With Catterick falling foul of waterlogging for a second successive day - and Towcester and Exeter called off earlier in the week - there was no racing in Britain today as the list of abandonments rose to 32.
But the news is brighter for punters tomorrow with both jumping meetings, at Folkestone and Uttoxeter, confident of going ahead alongside the all-weather Flat meeting at Southwell.
Lord Richfield, runner-up in both his races this season, can make it third-time-lucky at Uttoxeter in the featured Tote Jackpot Showcase Handicap Hurdle.
Trained by Steve Brookshaw, who has a good record on this course, Lord Richfield chased home Beaver Run in a hurdle race at Haydock last month.
On his latest outing, on this track, he was switched to fences and spoiled his chances with some sloppy jumping before coming home 13 lengths adrift of the odds-on favourite Optimistic Thinker.
Lord Richfield will like the return to hurdles. With Jim Culloty riding, a bold bid is likely.
Native Fling looks good enough to be awarded the nap vote in the St Modwen Handicap Chase.
Winner of both his outings last season, Phillip Hobbs' gelding shaped well on his reappearance at Exeter when fourth to Welsh Lad in a handicap hurdle.
Now back over fences and reverting to two miles, Native Fling can prevail under Richard Johnson.
Micky Hammond has his horses in excellent form and the Middleham trainer could hold the key to the 'Hoops' Laurent Perrier Novices' Handicap Chase, courtesy of Tarrytown.
The lightly-raced seven-year-old struck winning form at Market Rasen a fortnight ago and will have had his confidence boosted.
At Folkestone, Be My Mot makes plenty of appeal in the Daily Mail Mares Only Handicap Hurdle.
Top tips: Uttoxeter: 12.50 Bidin' My Time;1.20 Tarrytown; 1.50 Halexy; 2.20 Lord Richfield; 2,50 Native Fling (NAP), 3.20 Ready To Rumble.
Folkestone: 12.30 Hors La Loi; 1.00 Scots Grey; 1.30 Castle Prince; 2.00 Be My Mot; 2.30 Brisbane Road; 3.00 Fortius; 3.30 Up The Glen.
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