Leopardstown eases further The ground at Leopardstown has eased further ahead of the opening day of Champions Weekend on Saturday. Following 26mm of rain in the last 24 hours, it's now yielding to soft, soft in places at the Foxrock venue. Further rain is forecast in the coming days with a more settled outlook for the weekend. It's now good to yielding, yielding in places on the straight course, while it's good on the round track at the Curragh ahead of racing on Sunday. This is following a further 4mm of rain since entries were published. Further heavy showers are forecast with rainfall amounts uncertain according to Met Eireann. Racing takes place on the outer loop at Ballinrobe on Friday, with the ground there now good. Heavy showers are forecast for today, with the situation regarding watering to be monitored. Those travelling to Ballinrobe are advised to allow for extra time as heavy traffic is expected through the town on Friday.
