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Ground eases at Listowel ahead of Kerry National

John O'Riordan

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Published at Sep 25, 2024, 8:56

Listowel stage the Kerry National on Wednesday afternoon.
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Following selective watering and 2mm of rain in the early hours of this morning, the going at Listowel is now described as good, good to yielding in places.

Clerk Of The Course Paul Moloney reported that the forecast is for potentially a further 8-10mm of rain today. It is expected to clear by the tine racing gets underway at 2pm

There are 5-6yardss of fresh ground in operation on both on chase and hurdle tracks.

The featured Guinness Kerry National is due off at 4.20.

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.

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