Thurles now heavy The ground at Thurles is now heavy after 9mm of rain overnight at the Co. Tipperary venue. There is the risk of further showers this morning but winds are set to ease from midday. Action gets underway at 1.55pm on the seven-race jumps card. Clonmel race next Thursday and the ground is currently soft to heavy. A total of 5mm rain has fallen since last Thursday and the forecast remains unsettled.
