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Thursday going updates

Purview bids for Group 3 success in Meld Stakes. Purview bids for Group 3 success in Meld Stakes.
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Following 12mm of rain overnight, Killarney is yielding, yielding to soft in places.

Forecast is for possibility of 5-7mm (approx) today. Mainly dry tomorrow.

Meanwhile, Leopardstown is good, good to firm in places (selective watering).

Possibility of light rain prior to racing today. Unsettled forecast into next week with 10-15mm (approx).

The first of seven races at Killarney is due off at 17.01. The KPH Construction 110 Series Final Handicap Hurdle (6.37) is the feature on the evening. Shadow Paddy heads the market here for trainer Eoin McCarthy.

Leopardstown get underway at 4.45, with their feature, the Group 3 Meld Stakes due off at 6.52. Here, the Dermot Weld trained Purview is a short priced 5/4f.

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.