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Good ground at Leopardstown for the opening day of Irish Champions Festival

Good ground at Leopardstown ahead of Saturday's actionGood ground at Leopardstown ahead of Saturday's action
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The ground at Leopardstown ahead of the opening day of Irish Champions Festival on Saturday is good.

There is a forecast of rain at the track this morning and for light rain tomorrow night into Saturday morning. There is the possibility of 4-6mm of rain prior to racing according to Met Éireann.

Declarations for Leopardstown's nine-race card on Saturday close at 10am.

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