UK heatwave forces four horse racing meetings to be abandoned (opens original article in a new tab)

Extreme heat in the UK has led to the cancellation of four horse racing events, with health alerts and travel disruptions reported.

• Four horse racing meetings in the UK were abandoned due to extreme heat warnings.
• The British Horseracing Authority's policy requires cancellation of events in red warning zones and prohibits travel through such areas.
• The UK is experiencing a heatwave with temperatures potentially reaching 40C, leading to health alerts and travel disruptions.