Sodden Pontefract abandoned due to waterlogged track


Monday afternoon's meeting at Pontefract has been abandoned due to a waterlogged track.

The course survived an early inspection on Sunday but issued a proviso that any further rain would place the meeting in jeopardy.

Unfortunately with further rainfall totalling almost five millimetres on Sunday evening, the track could take no more and it was waterlogged in places.

In total over 129 millimetres has fallen since just September 22 and further rain is forecast throughout Monday.

Pontefract has one more meeting in 2019, its season finale on October 21.

The racecourse's official Twitter account posted: "Following a further 4.5mm rain on Sunday evening falling on saturated ground and with further heavy rain forecast today, racing has been abandoned."

Like what you've read?

Next Off

Sporting Life
My Stable
Follow and track your favourite Horses, Jockeys and Trainers. Never miss a race with automated alerts.
Access to exclusive features all for FREE - No monthly subscription fee
Click HERE for more information

Most Followed

MOST READ RACING

We are committed to Safer Gambling and have a number of self-help tools to help you manage your gambling. We also work with a number of independent charitable organisations who can offer help and answers any questions you may have.
Gamble Aware LogoGamble Helpline LogoGamstop LogoGordon Moody LogoSafer Gambling Standard LogoGamban Logo18+ LogoTake Time To Think Logo