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Thursday going updates

Crystal Black and Colin Keane bid for Ballyroan Stakes success. Crystal Black and Colin Keane bid for Ballyroan Stakes success.
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The ground at Sligo is good, good to yielding in places.

Forecast is overcast with sunny spells and temperatures up to 17 degrees.

The first of a seven-race card gets underway at 5.05. Cornmarket bids for a third course and distance win in the featured Lighthouse At Clifford Electrical Handicap Hurdle at 7.35.

Meanwhile, following no measurable rain, Leopardstown is good, good to firm in places (selective watering).

Mainly dry forecast for today. Crystal Black bids for a first win of the season in the Group 3 Tote Ballyroan Stakes at 6.53.

About John O'Riordan
John has worked for the Press Association since 2022. He also writes a weekly column for The Irish Field and is a regular contributor to the Irish Racing Yearbook. He has previously written for the Racing Post, Irish Examiner and Irish Daily Mirror. He has been involved in racing for over three decades; having experience as a syndicate member, sole owner and breeder.