Heavy showers expected at Punchestown The ground at Punchestown is currently yielding, yielding to soft in places on all courses ahead of their two-day meeting at the weekend. The forecast is unsettled with heavy showers at times in the Kildare area. Fresh ground will be available on the hurdle track on both days. They will use the inside straight on the hurdle track on the first circuit on Saturday, finishing on the main straight. Cork also race on Sunday and the ground is currently soft (Chase) and yielding to soft (Hurdle). The forecast generally dry over the coming days. Fairyhouse is soft, yielding in places ahead of tomorrow's card. The forecast is mainly dry with the risk of scattered showers.
