PUNCHESTOWN racing was ABANDONED and labelled a ‘farce’ as thick fog meant punters and the poor commentator struggled to see any of the action.
Racing was allowed to take place over the Irish course after it passed an inspection this morning.
There were real concerns the John Durkan card could be called off due to the dense fog – but the action was given the thumbs up.
This proved a questionable decision as the feature race – won by Min – turned into a total shambles with the commentator and fans unable to see anything at all during parts of the race.
Famed commentator Jerry Hannon tried his best to call the action.
But even he had to concede at moments that he had no clue where they were.
Hannon said at one point in the race: “I’m not overly sure of their current location at this point.”
And as the runners came for home in the Grade 1 contest over 2m 4f, he said: “I think I can hear them coming down the home straight now.”
The weather spoiled the main race of the day and an inspection as to whether the racing should continue was being held at the time of writing.
The racing was officially abandoned at just after 2.20pm.
Fans were up in arms it was allowed to happen in the first place.
One said: “Why in the hell are they racing at Punchestown? Another farce! Call it off FFS!!!”
A fellow user wrote: “Punchestown a complete farce lmao ‘I think I can hear then coming’.”
One comment read: “How is Punchestown on seriously? This is ridiculous.”
Another wrote: “This fog at Punchestown is ridiculous.”
More to follow.
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https://www.sportingexcitement.com/horse-racing/jockey-millie-wonnacotts-amazing-recovery-from-horrific-broken-back-to-sandown-winner-in-just-three-months
