DAY one of the Dublin Racing Festival has dramatically been cancelled.
And another inspection will be held tomorrow before any action takes place.
Saturday’s axed card – including the Irish Gold Cup – will be moved to Monday.
And conditions must improve at the venue before Sunday’s Irish Champion Hurdle card featuring the likes of Lossiemouth can go ahead.
It is a devastating blow for the 15,000-odd punters who were hoping to make the pilgrimage to the track.
The Saturday card, featuring seven races, was a sellout.
More to follow.
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