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Sea The Stars Derby run in the balance

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Published at Jun 26, 2009, 21:35

The participation of hot favourite Sea The Stars in Sunday's Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby hangs in the balance as connections mull over ground conditions at the Curragh.

Following 12mm of overnight rain and a further heavy shower this evening, the ground has now changed to soft. Oxx hopes to make a decision about Sea The Stars tomorrow afternoon.

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