Four horse racing meetings off after extreme heat warning

Britain's horse racing schedule has been severely impacted by extreme heat, with four out of five scheduled meetings on Wednesday being cancelled. The decision was made in response to a rare red heat warning issued by the Met Office. This warning signifies a potentially life-threatening heatwave, prompting the abandonment of the racing events to prioritize the safety of horses and participants. Only one meeting is still set to proceed as scheduled.

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