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Cheltenham weather forecast

Is it mean't to rain but only lightly for the next 9 days and temps around 8/10 degrees.. They have a team of 40/50 working on the course, I would be bowled over if it was heavy, I would still bet Good/Soft but on the softer side... two sunny days with only very light rain and it will be good to soft and soft in places me thinks....
 
It's likely to be fairly breezy too which, when the snow is shifted, will help dry the ground...
 
Istabraq said:
It's likely to be fairly breezy too which, when the snow is shifted, will help dry the ground...
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I live in a hilly part of surrey and as soon as the sun comes out even with light rain the ground drys out so quickly. I wouldn't put my house on it that it will be good/soft but I am nearly 100% it will not be anywhere near heavy..
 
Nice sunny spring day yesterday here in Cheltenham. All the snow has gone so it's all ready for next week. Apparently we are due some heavy rain at end of this week so that will determine whether the ground will be soft or good to Soft come Tuesday.
 
From Kim Bailey's blog this morning:

Snow gone off the roads and the colour green was back in the description of my surroundings.. Relief.
Relief too for Simon Claisse (Clerk of the course at Cheltenham) who was over for supper last night.
Simon and his team had just dug the last fence clear of snow. Every fence on the course, including the cross country fences, had their snow covering removed by shovel and barrow. That stops false ground around the fences from melting snow, and you might well ask why no tractor help.. tractor tyre marks on the grass.
Simon was happy that the course had taken the weather well and was even amazed to see some grass growth.. The ground is currently described as soft and good to soft in places and with not a huge amount of rain forecasted the likely hood is that the ground on the first day will be good to soft and after 4 days, good… So be warned don’t go mad backing heavy ground horses.
 
Can't Catch Me said:
From Kim Bailey's blog this morning:

Snow gone off the roads and the colour green was back in the description of my surroundings.. Relief.
Relief too for Simon Claisse (Clerk of the course at Cheltenham) who was over for supper last night.
Simon and his team had just dug the last fence clear of snow. Every fence on the course, including the cross country fences, had their snow covering removed by shovel and barrow. That stops false ground around the fences from melting snow, and you might well ask why no tractor help.. tractor tyre marks on the grass.
Simon was happy that the course had taken the weather well and was even amazed to see some grass growth.. The ground is currently described as soft and good to soft in places and with not a huge amount of rain forecasted the likely hood is that the ground on the first day will be good to soft and after 4 days, good… So be warned don’t go mad backing heavy ground horses.
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Top stuff CCM, thank you
 
Can't Catch Me said:
From Kim Bailey's blog this morning:

Snow gone off the roads and the colour green was back in the description of my surroundings.. Relief.
Relief too for Simon Claisse (Clerk of the course at Cheltenham) who was over for supper last night.
Simon and his team had just dug the last fence clear of snow. Every fence on the course, including the cross country fences, had their snow covering removed by shovel and barrow. That stops false ground around the fences from melting snow, and you might well ask why no tractor help.. tractor tyre marks on the grass.
Simon was happy that the course had taken the weather well and was even amazed to see some grass growth.. The ground is currently described as soft and good to soft in places and with not a huge amount of rain forecasted the likely hood is that the ground on the first day will be good to soft and after 4 days, good… So be warned don’t go mad backing heavy ground horses.
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This has definitely eased my concerns on switching Samcro to the Supreme if the ground came up too soft. Fingers crossed he stays in the Ballymore and wins!!!
 
jkite16 said:
This has definitely eased my concerns on switching Samcro to the Supreme if the ground came up too soft. Fingers crossed he stays in the Ballymore and wins!!!
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The only slight issue might be the estimated 50mm rain between now and next Tuesday...
 
Hope the 40mph winds from the Monday aren't an issue, but there again they struggle to get a forecast right for a couple of days in advance, let alone 7 or 8.
 
Personally, I'd ignore any forecast further than 2 or 3 days ahead
 
Faugheen_Machine said:
Personally, I'd ignore any forecast further than 2 or 3 days ahead
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Agreed, but I cannot believe soft is still odds against for the opening day of the festival...imagine 12+ mm of rain on the Monday night before the fez :devilish:
 
Lessey said:
Agreed, but I cannot believe soft is still odds against for the opening day of the festival...imagine 12+ mm of rain on the Monday night before the fez :devilish:
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The problem with that bet is Simon Claisse will probably still call it good to soft, even if it is anything else.
 
Lessey said:
Agreed, but I cannot believe soft is still odds against for the opening day of the festival...imagine 12+ mm of rain on the Monday night before the fez :devilish:
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Back soft at your own peril. Bookies don't give away free money. And this heavy ground / soft festival is massively over played.
 
So many different forecasts being shared around. Just wait until Monday when we will have a idea of forecast. Very true point also scooby bookies don’t give away free money.
 
It’s been blown up because Simon Claisse didn’t dismiss the prospect of heavy ground, the bookies weren’t buying it but several punters it appears did.

The updates from the locals are appreciated and our best weather guide...
 
I don't bet on what the ground will be but whichever way you look at it, there will be rain between now and Tuesday. The amount may be up for debate but all forecasts show that some is due. For those horses seeking better ground, I'd offer the following comfort for their backers. The ground is fresh and the grass is growing, which will in itself take moisture out. All of the frost will now have come out. Heavy ground is possible but unlikely imo, unless it rains heavily during the meeting itself. As there has been no recent watering, there is less likely to be false ground. So, even if it is officially soft, this will be the best ground that many of the runners will have faced in a while. It will be safe with less likelihood of injuries to horses and riders and I don't think you'll hear too many trainers complain about it.
 
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