ron dufficy described it as a debacle.

most races were won down the outside with some horses not having room for a run due to horses in front being on the outside fence.
horses appeared to get bogged down near the inside .
also races being shortened was a factor as some of the winners would have lost over the 1200 metre distances exceed and excel and sportsman (possibly)
i thought it looked terrible and ron dufficy apparently thought so too.
as for the heat in some areas. trainers are able to scratch (or are they?) if they think the heat is unsafe.

i am not complaining about results as many of the races were won by good horses although i think in the case of thorn park the track made it difficult.