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[fatherjohn]

a more informed opinion from clerk of the course today

https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/cheltenham-news/cheltenham-festival-2023-weather-lovely-8229601

[Irish Rugby]

I'm no expert either but yes, that's also my take on it, that low water table level. I wouldn't be at all surprised to see of course some change in the going tomorrow but not as much as you'd expect. Does look like ideal jumping ground so fingers crossed.

[Lobos]

More importantly for those of us up there all week, from Tuesday to Friday it looks lovely racing weather, pretty much dry all the way through with plenty of sunshine. We don't need days like the Wednesday of last year when it was utterly disgusting on course.

[Rigga]

We always go the Wednesday.. 40+ on a coach that I arrange..and despite a few winners, we were thoroughly Soaked and in a low mood last year..

[Green Goddess]

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https://www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/chel...ers/the-going/

Course now updating daily. That was this morning. Let's see what that sleet today has done to the ground. Heavy rain today or just intermittent rain?
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Im a million miles from knowing what I’m talking about but recognising the ridiculously low water table I’m thinking that it would need a significant amount of rain the actual week of the festival for the new course to start on soft ground? Any clerks on here

You can actually check ground water levels through the British Geological Survey and despite what Matt Tombs and others have been saying on Twitter the ground water levels are actually in normal ranges vs historical averages for West of England.

[Lobos]

We always go the Wednesday.. 40+ on a coach that I arrange..and despite a few winners, we were thoroughly Soaked and in a low mood last year..

Rather have no winners and a beautiful day than what we got on the Wednesday last year. Couldn't wait to get to the pub back in town to watch Liverpool get beat. Left before the Grand Annual as couldn't take any more. It was vile.

[BookieBasher]

Rather have no winners and a beautiful day than what we got on the Wednesday last year. Couldn't wait to get to the pub back in town to watch Liverpool get beat. Left before the Grand Annual as couldn't take any more. It was vile.

It was a truly horrible day to be there. But L’homme Presse 12/1, Commander of Fleet 66/1 and Vega 20/1 more than made up for being sodden through

[Lobos]

It was a truly horrible day to be there. But L’homme Presse 12/1, Commander of Fleet 66/1 and Vega 20/1 more than made up for being sodden through

That would definitely help. Hope you are enjoying your retirement on the proceeds of the 18300/1 Treble

[BookieBasher]

That would definitely help. Hope you are enjoying your retirement on the proceeds of the 18300/1 Treble

I wish it was a treble. Just singles

But Tiger being done over really pissed me off both emotionally and financially

[Lobos]

I wish it was a treble. Just singles

But Tiger being done over really pissed me off both emotionally and financially

Tell me about it. Still can't believe they entered Delta. Criminal. Tiger deserved better.

[FinalFurlong91]

Tell me about it. Still can't believe they entered Delta. Criminal. Tiger deserved better.

Don't think il ever get over that

Denying a legend with your own horse

[Istabraq]

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You can actually check ground water levels through the British Geological Survey and despite what Matt Tombs and others have been saying on Twitter the ground water levels are actually in normal ranges vs historical averages for West of England.

You see this is why we have experts in their field, this is a whole new level to the going discussion…

[culloty]

[QUOTE=Green Goddess;n413733]

You can actually check ground water levels through the British Geological Survey and despite what Matt Tombs and others have been saying on Twitter the ground water levels are actually in normal ranges vs historical averages for West of England.

[culloty]

[QUOTE=Green Goddess;n413733]

You can actually check ground water levels through the British Geological Survey and despite what Matt Tombs and others have been saying on Twitter the ground water levels are actually in normal ranges vs historical averages for West of England.

Excellent point, a much overlooked and often incorrectly reported fact. Lets face it, most mainstream tipsters and journos don't wish to venture too far away from the herd so if one gets it wrong they all do. I will try and find this. Thanks GG

[Rooster Booster]

[QUOTE=Green Goddess;n413733]

You can actually check ground water levels through the British Geological Survey and despite what Matt Tombs and others have been saying on Twitter the ground water levels are actually in normal ranges vs historical averages for West of England.

Great insight....based on what we know of the old and new courses as they stand, plus the clerks update today and what you are seeing in the forecast what would be your best guesses for Tuesday and Thursday. I know your latest view was G-S for Tuesday....is that still how you see it and how do you feel about Thursday?

Obviously you cannot legislate for any watering that may take place, and I’m sure there are many other variables and so everything is with the caveat that things could change....