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Ballinrobe stage one of their popular evening fixtures.Ballinrobe stage one of their popular evening fixtures.
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Following watering, Ballinrobe is good, good to yielding in places.

Forecast is to remain dry with sunny spells

The ground at Downpatrick is good. Watering is continuing.

Dry forecast with temperatures around 15 degrees.

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John has worked for the Press Association since 2022. He also writes a weekly column for The Irish Field and is a regular contributor to the Irish Racing Yearbook. He has previously written for the Racing Post, Irish Examiner and Irish Daily Mirror. He has been involved in racing for over three decades; having experience as a syndicate member, sole owner and breeder.
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