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Down Royal ground unchanged but rain forecast

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The ground remains unchanged at Down Royal ahead of Thursday's card but plenty of rain is forecast before racing.

The course received 5mm overnight after a dry weekend.

It remains soft, heavy in places on the chase course and heavy, soft in places on the hurdle track.

Further rain is forecast today through to Thursday bringing up to 20mm before racing.

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