Sandown to inspect track

Racing:  Officials at Sandown have called a precautionary inspection at 7

Racing:  Officials at Sandown have called a precautionary inspection at 7.30am ahead of tomorrow's big meeting, which features the Racing Post Chase.

Racing took place at the Esher track today and hopes are high that the fixture will go ahead.

"The latest forecast I have seen suggests it will not go below freezing tonight, which is good news, but we will be hoping to avoid any snow or rain," said clerk of the course Andrew Cooper.

"The ground down the back straight isn’t too bad but it is pretty testing in some other places.

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"I am grateful we have only got some small fields today. We will be moving the bends wherever possible to create fresh ground for racing to give the meeting every chance of going ahead."