After 46mm of overnight rain and an unfavourable forecast for today the Te Aroha races have been postponed until Thursday.

The Te Aroha track is very heavy with further rain causing potential visibility issues.

Metservice predictions today are of further heavy rain with a heavy rain watch in place throughout the day. The forecast for Thursday is now considerably more favourable than it was previously.

All scratchings will be re-instated. The G&L trial will also run Thursday prior to Race 1.

Race times for Thursday will be updated later this morning.