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Ground eases at Cheltenham

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Published at Mar 13, 2015, 7:55

Ground now good to soft at Cheltenham
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The ground has eased at Cheltenham ahead of this afternoon's card with further rain expected before the meeting kicks off.

The ground is currently good to soft for Gold Cup day after 5mm of rain overnight.

The weather is expected to clear by early afternoon.

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