The recent hot spell had left the course fast-running and bone-hard before the rain took the edge off for the first round.

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There had been concern that low levels of oxygen in the water caused by the spell of hot and dry weather during the month would damage their welfare.

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Abbott will take charge for Saturday's visit of Grays Athletic in the FA Cup first round and admitted he faces a challenging spell in the hot-seat.

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