The icy weather in Britain is continuing to hit racing hard and with little sign of conditions improving the outlook does not look good for the weekend.

Synchronised has joined the growing list of horses to be ruled out of Sunday's Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown.

Jessie Dream is in danger of missing the entire season with trainer Gordon Elliott worried time may be against him in his quest to get his charge ready for the Cheltenham Festival.

Donald McCain is expecting Overturn to finish in the top four in next month's Stan James Champion Hurdle.

Paul Nicholls has no idea how the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup will pan out but he is confident Kauto Star will give a good account of himself on March 16.

Sizing Europe once again proved his class ahead of the Cheltenham Festival by beating rival Big Zeb at Punchestown on Sunday.

Saturday afternoon's meeting at Ffos Las has joined Sandown and Wetherby in being called off because of the poor weather.

Just three horses have been declared for Sunday's Boylesports.com Tied Cottage Chase at Punchestown.

Connections of Binocular have a 'few options' but it is not clear where he will run next after the abandonment of Saturday's card at Sandown.

Dual Classic winner Blue Bunting has run her last race after suffering a career-ending leg injury.

Sunday's all-weather Flat fixture at Kempton has been abandoned due to snow.

Jockey Fergal Lynch has submitted his application to the British Horseracing Authority as he looks to regain his British riding licence.

Southwell will inspect ahead of Wednesday's National Hunt meeting.