Leopardstown dries out further The ground at Leopardstown is now good to yielding following yesterday's drying wind, and the first on a Paddy Power-sponsored seven race card gets underway at 12.25pm. "The combination of a temperature of 13 degrees and a mild wind led to the drying of the ground," said Clerk of The Course Lorcan Wyer. "There is rain forecast for tonight with a chance of up to10mm." Limerick remains heavy, although there is fresh ground on the hurdle course for today's seven race card beginning at 12.40pm. Meanwhile Punchestown is reported to be soft to heavy (soft in places) ahead of their New Year's Eve fixture on Saturday. The weather forecast is dry today with rain spreading countrywide tonight and clearing to showers tomorrow.
