Ground eases at Leopardstown The ground at Leopardstown has eased ahead of this afternoon's Stan James Irish Gold Cup meeting after 5mm of rain yesterday and overnight. The going is now soft, soft to heavy in places on the hurdle track and soft on the chase course. It is set to be mainly dry today in the Dublin area. The first goes to post at 1.30pm with the feature event due to get underway at 4.00pm.