Ground soft at Newmarket The ground at Newmarket has changed to soft following more significant rain ahead of this weekend's QIPCO 1000 and 2000 Guineas. 9.5 millimetres fell overnight and on Tuesday morning, easing the surface from good to soft. Director Of Racing Michael Prosser said on Tuesday afternoon: "The going-stick reading at 3pm today was 6.1 from 6.8 yesterday and the ground is now Soft. The course has taken the rain well. It is in good order and I am happy with it. Plus, we are currently enjoying a warmer afternoon with some sunny spells. "There is still some uncertainty about the forecast but the current prediction we have been given is for dry weather during the day on Wednesday before rain moves in late afternoon/early evening with it expected to continue into Thursday morning. It is anticipated that we could receive 6 to 8 millimetres of rain. "That appears to be the last significant rainfall before the start of the QIPCO Guineas Festival. On Friday, we are likely to be largely dry, while for Saturday there is only the possibility of light, isolated showers."
