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Ground conditions ease at Cheltenham following rain

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Published at Mar 16, 2022, 13:08

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Ground conditions for day two of the Cheltenham Festival have eased to good to soft all round following persistent rain from late morning.

The Prestbury Park turf had started the day as good, good to soft in places before moving to good to soft, good in places.

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