Towton Novices’ Chase: Ffos Las to host as climate forces Wetherby swap

Ffos Las will host the Grade 2 Towton Novices’ Chase on Saturday after poor climate circumstances compelled a swap from Wetherby.

Saturday’s assembly will embody Ffos Las’ second-richest race of the season after it agreed to host the eight-race assembly at quick discover.

The £40,000 prize pot means the two-mile race would be the most dear Ffos Las levels this season after the £50,000 Welsh Champion Hurdle ran again in October.

Racing across the UK has been severely hit by heavy rain, snow and freezing temperatures with a number of cancellations.

The going at Ffos Las in Carmarthenshire is formally described as gentle, however the in a single day climate forecast is beneficial and it’s anticipated racing will go forward.

There will likely be a ultimate course inspection on Saturday at 07:30 GMT.

In an announcement, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) stated: “The observe at Ffos Las is presently raceable and supplied probably the most reasonable alternative to get a jumps fixture on, with the most recent forecast giving the cardboard each probability of going forward.

“Whereas we’re conscious that there stays a component of threat that antagonistic climate could lead to these circumstances altering, we really feel it is very important put a possibility in place to assist present leap racing for contributors and prospects on Saturday afternoon.”