Thurles Chases Abandoned Following a course inspection by Turf Club Officials at Thurles today Tuesday, 29th January, the steeplechase course was found to be unfit for racing due to waterlogging.As a consequence, the three steeplechases scheduled for the fixture there on Thursday, 31st January have been abandoned and the remaining races will be divided to form a six race programme. In addition the safety limit in each of the six races has been reduced to 16. The ground on the hurdle course at Thurles is currently Heavy