Ground softens at Downpatrick Following 13mm of rain overnight the ground at Downpatrick is now yielding to soft, soft in places ahead of this afternoon's card. The ground had been good at declaration. It's an unsettled forecast with up to 5mm of rain possible throughout the day. Following 25mm of rain overnight the ground at Gowran is now yielding ahead of tomorrow's Flat card. It's an unsettled forecast for the next 24 hours in the Kilkenny area. Following watering and 5mm of rain overnight Kilbeggan is now good ahead of their meeting on Monday. The forecast is for 5 to 7mm of rain over the weekend and selective watering continues.
