Warwick calls inspection ahead of Saturday card

Warwick has scheduled a 2pm inspection on Friday for its William Hill Half A Mill Classic Chase card after recent improvement in track conditions, though expected rain and the risk of overnight snow could affect whether the meeting goes ahead.

Warwick's William Hill Half A Mill Classic Chase meeting must clear a 2pm inspection on Friday to confirm the Saturday card. The fixture was lost to weather a year ago, so officials have been working to secure racing this time. The track was frozen on Tuesday but milder temperatures on Wednesday left most of the surface frost free. Forecasters expect more rain on Thursday and temperatures could fall overnight, raising the risk of snow. Inspection details: - The inspection is scheduled for Friday at 2pm so clerk of the course Nessie Chanter and her team can assess conditions. - The track was frozen solid on Tuesday, then warmed to around 4°C on Wednesday, leaving the majority of the course frost free. - Around 5mm of rain fell overnight, leaving the going described as good, and good to soft in places. - A band of rain is expected on Thursday with the possibility of up to 25mm, and falling temperatures overnight could turn rain to snow. - Kempton's Lanzarote Hurdle card faces a 2pm inspection on Thursday, while Wetherby's Saturday card has already been called off. Summary: Officials report recent improvement in conditions but say Thursday's weather will be decisive. The scheduled 2pm inspection on Friday will determine whether the Warwick card proceeds, with the main concern being whether rain stays as rain or becomes snow overnight. The status of nearby meetings varies, and final outcomes are undetermined at this time.