cold snap continues to impact events.

Meetings at Chepstow, Plumpton, and Naas were also abandoned.

Plumpton was scheduled to begin at 1 PM today, but even frost covers could not prevent the course from freezing.

Naas was set to host the Grade One Ballymore Novice Hurdle, which has now been rescheduled for January 9.

There is some optimism for racing on Monday, as the Wolverhampton meeting is still expected to proceed.

It remains the only event scheduled for today, but snow is forecasted, which could lead to further disruptions.

On Saturday, Wincanton was cancelled just one hour before the scheduled start time.

The Bet MGM Saturday Saver Raceday was impacted.

Disappointed fans were informed of the meeting's cancellation just an hour prior to the first race.

Officials at Wincanton inspected the track three times before deciding to cancel the event.

Inspection Updates

Here are the latest inspection updates:

Sunday

  • Plumpton — OFF
  • Southwell (All-weather) — ON
  • Chepstow — OFF

Monday

  • Lingfield — OFF
  • Ludlow — OFF
  • Wolverhampton (All-weather) — ON

Tuesday

  • Musselburgh — OFF
  • Southwell (All-weather) — ON
  • Wolverhampton (All-weather) — ON

Wednesday

  • Leicester — Inspection at 08:00 on Monday
  • Lingfield (All-weather) — ON
  • Kempton (All-weather) — ON

Frequently Asked Questions

Why was the Ludlow meeting cancelled?

The Ludlow meeting was cancelled due to severe cold weather conditions that left the tracks frozen.

Are there any other meetings cancelled?

Yes, meetings at Chepstow, Plumpton, and Naas have also been cancelled due to the weather conditions.

When is the next scheduled race?

The next scheduled race is expected to take place at Wolverhampton on Monday, though snow is forecasted which could cause disruptions.

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