Racing at Sandown Park Racecourse on Saturday, 7 March abandoned:  following 18mm of rain yesterday, the Sandown Park course is waterlogged in a number of places.

Andrew Cooper, Clerk of the Course at Sandown Park Racecourse, said:

“Following 18mm of rain at Sandown Park yesterday, we brought forward the planned course inspection and unfortunately racing on Saturday, 7 March has had to be abandoned.

“A number of areas of the Steeple Chase and Hurdle Courses are waterlogged and will not improve in time for Saturday’s meeting.“

All customers who purchased tickets will receive an automatic full refund to the card used for payment which will be received within three to five days.

Sandown Park Members will receive details regarding which fixtures they will be able to attend at another course on presentation of their membership badge or card in lieu of this fixture.

Hospitality guests will be contacted by telephone.