Thurles now soft to heavy Following 10mm of rain overnight, Thurles is now soft to heavy ahead of today's action. There is the possibility of a further 6-8mm of rain today, with the heaviest later this evening. Racing kicks off at 1.25pm. Leading Supreme Novices' hope El Cairos runs in the maiden hurdle at 2.55 and he is currently best priced 1/5 favourite. Fairyhouse race next Tuesday and the ground there is heavy and fit for racing. It's an unsettled forecast with rain throughout the week. There will be fresh ground on the hurdle track.
