Punters ‘gutted’ as ‘Britain’s Most Scenic Racecourse’ forced to abandon fixture as bad weather continues to strike

PUNTERS were ‘gutted’ after a day out at ‘Britain’s most scenic racecourse’ was ruled off the cards due to terrible weather.

Fans were looking forward to a Wednesday afternoon spent watching and betting on the six jumps races across the card at Hexham racecourse in the heart of Northumberland.

But across the country weather warnings have been issued as the temperature drops to sub zero and snow and sleet fall in certain areas of the country.