Elimay and Mark Walsh won the big one at Thurles last year© Photo Healy Racing
Following 21mm of rain since entries the ground at Thurles ahead of Sunday's meeting is soft, soft to heavy in places.
The weather forecast is predicting wintry showers and widespread frost and the situation is being monitored.
The Grade Two Coolmore N.H. Sires Kew Gardens Irish EBF Mares Novice Chase and the Grade Two Horse & Jockey Hotel Chase are set to headline the action.