Table of Contents
- Race Cancellation Announcement
- Official Statement
- Impact on Upcoming Races
- Historical Significance of Wolverhampton Racecourse
- Reactions from Fans
Horse racing scheduled for Friday night at Wolverhampton has been canceled due to significant overnight snowfall.
Wolves Races conducted an unusual second course inspection at 11:30 AM, despite the track being visibly covered with nearly four inches of snow.
Snow at Wolverhampton RacecourseCredit: PA
It’s interesting to note that @WolvesRaces has scheduled a second inspection at 11:30 AM in hopes of proceeding with racing.
— Megan Nicholls (@Meg_nicholls11) January 9, 2026
Currently, there are 4 inches of snow covering the track… pic.twitter.com/QPoIWuZHaR
In a statement on X, Wolves Races announced: “Despite our efforts to prepare the track after the overnight snowfall, unfortunately, the conditions have not improved quickly enough for racing this evening.
“As a result, we have made the decision to cancel tonight’s event. Ticket holders will be contacted within 24 hours.”
Upcoming headline races at Warwick and Kempton on Saturday also remain uncertain, as both tracks are still affected.
This week, Storm Goretti has caused chaos across the country, leading to the cancellation of all racing events on Monday.
Wednesday saw another blank day for British jumps racing, as the scheduled event at Leicester was called off due to a frozen track.
The Wolverhampton racecourse is one of six venues in the UK that hosts races for the All-Weather Championships, a series created to enhance the visibility of racing.
In 1993, this iconic venue made history by becoming the first UK track to host evening horse racing under floodlights.
Many racing enthusiasts have expressed their disappointment regarding the cancellation.
One user commented on X: “Many nights out ruined. Wolverhampton had grand plans for this fixture. tooooooo”
Another remarked: “That’s quite unfortunate considering all the planning you’ve put in. I was looking forward to attending and witnessing the excitement through my old eyes. Tough luck, everyone.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was the horse racing at Wolverhampton canceled?
The racing was canceled due to heavy overnight snowfall that left nearly four inches of snow covering the track.
What will happen to ticket holders for the canceled event?
Ticket holders will be contacted within 24 hours regarding the cancellation.
Will the upcoming races at Warwick and Kempton be affected?
Yes, the status of Saturday’s races at Warwick and Kempton is still uncertain due to the ongoing weather conditions.
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