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Going update

Racing in front of the stands at ThurlesRacing in front of the stands at Thurles
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The ground at Thurles remains yielding ahead of their final meeting of the winter season this afternoon, with the action getting underway at 2.20pm.

There was 2mm of rain overnight, and the forecast is for light rain this morning clearing to sunshine and showers in the afternoon.

The focus switches to Fairyhouse and Cork over the Easter weekend with both tracks hosting three-day meetings.

The BoyleSports Irish Grand National is the centrepiece at Fairyhouse on Monday with 40 still entered, and final declarations will be made at 10am tomorrow morning.

The going at Fairyhouse is currently good to yielding, with rain forecast over the coming days, while Cork is generally soft.

About Alan Magee
Alan has worked in the racing industry for well over 30 years including with the Sporting Life, Turform and Irish Racing Services. He took up his current role as Irish Racing Team Leader with the Press Association in 2013. He has a keen interest in most sports and plays golf.