Bad craic.
Wednesday’s racing at Leopardstown has been called off following an early morning inspection.
Heavy overnight rain forced officials to carry out a check at 8.30am and they determined that conditions were not suitable for racing.
The Leopardstown Racecourse account tweeted shortly after 9am: “Following greater overnight rainfall than anticipated and with further rain this morning, parts of the track have been left unfit for racing with no improvement expected.”
Leopardstown Racecourse Going Report for Wed 4th April
Following an 8.30am inspection racing is CANCELLED
Following greater overnight rainfall than anticipated & with further rain this morning parts of the track have been left unfit for racing with no improvement expected. pic.twitter.com/KHGYNjEgUD— Leopardstown RC (@LeopardstownRC) April 4, 2018
We apologise for any inconvenience caused, further information to follow.
— Leopardstown RC (@LeopardstownRC) April 4, 2018
Unfortunately due to heavy rain in the past 24 hours @spin1038 Student Race Day is cancelled. We are really sorry about this and would love to welcome back all students on the rescheduled date which will be confirmed asap. pic.twitter.com/DmIYAKUbgf
— Leopardstown RC (@LeopardstownRC) April 4, 2018
As you can imagine, with it being Student Race Day, it has left students furious at the short-notice cancellation.
Start firing out the refunds there
— david alford (@davidalford1) April 4, 2018
Does that mean all the students can still attend the event but there just won't be any horse racing?
— laura ann (@lauraan63962155) April 4, 2018
https://twitter.com/duffy_irl_afc/status/981448919082323969
https://twitter.com/iamadamb1998/status/981455438796423169
https://twitter.com/butler165/status/981446815211016192
A bit late lads we’re already ready 🙄
— Emma Whorefield (@WhorefieldStspt) April 4, 2018
