Galway inspect

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There will be a precautionary inspection at Galway on Sunday morning to determine whether racing can go ahead at the western venue.

The track is currently raceable, with the ground described as heavy, but an inspection will take place at 7am due to an adverse weather forecast.

A seven race mixed card featuring the www.galwaynews.ie Handicap Hurdle and the Grade 3 Hartmann JewellersBallybrit Novice Chase is scheduled to begin at 1.20pm.

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