Testing conditions at Curragh ahead of Flat opener The ground at the Curragh has eased slightly, after rain overnight, as the track prepares for the start of the new Flat season on Sunday. Following 3mm of rain the going is now soft, soft to heavy in places. It's a dry forecast in the Kildare area over the weekend. The Nua Healthcare Irish Lincolnshire is the feature event on day one of the Irish Flat season, which kicks off with an eight-race card.
