Thurles now heavy

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Published at Jan 26, 2016, 8:34

Thurles Thurles
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The ground at Thurles is now heavy ahead of their two-day meeting which starts tomorrow.

The course received 8mm of rain overnight and the forecast remains very unsettled over the coming days.

Punchestown are due to race on Sunday and the ground is currently soft, heavy in places on all courses.

Fresh ground will be available on both the hurdle and chase tracks.

The forecast for the Kildare ares is also unsettled throughout the week.

The ground at Fairyhouse is currently soft, ahead of their meeting on Saturday, after 3.5mm of rain overnight. The forecast is also remaining unsettled through the week.

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