Rain softens going at Newmarket and Goodwood ahead of 2,000 Guineas day

The Newmarket going has been downgraded to good to soft after the first race on 2,000 Guineas day, with jockeys predicting the ground could potentially soften even further before the season’s opening Classic race. Despite heavy rain, thunder, and lightning during the Guineas meeting, the track only had 7mm of rain on Friday. However, the forecast rain has arrived and is set to stay until the 2,000 Guineas, causing jockeys to speculate that the ground may be soft come race time. Betting odds and rider changes, including Sean Levey replacing Tom Marquand on Charyn, have also been announced ahead of the highly anticipated race. Several reputable bookmakers are offering exclusive promotions, so make sure to visit racingpost.com/freebets to claim your free bets and stay updated on the latest racing news.