Sandown abandon hurdle races Sandown have abandoned the hurdle races scheduled for Saturday's fixture and will now stage an all-chase card. However, the chase track will still have to pass a 7.45am inspection. The ground is described as heavy, soft in the back straight, with more rain forecast. Un De Sceaux had been a possible for the opening Betfred 'double Delight' Contenders Hurdle on the card. Officials at Ffos Las have called a precautionary inspection for 7.30am ahead of Saturday's meeting. Clerk of the course Tim Long reports the track to be heavy at present with more rain expected throughout Friday.
